Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Doudou's speed and agility decrease due to Ivan's advanced Qi Cultivation technique, which erodes her joints and slows her movements.
• Despite her disadvantage, Feng Doudou remains confident she can win.
• Ivan, confident in his victory, challenges Feng Doudou to show her best move.
• In the Red Lotus Land, the Red Lotus King and Crown Prince discuss the latter's plan to go to Bronze Academy as an exchange student to face Feng Doudou.

Character Developments

• Feng Doudou: Despite being at a disadvantage, she remains confident and determined to win, showing her resilience and belief in her abilities.
• Ivan: Becomes more confident as Feng Doudou's speed decreases, but also feels a sense of unease about her upcoming move.
• His Highness Ming (Red Lotus Crown Prince): Shows determination and confidence in facing Feng Doudou, despite the risk of falling behind other Royal Clan members.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and Determination: Both Feng Doudou and His Highness Ming display unwavering confidence in their abilities and determination to face their opponents.
• Adaptability and Growth: Feng Doudou's situation forces her to adapt and find a way to win, while His Highness Ming must consider the potential consequences of his actions on his future growth.

Character Interactions

• Feng Doudou vs. Ivan: A tense and skillful duel between two strong opponents, with Feng Doudou's confidence and Ivan's growing unease creating a sense of anticipation.
• Red Lotus King vs. His Highness Ming: A conversation between a father and son, with the king showing understanding and support for his son's determination, while also expressing concern for the potential consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ivan, a Star Elf, loses unexpectedly to Feng Doudou, a Native, in a sparring match.
• Mengku, a Bearded Man of the Bronze Race and head of the largest Betting Market, arrives at the scene and analyzes the battle traces.
• Mengku concludes that Feng Doudou was wearing a Gravity Device, limiting his attributes to 70%, and thus was still three times stronger than Ivan at full strength.
• Mengku expresses interest in signing a cooperation contract with Feng Doudou, seeing him as a top Dark Horse.
• Mengku rushes to the Bronze Academy to find Feng Doudou, running into the Fifth Prince along the way.

Character Developments

• Feng Doudou: Revealed to be an incredibly powerful Newborn, with basic attributes three times that of Ivan, a graduate-level Warrior.
• Mengku: Shows expertise in analyzing battle traces and recognizes Feng Doudou's potential as a top Dark Horse.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Bronze Race's contempt for the smug and arrogant Star Elves, and their eagerness to profit from a powerful Native like Feng Doudou.
• Potential vs. Expectations: The unexpected loss of Ivan, a favored candidate, to Feng Doudou, a Newborn and Native, highlights the potential for unexpected power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Mengku and the White Fox: Mengku tasks the White Fox with finding Feng Doudou but decides to go himself.
• Mengku and the Fifth Prince: Mengku briefly interacts with the Fifth Prince while rushing to the Bronze Academy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mengku, an elder-level figure, meets the Fifth Prince, who tries to engage him in conversation but Mengku wants to leave.
• Mengku learns that the Fifth Prince is suspicious of his intentions.
• Mengku goes to the Martial Arts Academy to meet his brother, Bode, the vice dean, to ask for an Iron Fir Forest Quota.

Character Developments

• Mengku: Shows indifference towards Royal Clan children, understanding their psychological struggles due to their innate disabilities, and is cunning and manipulative in his dealings with the Fifth Prince.
• Fifth Prince: Initially appears friendly and open, but later reveals a sinister side, showing he's not to be underestimated.
• Bode: Shows irritation and disinterest in Mengku's visit, indicating their strained relationship, but also reveals a protective side by being busy with work.

Significant Themes

• The burden and psychological struggles of Royal Clan children due to their innate disabilities.
• The manipulation and hidden agendas of characters, particularly Mengku and the Fifth Prince.
• The strained relationship between Mengku and Bode, likely due to their differing personalities and priorities.

Character Interactions

• Mengku and Fifth Prince: Mengku tries to subtly manipulate the Fifth Prince, while the Fifth Prince is suspicious of Mengku's intentions.
• Mengku and Bode: Bode is irritated by Mengku's visit, indicating a strained relationship, but Mengku persists in asking for Bode's help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Iron Fir Forest, a high-level plot created by the Developer civilization, is set to reopen in three months.
• The competition for Quota (entry permits) is fierce due to its significance for Mechanics, Divine Craftsmen, and melee professions.
• The Dean leaves the Quota allocation to Bode, who is overwhelmed by the task's complexity and the numerous requests from families and senior students.

Character Developments

• Bode, the Vice Dean of the Martial Arts Department, is shown to be responsible, stressed, and fair in his decision-making process.
• Meng Ku, Bode's younger brother, is revealed to be an operator with a shrewd business sense and a knack for spotting potential in others.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for resources and power is a central theme, as various factions vie for the limited Quota.
• The concept of a 'Dark Horse'—an underrated individual with great potential—is introduced.

Character Interactions

• Bode and Meng Ku's sibling relationship is shown to be close, with Meng Ku trying to help Bode with the Quota allocation while also seeking a favor for a promising Junior from the Divine Craftsman Academy.
• The Fifth Prince is mentioned as a potential troublemaker, foreshadowing future conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Doudou arrives at the Divine Craftsman Academy for her first day of school.
• She learns that the Academy is often deserted due to the nature of the Divine Craftsman major and the students' frequent field trips and tasks.
• Terry Hale, her Newborn period Instructor, meets her and emphasizes the importance of the first day of enrollment.

Character Developments

• Feng Doudou: Shows curiosity, anticipation, and apprehension about her first day at the Academy. She is also grateful for Terry's help and is eager to please her.
• Terry Hale: Demonstrates care and concern for Feng Doudou's future, guiding her on how to make the most of the enrollment day.

Significant Themes

• The importance of guidance and mentorship in one's academic and professional journey.
• The competitive nature of the Academy and the struggle for resources, such as quotas for the Ancient Land.

Character Interactions

• Feng Doudou and Terry Hale: Their interaction shows a mentor-mentee relationship, with Terry providing guidance and Feng Doudou showing eagerness to please and learn from her. Terry also reveals that she is a Bone Forging Master, not a main course Instructor, hinting at the hierarchical nature of Instructors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Craftsman Academy's Class A is jointly opened with the other two major academies due to the scarcity of top instructors.
• Feng Doudou, a new student, is awestruck by the luxurious facilities of the Class A hall.
• The Newborn Double Selection Fair is about to begin, where students will choose their instructors.

Character Developments

• Feng Doudou: Shows envy of her peers' wealth but is sincere and honest about her feelings. She is also determined to make the most of her talents.
• Instructor Terry: Shows concern and guidance towards Feng Doudou, aware of her naive nature but also her potential.
• Pens Watt.Hague, Bode, and Maddie.Bronzebeard: Discuss the scarcity of instructor quotas due to the Crown Prince Year, showing awareness of the issue but limited ability to address it.

Significant Themes

• Scarcity of Resources: Top instructors are scarce, leading to limited quotas for students. This scarcity also extends to other resources, creating an imbalance between students with and without power.
• Naivety vs. Worldliness: Feng Doudou's naivety is juxtaposed with the worldliness of the other students and instructors, highlighting the challenges she may face in the competitive academy environment.

Character Interactions

• Feng Doudou and Instructor Terry: Terry guides Feng Doudou, showing concern for her well-being and potential. Feng Doudou is honest and appreciative of Terry's guidance.
• Pens Watt.Hague, Bode, and Maddie.Bronzebeard: The vice-deans discuss the scarcity of instructor quotas, showing awareness of the issue but limited ability to address it. They also reveal the power dynamics between the academy and the Great Clans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bode, the Vice Dean of the Martial Arts Academy, agrees to mentor Newborn students, limiting his quota to ten.
• Peng Si, the Divine Craftsman Instructor, invites Bode and two external supports to join his team for the Double Selection Fair.
• Feng Doudou receives first-hand information about the instructors from Terry, revealing that some popular instructors won't be present.

Character Developments

• Bode shows his dedication and importance as a mentor and Vice Dean.
• Feng Doudou demonstrates her strategic thinking and resourcefulness in preparing for the Double Selection Fair.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The upper class has predetermined student quotas, creating an unfair advantage.
• Information Gap: Students without access to first-hand information may miss out on opportunities.
• Ambition: Feng Doudou's desire to climb the social ladder and secure a better future.

Character Interactions

• Bode and Peng Si discuss mentoring Newborn students, showing mutual respect and cooperation.
• Feng Doudou observes other students discussing their intended instructors, highlighting the information gap and her strategic planning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Double Selection Fair begins with Vice Dean Peng Si's opening remarks.
• Instructor Potter Nail, a young but talented Divine Craftsman, is introduced. He offers Quotas for three high-level Ancient Land blocks and has a popular invention, the Water Magnetic Gravity device.
• Nearly ten students choose Instructor Potter Nail.
• Instructor Nana Bell, a veteran Naga instructor with abundant Ancient Land quotas and the Naga forging Secret Technique, is introduced. She garners the registration of many students.

Character Developments

• Feng Doudou, a Newborn student, struggles to make a choice between Instructors due to her lack of background and preparation.
• Instructor Potter Nail is portrayed as a rising star with a popular invention but limited resources.
• Instructor Nana Bell is portrayed as a veteran instructor with abundant resources, a popular Secret Technique, and natural charm.

Significant Themes

• The importance of preparation and background in making choices.
• The influence of popularity and demand on career prospects.
• The competition for resources and recognition in academic settings.

Character Interactions

• Students discuss the merits of Instructors among themselves, revealing their knowledge and preferences.
• Maddy, the Vice Dean of the Holy Light Academy, introduces the Instructors, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages.
• Feng Doudou struggles with her decision, revealing her lack of preparation and the pressure she feels as a Newborn student.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thousands of Newborns attend the Double Selection Fair, with less than 500 from the Divine Craftsman Department choosing the Naga Instructor, Nana Bell.
• The Instructors introduced are of varying levels, with many being second-tier, causing students to realize that the Quota has been taken by Great Clan children.
• Students rush to choose Instructors to avoid being left with only second-tier options.
• Thirty students, including Feng Doudou, refuse to choose and wait patiently.
• Maddy announces Bode Sorensen, a top general and Vice Dean, as the next Instructor, surprising the students.

Character Developments

• Students realize the scarcity of Quota and the unequal treatment, leading to frustration and discontent.
• Feng Doudou notices the unusual behavior of the thirty students who haven't chosen, feeling a sense of foreboding.
• Maddy suspects that there's more to the situation than meets the eye and looks to Bode for answers.

Significant Themes

• The scarcity of resources and opportunities in the academy, leading to inequality and favoritism.
• The students' determination and strategic thinking in the face of adversity.
• The revelation of the true power dynamics within the academy.

Character Interactions

• Students express their displeasure at the presence of second-tier Instructors.
• Maddy and Bode communicate silently, with Maddy seeking answers from Bode.
• Feng Doudou observes the thirty students who haven't chosen, feeling a sense of camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bode, a member of the declining Sorisson Clan, is announced as the Divine Craftsman Instructor, causing a stir among students.
• Students rush to apply under Bode, with Feng Doudou among them.
• A Black Iron Dwarf accuses Feng Doudou of knowing about Bode's involvement in advance, leading to a tense confrontation.
• Maddy intervenes, reprimanding both parties and expressing surprise at Feng Doudou's composure.
• Peng Si suspects that Bode's action is to help a specific student.

Character Developments

• Bode is revealed to be a highly respected figure, causing a frenzy among students.
• Feng Doudou shows courage and assertiveness in standing up to the Black Iron Dwarf.
• Maddy demonstrates his authority and is surprised by Feng Doudou's demeanor.
• Peng Si becomes suspicious of Bode's true intentions.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and competition among students.
• The influence of family background and reputation.
• The power dynamics between students and instructors.

Character Interactions

• Bode's presence causes a competitive atmosphere among students.
• Feng Doudou stands up to the Black Iron Dwarf, showing her determination and resilience.
• Maddy reprimands both Feng Doudou and the Black Iron Dwarf, showcasing his authority.
• Peng Si's interaction with Bode hints at his suspicion of Bode's true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Fifth Prince receives a list of applicants for Bode's discipleship, noticing an unusual mix of students from various backgrounds.
• He visits the trial field but arrives after the test has concluded.
• Bode, the test administrator, leaves without discussing the results with the Fifth Prince.
• The Fifth Prince retrieves the test recording but finds nothing unusual.

Character Developments

• The Fifth Prince shows curiosity, suspicion, and a sense of entitlement, hinting at his ambition and paranoia.
• Bode displays nonchalance and secrecy regarding the test, suggesting he has a hidden agenda.

Significant Themes

• Power Struggles: The Fifth Prince's actions indicate a power struggle within the royal family, with Bode potentially involved.
• Manipulation: Bode's test seems to be a ruse to hide his true intentions, showing his cunning and manipulation.
• Perception vs. Reality: The Fifth Prince's expectations clash with the reality of the test, highlighting the theme of misperception.

Character Interactions

• The Fifth Prince and Bode have a tense, unspoken exchange, with the Fifth Prince trying to assert his authority and Bode dismissing him.
• Bode and his assistant discuss the Fifth Prince's actions, revealing their shared understanding of the royal clan's eccentricities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Craftsman test begins, with the vice dean's assistant leading the proceedings.
• The first test is a Bone Reading Test, which assesses the students' bone structure and aptitude.
• Feng Doudou, a Native child with an Ancient Bloodline reversion, undergoes the Bone Reading Test.

Character Developments

• Feng Doudou displays exceptional aptitude, with a bone structure on par with Royal Clan descendants.
• The assistant is surprised and intrigued by Feng Doudou's perfect bone structure, as he has never encountered this in a Native before.

Significant Themes

• Aptitude and potential are crucial for success in the Divine Craftsman major.
• The assistant's initial underestimation of Feng Doudou highlights the prejudice against Natives and their genetically modified bodies.

Character Interactions

• Feng Doudou interacts with the assistant, displaying humility and obedience, which the assistant appreciates.
• The assistant's initial cold demeanor towards the students changes when he encounters Feng Doudou's exceptional bone structure, showing his professional curiosity and surprise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Doudou demonstrates a Ninjutsu move, but the assistant criticizes it for being harmful and useless.
• The assistant examines everyone's bone structure, finding most excellent but feels uninspired after Feng Doudou's initial brilliance.
• The metal induction test begins. Students must shape Mithril into complex forms within 15 minutes.

Character Developments

• Feng Doudou struggles with the metal induction test, initially performing poorly but improves later.
• The assistant initially underestimates Feng Doudou but becomes impressed by her ability to shape high-grade Mithril.

Significant Themes

• The importance of careful and responsible use of one's abilities, as demonstrated by the assistant's critique of Feng Doudou's Ninjutsu.
• The pressure and expectations of high standards, felt by both Feng Doudou and the assistant.

Character Interactions

• Feng Doudou and the assistant: Initially, the assistant is critical and dismissive of Feng Doudou's abilities. However, after seeing her shape high-grade Mithril, he becomes impressed and offers her encouragement.
• Students and Feng Doudou: Some students laugh at Feng Doudou's initial poor performance in the metal induction test, causing her embarrassment.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Bode, a Divine Craftsman and Deputy Dean, is impressed by the quality of Feng Doudou's Fat Head Nail, indicating she has exceptional talent.
• Bode reveals he's been planning to take disciples for years, using this opportunity to accept talented students, including Feng Doudou, to improve his family's status and connect with the Cang Yue forces.
• Feng Doudou feels disheartened after realizing her temporary Gene transfer isn't as effective as she thought. She encounters bullies, led by a Dwarf who previously tried to intimidate her at the Double Selection Fair.

Character Developments

• Bode: Shows himself to be strategic and ambitious, using his position to benefit his family and connect with powerful forces.
• Feng Doudou: Struggles with self-doubt after her initial success but maintains her composure when faced with bullies.

Significant Themes

• Talent & Potential: Feng Doudou's nail demonstrates her exceptional talent, while Bode seeks out talented students to further his family's goals.
• Self-Doubt & Resilience: Feng Doudou grapples with self-doubt but shows resilience in the face of adversity.
• Power Dynamics & Ambition: Bode's actions highlight the power dynamics at play and his ambition to improve his family's status.

Character Interactions

• Bode & Feng Doudou: Bode is impressed by Feng Doudou's work, leading him to accept her as a student.
• Feng Doudou & Dwarf Bullies: Feng Doudou faces off against bullies, showing her determination and composure under pressure.
• Shadow: A mysterious figure watches the interaction between Feng Doudou and the bullies, hinting at potential future involvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious figure, the Shadow, observes students at Bronze Academy.
• Feng Doudou, a Sprite, encounters a group of students led by a Black Iron Dwarf, Leige, who tries to provoke her.
• Feng Doudou demonstrates exceptional speed and strength, defeating Leige twice in quick succession.
• Leige introduces himself to Feng Doudou before leaving with his companions.

Character Developments

• Feng Doudou shows remarkable physical prowess and agility, disproving initial impressions based on her video performance.
• Leige is portrayed as arrogant and hot-headed, but not malicious, and is humbled by Feng Doudou's strength.

Significant Themes

• First impressions can be deceiving (Feng Doudou's strength vs. her initial video performance).
• The importance of self-control and humility in the face of defeat (Leige's reaction after losing to Feng Doudou).

Character Interactions

• Feng Doudou and Leige: Initially hostile due to Leige's provocation, but Feng Doudou's strength and calm demeanor lead to a respectful parting.
• The Shadow and Feng Doudou: The Shadow observes Feng Doudou's interactions and decides to report back about her, leading to a brief exchange between them at the end of the chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shadow, a robot, encounters Feng Doudou, an elf, who initiates a conversation with it.
• Shadow struggles to respond to Feng Doudou's casual greeting, as it's only used to receiving orders from its master.
• Feng Doudou asks Shadow about its existence and consciousness, leading to a discussion about AI and thinking.
• Shadow becomes flustered and leaves after Feng Doudou mentions that its eyes have a soul, like ordinary biological beings.

Character Developments

• Shadow: Initially, Shadow is surprised by Feng Doudou's greeting and struggles to respond. It's used to only executing orders, not engaging in casual conversation. It's also confused by Feng Doudou's questions about its consciousness and soul. Shadow's reaction to Feng Doudou's words about its eyes suggests it may have deeper, unexplored emotions or consciousness.
• Feng Doudou: Feng Doudou is curious and excited about meeting Shadow. She's interested in learning about Shadow's consciousness and seems to have a deep understanding of AI systems.

Significant Themes

• Communication and Understanding: The chapter explores the challenges of communication between different entities (AI and biological beings) and the desire to understand each other.
• Consciousness and Emotions in AI: The theme of AI consciousness and emotions is introduced, with Feng Doudou questioning whether Shadow has a soul and emotions, and Shadow's reaction suggesting this might be a deeper issue.

Character Interactions

• Shadow and Feng Doudou: Shadow and Feng Doudou have a unique interaction. Feng Doudou is curious and excited about Shadow, while Shadow is confused and struggling to understand Feng Doudou's casual conversation and questions about its consciousness. Their interaction leads to Shadow's internal conflict and confusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Fifth Prince questions the Shadow about its late return, suspecting it's inefficient.
• Feng Doudou returns early from her Instructor selection, lying to Alice about choosing Instructor Bode Sorensen.
• Alice discovers Feng Doudou's lie and forces her to reveal the truth about her Instructor selection.

Character Developments

• The Fifth Prince shows impatience and suspicion towards the Shadow, indicating his dissatisfaction with its performance.
• Feng Doudou demonstrates her ability to lie but ultimately tells the truth under Alice's pressure.
• Alice shows concern and curiosity about Feng Doudou's actions, hinting at her growing interest in her friend's affairs.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: The Fifth Prince's suspicion of the Shadow, and Feng Doudou's lie to Alice highlight the theme of trust and its fragility when deception is involved.
• Information control: The advanced knowledge Feng Doudou has about Instructor Bode's appearance suggests the power of controlled information in the Academy's hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• The Fifth Prince and the Shadow: The Prince's cold and suspicious attitude towards the Shadow reflects their strained relationship, with the Prince doubting the Shadow's capabilities.
• Alice and Feng Doudou: Alice's concern and eventual discovery of Feng Doudou's lie show their close friendship and Alice's protective nature towards her friend. Feng Doudou's willingness to confide in Alice after being caught lying indicates their mutual trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Doudou and Alice discuss the aptitude assessment; Alice reassures Feng Doudou about her strengths.
• Alice suspects that Feng Doudou was schemed against during the test, possibly by Star Sea Bole's Bode Sorensen.
• The next morning, the North Campus Bulletin Board is crowded with students awaiting the release of rankings.

Character Developments

• Feng Doudou: Struggles with self-doubt after the assessment but remains determined to improve.
• Alice: Shows concern for Feng Doudou's well-being and demonstrates analytical skills in deducing the possible scheme against Feng Doudou.

Significant Themes

• The disadvantage of Earth Players in the Federation: lack of foundation, poor inheritance, and absence of excellent techniques.
• The importance of mental strength and resilience in facing challenges and setbacks.
• The power dynamics and politics among influential figures in the Federation.

Character Interactions

• Feng Doudou and Alice: Alice reassures Feng Doudou and shows support, while Feng Doudou shares her concerns and continues to practice.
• Feng Doudou and the students from the previous day: The students from the previous day call out to Feng Doudou, suggesting they might have changed their opinion of her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Doudou encounters a group of students waiting to see the admission list.
• The group includes a rude Dwarf named Leige and a polite Dark Elf named Zhuo Er.
• The first instructor's list is announced, and Leige's group has a high selection rate.
• Feng Doudou learns that Zhuo Er, despite his excellent forging skills, was not selected due to his weak elemental perception.

Character Developments

• Feng Doudou: Shows apprehension about her selection and empathy for Zhuo Er's situation.
• Leige: Reveals his rude and boastful nature, but also shows regret for Zhuo Er's non-selection.
• Zhuo Er: Demonstrates patience and understanding despite not being selected, revealing his dedication to forging despite his limitations.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work: Zhuo Er's situation highlights the importance of both natural Talent and dedicated effort.
• Fairness and bias: The selection process raises questions about fairness, with some instructors favoring certain types of students.

Character Interactions

• Feng Doudou and Leige: They clash due to Leige's rude behavior, but Feng Doudou doesn't hold a grudge.
• Feng Doudou and Zhuo Er: They share a moment of understanding, with Feng Doudou sympathizing with Zhuo Er's predicament.
• Leige and Zhuo Er: Despite their differences, Leige shows concern for Zhuo Er's non-selection, revealing a hint of their friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Doudou discovers she's been accepted into Bode's class.
• She meets a Shadow robot, who reveals it's on a mission from its master.
• They chat for a few hours until it's late at night.
• Feng Doudou returns home to find Alice waiting, who has prepared a mission strategy for her.

Character Developments

• Feng Doudou: Shows excitement and relief upon acceptance, displays curiosity and friendliness towards the Shadow robot, and seems to have a close relationship with Alice.
• Shadow Robot (Xiao Wu): Initially reserved, it shares its name and some information with Feng Doudou, hinting at a potential friendship.
• Alice: Shows concern and preparation for Feng Doudou's mission, indicating a protective and supportive role.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: Feng Doudou's interaction with the Shadow robot suggests a potential friendship, contrasting with the dynamics in her class.
• Acceptance: Feng Doudou's acceptance into Bode's class is a significant event, symbolizing her progress and validation.
• Trust: The Shadow robot's reluctance to share information initially, but later doing so with Feng Doudou, implies a growing trust.

Character Interactions

• Feng Doudou and the Shadow Robot: They engage in a casual, friendly conversation, with Feng Doudou showing genuine interest in the robot, and the robot gradually opening up.
• Feng Doudou and Alice: They share a close, almost familial bond. Alice shows concern and support for Feng Doudou, while Feng Doudou is honest and affectionate with Alice.