On one occasion, in her teens, she was chided by a particularly stern trainer and was incensed by it. Gathering a few small belongings, she fled back to the city of Darlyn Boda, but soon found it less than desirable as well. After several days of wandering the streets, hungry, displaced, and forced to fend off attackers, she was rescued by her brother, who had disobeyed Matukai regulations to retrieve her. Jahlel brought her back to the Matukai enclave, where she was soon transferred to his training group once he was recognized as a Matukai Adept. She progressed slowly in her training, but Jahlel encouraged her to persevere.