Only newly arrived. And it's all been so hectic that I've hardly had the opportunity to meet very many of our traveling companions.

[As America makes her way ahead of her, Elayne stops, putting a hand on the other girl's shoulder to hold her back, too.]

Why do you want to stay in front? [She's not being dismissive. Not exactly. She's learned that people here have all manner of strange abilities that could be useful. But she is prepared to say a firm 'no' to a girl who can't be much past fifteen taking the lead when Elayne herself is a powerful - albeit barely trained - channeler perfectly capable of protecting both of them.]