Shale was stuck in suspended animation for thirty years in a small village. The birds liked to poop on her before taking flight.

I did not. Amell decided it was best to keep him along, despite my warnings. [This is it. This is the man she fell for.] Now I fear what would happen should the two of them find themselves in the same room.

["Adopt ALL the assassins who tried and failed to kill us!" is far too bloody likely for her tastes. It's a bitter comfort if she does return home at any point, she'll soon be on her own.]