Cinder’s thoughts characterize her as a kind and selfless person, as the first thing she thinks of after meeting Kai is Peony’s happiness when she tells her about him. However, not everyone shares her generosity: Adri would disapprove of Cinder buying a new foot even though she needed one, which perhaps suggests that Adri wants Cinder’s money for herself. Meanwhile, although the book doesn’t give much explanation about the plague yet, Cinder’s quick reaction to the outbreak at Chang Sacha’s booth once again characterizes her as a resourceful person.