Like many siblings, Jamie and Claudia often squabble, and some of their arguments are prompted by Claudia’s habit of correcting her brother. As Claudia reveals more details of the plan to Jamie, they also argue over Claudia’s outlook on running away—namely, that the experience should be as comfortable as possible. Jamie, who prefers open-ended adventure to set plans, considers this approach weak. It seems likely that their differences will lead to further clashes.