She was the fastest in hand movement during her drum practices. It's not like it was a competition, nor would they measure other percussion players, but it seemed like all of them began playing faster in her presence. She was the one who would shuffle cards during game filled evenings. She could not dance. She could not sing. She was too fast for that. She was only slow when she talked. They had to wait patiently till she’d finish a sentence. When she was in the room, everyone spoke more slowly.