In "Secret Samantha," describe Blade's first appearance.

The class is in the middle of choosing Secret Santa partners when Blade first arrives. She is brought to class by the principal, who points out that she is from California. She seems fascinated by the snow falling out the window. Samantha is immediately smitten with her, so much so that she does not listen when she says her name. Miss Lee invites Blade to choose a Secret Santa partner but remembers just before she does that she must also pick an elf name. Everyone is somewhat taken aback when when she chooses "Blade" (65).

The class is in the middle of choosing Secret Santa partners when Blade first arrives. She is brought to class by the principal, who points out that she is from California. She seems fascinated by the snow falling out the window. Samantha is immediately smitten with her, so much so that she does not listen when she says her name. Miss Lee invites Blade to choose a Secret Santa partner but remembers just before she does that she must also pick an elf name. Everyone is somewhat taken aback when when she chooses "Blade" (65).