Firefight (The Reckoners, #2)

by Brandon Sanderson

“Didn’t you grow up in Portland?” I asked. “Yeah, so?” “So…it’s like a port, right? So didn’t you ever go swimming there?” “In the Willamette?” “Uh…yeah?” “Um, let’s just say no. I did not.” She glanced toward one of the distant buildings.

having lived there for a few years, I definitely understand her reaction to David's questions.