[ If there’s any sense of apprehension John displays, it’s definitely eclipsed by his “disbelief”— or what he displays of it at least. She supposed it made sense that most refugees wouldn’t be able to understand. They didn’t comprehend the history or the subtle nuances between their two cities. That’s precisely why they could propose something as ridiculous as peace. An idea she still balks at. Some of that seems to come out in her speech. ] Believe what you want, but the heart is more powerful than you think.

Actually, maybe you do know. Even those without magic can’t help but find it captivating. Do you think that’s a coincidence? [ They say people will always be attracted to power. The Olympians were no exception to this. While they may have kept it for a variety of reasons, weren’t they also charmed by its existence? ]

So? What do you think? Escape worthy?