“I know you don’t trust me,” Percy said. “And you’re right to do so..."

“Oh for Inari’s sake, you named the damn thing?” Ned asked.

“Oh for Inari’s sake, you named the damn thing?” Ned asked.

“Oh for Inari’s sake, will you just drop it?!” Nyra shouted.

"I don't want your pity!" Revilo snapped.

“You know,” said Ivel. “I think it's a little smaller.”

“You have forgotten me,” Caius said.

Adeline?” Revilo murmured, incredulity shading his voice.

State of Evensen — August 2024

“While I’m gone, make fire hot. Extra hot,” said Ivel.

“Shaddup,” said Lic. “This Might One strong. Need a strong leader.”

“Ivel’s gone!” Nyra cried out. “I can’t find him anywhere!”