"From what I understand, you remember everything. And there isn't any way to avoid it." Valyn followed the public board closely, picking through the gossip and inanity for the useful information provided.

"I know people have tried. No one's ever succeeded. The power that these people have is staggering." Frightening was what Valyn really through, but even to Shadow he wasn't going to admit to that. "And as weakened as we are..." He shook his head. He hated to sound so pessimistic, but it was the reality of the situation.

"We just have to hope it doesn't happen to us."