I don’t know what the little Kestrel told Ishir, but whatever it was, it nearly cost her life. I’m not surprised by my boos, although if these guys were smart, they would have played me up so that their odds would have been better. There’s no way they are making money if I die tonight.
However, as the four of us take our stance, ready to fight, I know that none of us are dying tonight. But everyone in this stadium will burn.
All afternoon, I’ve been soaking up the sun. I’ve been breathing in the fresh air, feeling my fire returning and burning in my gut. Unlike the others, I didn’t try to partially shift. If I had, everyone would have realized what I am. I saw Ishir watching me several times today. He knows my strength has returned. I’m not sure I can totally shift, but I can definitely
