Kali:
"Why Hyperion? Why not Menoetius?" Vile asked. In truth, Lapetus made more sense. If Lapetus had been next and we had been successful, we would have defeated sight, knowledge, and violence. But… what if… what if I failed? What if I'm not strong enough to defeat Lapetus just yet? These thoughts and fears weigh on me, making me feel small and vulnerable.
"Talk to us, little doe. I can see those wheels turning." Uriel spoke so gently that it gave me the courage to tell my heart's fear.
"What if I'm not strong enough to defeat Menoetius?" I held eye contact, speaking with the intention of actively listening. Still, my fear clenched my heart as I waited for their response.
I expected Uriel's eyes to soften. He is so tender to my feelings and so attentive to my needs. My rougher, less
