Back to Normal

"Does anyone here like normal things?" Aiden asked. "Ian? Tom?"

"I am afraid I am a lost cause," Tom said. "I collect figurines."

"And I am an arsonist," Ian said. "We're counting on you, archer."

"Hey, don't be judgmental," Diana laughed, but there was a slight undertone of hurt feelings in her voice.

It was, of course, rather absurd that a goth like her would want to be normal, but then again, Ian had heard stranger stuff lately.

[INTELLIGENCE HAS RETURNED TO NORMAL]

"Can either of you tell me about the bond between Diana and Lilac?" he asked. "You two can't be related, can you, Diana?"

Diana shook her head. "Kortock will surely tell you once it becomes relevant. For now, I would prefer to keep it to myself."

"There is a three out of four chance of you being offensive if you push the matter," Kortock said. "Now. The growth hormone. Have you been lifting weights?"