I heard the first warning bell.
"This is what you meant that day you said you saw fear in me, fear of myself," I insisted. "You still see it in me, glow, gift, power, or not, right? Right?"
"Go to school, Lorelei," she ordered. "Beware of pushing too hard and moving too quickly. Remember the myth of Icarus, the one Daddy likes to tell us. He flew too high when he was warned not to, and his wax wings melted. For now, stay on the ground, Lorelei. You'll have plenty of time to fly later. Go on. Go to class. Go!"
