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work on skills like telekinesis and outward channeling—even night

vision and body temperature regulation.”

“And don’t forget about Cognate training!” Fitz added. “It’s actually

kind of perfect that we have to stay here together. Bring on the

marathon training sessions!”

Sophie tried to make her smile look at least a little bit genuine.

But the only thing worse than confessing her crush to Fitz would be

having to confess it in a tiny space neither of them could get away

from.

“You okay there, Foster?” Keefe asked. “Your mood just shifted.”

“I’m fine.”

Or, she would be. Because Fitz was right. They needed to put this

time to the best use possible, and Cognate training should absolutely

be a part of it—even if it was going to be ten thousand kinds of

awkward.

“I think you need to rest first, though,” Biana jumped in. “Let the

medicine do its job.” Her eyes drifted from Sophie’s bandages to her

brother’s, turning slightly glassy. “You guys need to get better, okay?”

“We will,” Sophie promised. “Elwin’s on it.”

“Yeah, don’t worry about us,” Fitz told her. “We’re safe in here. You

guys are the ones the Neverseen might come after.”

Biana pulled down her sleeve. “I guess that’s another reason why we

should be training. I’ll talk to the others and see if we can come up

with a schedule.”

“Wait,” Sophie said as Biana led Keefe toward the door. “Keefe still

hasn’t said if he’s with us.”

Keefe’s smile looked sad but determined as he stepped back and

took Sophie’s hand. “I’m always with you, Foster. Whatever you want,

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