Flashback ( PDFDrive )

Well . . .
That almost made sense.
Assuming we can trust Lady Zillah about this shadowflux stuff, she
reminded him. You’ve really never heard of it?
I haven’t. But I have heard claims that certain Shades have access to a
greater reserve of power. And truthfully, I don’t know as much about the
ability as I should. Once I ruled it out for Project Moonlark, I stopped
researching it.
Why did you rule it out?
Not for the reason you’re fearing. As someone whose entire life has been
shaped by the ridiculous prejudices of our world, I do my best to resist their
influence. We were simply trying to pick abilities that brought something
unique to your skill set—and many of the feats that Shades accomplish are
in a similar vein to your telepathy and inflicting. But if you should end up
manifesting the ability as a natural result of your genetics—like you did with
enhancing—I wouldn’t give it a moment’s pause.
Wait. I thought you knew what all of my abilities are.
Definitely not. I’ve mapped out your genetic code, but there’s plenty I’ve
been unable to translate or predict. Like when you suddenly found yourself
able to jump off cliffs and teleport.
That had been a pretty big surprise.
So . . . does that mean I might still manifest another ability?
He hesitated a second too long before he told her, It’s hard to say.
That sounds like a yes.
At best, it’s a “maybe.” Most elves manifest before they turn fifteen, so
you’re outside of that window. But . . . you’ve never been like most elves.
You’ve also had your abilities reset—twice—
Twice? Sophie interrupted. When was the other time?