Aren nods, likewise appearing less than impressed at mention of the 'gods'. "It makes you wonder how much more they aren't telling us, because I'm sure whatever they've shared wouldn't have been if they could get away with it. I've met people in power like that before; it seems like they're the same anywhere. Fuckin' pricks."

She takes another sip. "You know Cecily, right? Did she ever tell you about Thedosian demons? 'Cause they're realllly similar to these guys."