Kelson was starting to realize that. Talking to people, particularly Annabeth and Laura, he had found words seemingly commonly used to be completely unfamiliar. Then again, Laura was a little more patient. Maybe that came of having to teach him what a toilet and sink was.

"Oh. That explains it quite well, thank you."

Kelson shook his head.

"They need bodies. They don't need us in particular. We're hostages. Others are just as good as we are."