“That thing nearly destroyed some poor kid's life.” Jena said. “It seems to me it almost takes over your central nervous system.”
“It wasn't designed for humans.”
“You sure about that?” she asked, moving past the man. “Maybe this is exactly what the Overseers want.”
That Bleakness-taken sheet of skin was just hanging there inside the containment unit, stretched out with veins pulsing despite the fact that it wasn't attached to anything. Just looking at it seemed to have an effect on her.
Jena knew what it was; she knew it was dangerous, and yet for some reason that she couldn't quite articulate, she wanted it. It whispered in her mind, urging her to come closer, to take it and-
Jena turned away.
Nareo was facing her with his arms crossed, frowning as if she had said something very st
