Matt finally spoke. “I guess my Talent helped me here. I got a full three Tiers converted to Genesis Energy in my physical core.” Aster headbutted his leg. “Ugh! That feels like cheating.” While she said that, he could feel her happiness for him. “Oh, that’s great. I hadn’t even thought of that. If we—” Liz was interrupted by Susanne. “We have a kitty coming over.” That shut them all up. While they were in a protected formation and Liz was speaking over AI, it was still better to not risk it. Gareth might have some way to overhear their conversation with a special Talent or skill. Gathering their things, they got up and left through the central pillar. As the world settled, Matt felt himself fall to the ground. His armor was so heavy, he could barely move. Pulling it into his spat

