Leila has crawled out of the water just far enough to put a hand over Keira’s. Her smile is gentle and reassuring, while Keira looks at her with quiet surprise. This is the first time they’ve touched since the drowning incident, but Keira does not react with as much fear as before.

Leila: We know. But you can still see and touch us, Keira. Just as we can with you. You may no longer have certain powers, but you are far from powerless.

Loni: There are some who may hide even from your sight, and others still who walk among the humans as if they were one of you.