“This is going to be a problem,” Elliott said, echoing Cadence’s concern. “She’s not mature enough to handle that kind of power.”

“I know. But what in the world can we do about it now?” Cadence asked.

“I haven’t the foggiest idea, but I can’t see any good coming of it,” Elliott replied.

“Listen, I don’t know what all you could see through her IAC,” Jamie began, “but something seemed a little off to me. She seemed a little… less good natured than she usually does.”

“Since when has that pubescent bundle of hormones been good natured?” Elliott asked, but Cadence understood what Jamie was trying to say.

“You think...