Mel made a noise and rolled her eyes. Hardships? The two Others had not seen the same kinds of hardships. They had not lived in a world that was dying, unable to feed until they were full, despite the exchange that had been brokered with the citizens around them.
"I think we should have a family gathering. I mean, you guys can, and I'll tag along."
She began to walk with John, thinking of how she needed to phrase all her discoveries.
"I've been experimenting with my powers. I've learned that I am capable of quite a bit more than I thought I was. I know that Eric and Pam are already wary of what I can do, and I don't know how they're going to feel about all of this. I'm actually a little worried to tell you, too."
But she would, because John was her friend. And she trusted him.