Chaos and Confrontation

This chapter unfolds at Quicksilver's birthday party, where Lyria's overhearing of a council meeting leads to a tense encounter with Pax, revealing her struggles with loss and personal boundaries. The narrative escalates with political intrigue during a dinner with Cassius and Dido, culminating in a negotiation filled with threats and emotional stakes. As chaos erupts from an EMP attack and moral dilemmas take center stage, characters face critical turning points that redefine alliances and their futures.