A shrieking rise of power rushed into my pathways, rocking me against the wall. Ido's body slammed into mine. He was not going to let go. Not now. The Rat Dragon howled, his heavy blue force driven back by the onslaught of sinuous gold. Raw,rejoicing energy flooded my seven centers of power; opening,pushing, seeking. And behind it all, a presence exulting in the joy of release and reunion. I looked up and finally my mind-sight was clear. I could see the Mirror Dragon. My Dragon.

It is not often that the real world conjures worse than what we can imagine.

I know that love is about power, too. Who gives, who takes. Who is willing to risk showing their true self.

You have seen me at my worst and at my weakest. Let me show you my best.

A man who lifts his chin in pride will fail to see the chasm at his feet.

I felt something stir within me. It took a moment to recognise it. Anger.

Don't ask any questions and you won't hear any lies.