Mina listened to Najaran’s story and realized the terrible truth that came about her powers and her desires. The Black Cepters were cruel and their ambitions evil. She realized she made a terrible mistake suggesting that she should.

“Then, don’t. I don’t want to create, either. I want to protect my friends, I want to end the war I’m stuck in. I…”

Mina reached over to cup Najaran’s cheeks, lifting her head up.

“…if you’ll let me, when the time comes, I want to go with you. I want to protect your friends and family, too. We can eat good food and sleep all day long.”