Rain had said it as a joke, but after she did, her smile slowly disappeared. Cassie did not seem amused, either — instead, she simply faced the young woman with a solemn expression.
Eventually, she said:
"Knowledge is a dangerous thing, Rain."
The fact that it was Song of the Fallen speaking those words gave them much more weight.
Rain sighed.
"Yeah. I figured."
...She knew enough to know that knowing too much was a death sentence.
Actually, death seemed merciful compared to the terrible fate that awaited those who learned the wrong things, by accident or on purpose.
One had to protect their mind dutifully in the Age of the Nightmare Spell.
So, Rain had to be careful as well. Despite all the boons her Ascended Ability granted her, it could also doom her… that was how things went. Anything that was of use came at a price.
She remained silent for a while before asking quietly:
"What are we going to do, Cassie?"
