Being pulled awake by Crim and Devi at such a late hour made Clark wonder if he had made the right choice. He was not used to being awake in the middle of the night. However, he was caught by a strange feeling once he stood up.
The energy in the air was somewhat more comfortable. It wasn't just the soft coolness of night but the feelings of the dark around him. He had never felt this way about the night. He even recalled when he was afraid of the root cellar in his parents' house as a child.
"Devi, do you feel more energetic right now?" Clark was watching Devi float about the room slightly more than usual. His question was answered by an approving laugh.
This was something that Calrk had more or less grasped before. Yet, they were awake now in the middle of the night and he was able to truly discern that he was receiving more energy from Devi now. The night seemed to be a catalyst that made Devi absorb more energy and grow faster.
