Morning brought new challenges at Alternative Cassius's house. Thanks to the daylight potion —something Lily had given Samantha back at the safe house—Samantha could join the others in the sunlit backyard without fear of burning.
The Ancients and twisted children gathered on the lawn, looking both eager and uncertain about their "How to Be Human" lesson.
"First rule of being human," Kai announced, setting up what looked like an obstacle course, "is learning to have fun without using powers."
Bob (formerly the constellation Ancient) raised his hand, his dying stars now more like curious twinkles. "But how do we measure success without consuming energy signatures?"
"That's what we're learning today," Samantha explained, enjoying the warmth of the sun on her vampire skin. "Sometimes winning isn't about power at all."
