I didn't know what to do. My people skills weren't that great, but people normally just liked me. When I lived an almost normal kid, I had been popular. Kids hung near me, they said I was their friend. It was all a lie, of course, but I had believed it. "Um . . . Yeah. I understand. I was an only child, but, the I didn't really have any friends when I lived in the mortal world. But, it's okay. You're strong Renae. I've seen you in battle. And, I'm always here for you." It felt good to say that. And I meant it. As long as one of my siblings needed me, or any campers really, I would be there. "Though you probably don't want help from a Sun Kid." I laugh, but my laugh is hollow. My voice is filled with sadness, and I don't sound like myself. Now I was really seeing what this battle had done to everyone.