Scott's healing of Isabel was pretty unexciting to watch. A faint hum and a hint of blue glow leaking from the fist that clutched the metal marble was all Chloe could see. Otherwise he simply held onto her hand and sat with his eyes closed. Concentrating hard, Chloe assumed, because a film of perspiration gathered on his forehead.

Eventually Scott relaxed and opened his eyes. Chloe was about to ask Is that it? when Isabel eagerly tore off the bandages on her feet, revealing smooth, unbroken pink skin. Now that was impressive.

"Wow," Chloe said, "she's right--that's amazing! What else can you do?"

Isabel and Scott looked at her and Chloe felt her cheeks warm. Scott hadn't been eager to reveal himself; more like he felt obliged to do what he could to help Isabel despite his reservations. And Isabel was still glorying in her newly healed status.

"Sorry," Chloe said, "I don't mean to--I just...ask a lot of questions, I guess."