"The energy my witness described in the coliseum has no origin in any documented natural bond," Orion continued.
"What does have documented origin in the legends is the behavior of entities that need to disguise themselves to approach those who would not otherwise grant them access or confidence."
His voice still wasn't accusatory. It seemed like the voice of someone sharing a concern they considered legitimate, the tone a person used when they wanted the audience to feel they were being trusted with something difficult.
Was the boy actually some strange entity in disguise?
"Things that genuinely help do not require that kind of approach. Things that do require it have ulterior reasons for doing so."
Was it not already a warning sign that something that powerful needed an innocent face?
Arturo spoke before Julius had finished formulating any powerful response that would clear the air.
