A silent pause ensued after Ewan's question, inviting an uncertain atmosphere over the dining area of the living room.
"Do you think she is the one that saved you those years ago?" Zane broke the silence finally, leaning forward, his eyebrows raised in disbelief.
Ewan said nothing at first.
"Ewan…"
Ewan sighed and inhaled deeply. "I'm not sure. The timing somehow matches, I think."
Zane shook his head. "That won't be possible, remember? At that time, you weren't allowed to cross over to Zack's boundary; none of us were allowed without the guidance of an adult, most likely our parents. At least, I know that before my father shipped me out of the country for my education or whatever..."
A significant pause.
"Even though there was a truce between Zack and your father, it was a fragile one. So how can you meet Athena in the first place, not to mention build a lasting friendship where she jumps into raging waters to save you before thinking of herself?"
