You're telling me that you can raise the dead by simply summoning?""Yes.""My God," she whispered, staring at me."What have they done?"Hearing her words and seeing her expression, I knew I'd just done something worse than raising the dead-- I'd confirmed her worst fears about us.In her eyes, I saw the same thing I saw when people looked at Derek.I saw fear.And I knew we were in trouble."
The protagonist reveals to another character that they possess the ability to raise the dead through summoning, which evokes a deep sense of dread in her. Her reaction is one of shock as she whispers about the gravity of this power and what it could mean for them. This moment exposes the fear surrounding their abilities and how it reinforces negative perceptions about their kind.
The character's expression mirrors the concern she feels for their future, reflecting a familiar fear that the protagonist has noticed in others, particularly concerning another individual named Derek. This realization signifies the complexity of their situation, as the protagonist understands that confirming her fears about their powers could lead to greater trouble ahead.
