How would he explain this? How could he convince Thalia that they should abandon their observation mission for something this reckless?
He couldn't tell them about the divine essence — that would raise questions about the creature they'd killed, about Garuda, about everything he'd been hiding since before they even entered this world.
And the mission parameters were clear: reconnaissance only. Observe, gather intelligence, assess threats. Don't intervene, don't engage, don't destabilize local power structures.
What Finn was contemplating was the exact opposite.
He could see Himothy being enthusiastic. The Glory bearer loved action, loved spectacle, loved proving himself against impossible odds. Challenging Gods would appeal to him immensely.
But Thalia? Keeva? Even Deacon?
Thalia would call it reckless endangerment of the team. A violation of mission parameters…
And she'd be right.
