"I'm really impressed, Dorian," Scorpius had said. "I did well to follow you. I wanted to make sure the rumors about you were true, but today I discover that they don't do you justice. I swear I've never seen anyone kill with as much enthusiasm as you. I've also been observing the two of you, Aster and Stella, and now I have no more doubts. You all have what it takes to be part of a big project of mine."