"But it makes no sense for you to be so insecure. You're obviously good enough to be one of the first cog pilots ever and a really nice guy in general." Mike said. He would've added that he found the boy was quite good looking, but wasn't sure if saying such a thing would be a good decision for the moment.

Claire nodded, still not saying anything. However, Blythe didn't seem too quick to say yes. "I can't promise you that. Or at least not now." Was the only answer she gave Maya for the moment. She had simply joined the Ascendancy army with the intention of fighting to keep others safe, not to join some nobility in her quest to make a difference. "I'd rather have some time to think about it before making any decisions."