Alexis raised his hand. "We learned the truth, secrets that have enslaved us all!" Alexis' nose began to bleed. He stumbled and swiped at the blood angrily and then raised it to show everyone. "Secrets that prevent me from speaking these truths. But you see! You see!"

Ran glared out at the group. "We know, even if we can't speak it. But if you can read it in our heads, you will know this secret, too!"

The pain was so sudden that I could not have taken a step. I couldn't ...