Chapter 390

SHAWN "You almost lost control?" Ollie asked, concerned. "Some bullies pushed me," I admitted. "I got angry and my plasma abilities activated. But these kids—they saved me. Used liquid nitrogen to quench the radiation before I could hurt anyone." "Strategic intervention," Riley approved. "Liquid nitrogen would effectively counter plasma heat signatures. Smart." We walked toward where Lumina was waiting with the car, and I felt something settle in my chest. The day had been hard, overwhelming, full of challenges I hadn't anticipated. But I'd survived. Made it through without major incident. Found potential allies who understood what I was dealing with. That was progress. "Shawn," Ollie said suddenly. "Those bullies. Are they going to keep bothering you?" "Probably," I admitted. "Then I'll tell Grandma," he declared. "She'll make them stop." "I appreciate that," I said. "But I need to handle this myself. Figure out how to deal with conflict without always having Silvia rescue me." "That'