The first time I wrote the final confrontation, I had
Michael attack Dalhard while Dani recovered but it didn’t feel satisfying to
me. It took me some brainstorming time
to realize that I wanted Dani to be the one to avenge herself. Having Michael physically attack someone
didn’t suit his character.
When Karan threatens Michael with the gun, it is the moment
where he reveals himself as the more dangerous of the two villains. I’ve always felt the intelligent and
practical bad guys were more frightening.
Someone convinced they are doing the right thing and that the ends
justify the means is the most dangerous combination but ruthless practicality
is up there. I’ve laid hints throughout
the book that Karan is more than he seems and you’ll discover more as we go
through the series. He carefully
assesses the situation and chooses the course of action which promises the best
chance for survival and eventual vengeance.
Dani also displays her growth in the final confrontation. Unlike with Chomp and Hulk, she’s able to
think through the possibilities and decide what is the best course of action. She’s not about to let them go but she can be
patient and wait for the right time.
Vincent is my note of tragedy. He’s not cracking jokes or making sarcastic
rebuttals. His mind has been rewritten
and he was abandoned. He wanted to
believe in what Dalhard was offering so badly that he threw away everything
else in his life and now he’s left with nothing. I think everyone has had experience with
someone who used them and threw them away, leaving them feeling like the
biggest kind of fool and loser.
Nada is my true hero.
She sacrificed herself to save them all.
That defines heroism in my mind.
She patiently waited until she had the best chance and then acted
decisively and without hesitation. She
is my tribute to all those who have sacrificed themselves to make others safe.
Bernie is irrepressible childhood at its best. She has perfect faith that the universe will
work itself out in her favor. I miss
feeling that way and I didn’t want to take it away from her.
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