Ch. 12

I thought hard about Percy's offer. You would think it would be a simple answer. I hate the Scientist, they hate the Scientist, but there's a lot to think about. If I say yes, I'll have to be 100 times more careful. I interact with the Scientist the most. I will also be the one taking the most risk. I know I'll be the one expected to mess with his things. Granted, having Percy will minimize that risk.

I looked at Kiran. Would he be safer or in more danger if I do this? I can't decide until I know, but the only way to know is to tell Percy. Can I really trust him? My head was going to burst. This was too much to think about… too many choices to make.

"Percy, tell me something." I started, still staring at Kiran. He still hadn't looked back at me. "What's our chances of beating him with me joining you?"

"It's hard to really say. There's so many things that could happen." He answered honestly and I appreciated that. He wasn't trying to give me any fake promises.

"Estimate for me. How