Chapter 174: “Gift of the Gemini”

"Immortality

is a life force that we share,"

Chiron taught Polly,

"How do you think the Sculptor

brought Castor back from the grave?"

Polly asked, "You mean,

our immortality grants 

the power to heal?"

"Correct," Chiron clarified,

"Ophiuchus took shortcuts."

"Cheating death?" Polly asked.

"Not quite," Chiron responded,

"Remember Volos."

Polly said, "That's right, Hydra

lost to Hercules on Earth."

♊

To be continued!