"When I got my full powers a few years ago, I pretty much became the most powerful thing on the island overnight," Dante said lightly. He wasn't bragging, just matter-of-fact. "Couple that with the fact this place always bounces back on its own... kinda felt like living here was a lot like choosing to stay in the kiddie pool when there's someone drowning in the ocean."

He looked thoughtful. "Kathy had trouble with it too, though."