"Maybe it's a reaction between blood and ichor," Apollo said thoughtfully, "but in my experience, mortals are just... really good at changing everything they come into contact with. I don't know if it's a biological or a spiritual thing, maybe it's both, but it's something even gods can't seem to get a handle on."

He listened with interest at Will's retelling. Some parts he had heard, but others were new.

"Darkness gets a bad rap," Apollo mused. "Take it from the Sun God: Everyone needs a little bit of darkness, and it's unhealthy to pretend otherwise."

Apollo leans back thoughtfully. "As for whether or not this is good... I think so. It's new, and it's full of potential. I think once you get a handle on it, you'll be able to accomplish some amazing things with it."