As it happens, Vex doesn't know that it was her brother yet either. That will be very interesting, when someone gets around to telling her—hopefully Vax. At least for the time being he can be forgiven for not catching her up to speed.

There's been a lot to take in.

"Gods?" Vex scoffs. "That would make things much easier, wouldn't it? Easier than politics."

Though it does raise yet another question.

"Must one take a side?"