The Scion was going to be one of them; that is what everyone assumed. But looking closely at the magic four, Horatio was too competitive, Violet too flamboyant, Frederick a little too relaxed and Esther too enigmatic to judge. They had achieved great things, demonstrated their power. Of course they were charming, but charm can be deceitful. It was summer and they were restless. Magic minds should never be bored. Nathan Glass walked into the courtyard, just at that moment, on that clear blue sunny day. Now they were interested. Now they had competition. Delight and devastation would be sure to follow.