That hit painfully close to home. Adam often wondered why the train had picked him. Sure, he was psychic, but never once had he had a legitimate reason to scry here. He could understand why the train would want someone like Ronan, whose potential was nearly infinite, but Adam? He'd felt like a loser for most of his life.

"You never know," he said. "That could come in handy. Things aren't just about brute strength here; people with all sorts of skills are valuable. People who can work with others and protect them, people with mechanical or engineering skills, magic skills, even just a knack for solving puzzles is helpful."