Henri tells Four that his Legacy is called Lumen, the ability to control the light. He tells Four that Four’s grandfather also had Lumen. On Lorien, grandparents raise the Garde members, who don’t see their parents until they are 25 years old and have their own children. The life expectancy on Lorien is around 200 years. When children are born, the elders raise them while parents continue working on honing their Legacies.

Four doesn’t seem to think Lumen will be a useful gift. In response, Henri asks Four to give him his hand, and he moves a lighter slowly across it. Four doesn’t feel the burn until the lighter reaches his wrist. Henri explains that the power of Lumen means that he is resistant to fire and heat. Eventually, he will be able to train himself so that his entire body is resistant, not just his hands.

Henri explains that the lights in Four’s hands will go out eventually, but they are tied to his emotions. If Four gets too upset or angry, the lights will come on again until Four learns how to control them.

While Henri retreats to try and take a nap, Four thinks about

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