Julia didn't get it.
The camp was so solemn, marching with straight faces. Nobody stopped to play anymore.
Julia was young enough to escape most of the pain, but she did ask one question. Where was Jason? He always stopped to tickle her under the chin and tease her.
Julia missed him. Every time she asked when he would be back, Reyna would let out a strangled half sob, and everyone else would look on sadly. 'Now, Julia, don't ask that question. Be a good girl and take these people's weapons,' Terminus would say, but never answer.
Where was Jason?