"Did you convince him?" I asked anxiously as Charlie walked into the room. His expression told me everything I needed to know.
"I have to leave tomorrow Silena. You can come with us or stay here, either one works."
"You really think I am not coming?" I asked "if you go then I go."
"Silena, I don't want to go myself. I don't want to drag you through Tartarus."
"I need to apologize just as much as Luke does. I want to go."
"Oh no, not you too! Silena, they get it. They know you guys are sorry. You don't have to do this."
"Yes I do Charlie. You don't understand. I need to do this, please." I laced my words with charm speak. I hated to do it, but I needed to go. Beckendorf's eyes glazed over for a second
"Fine." He said "But I still think this is a bad idea."
"It is definitely a bad idea." I said "but we're demigods, that's kind of the point."
He let out a small chuckle, and sat down next to me.
"Let's enjoy our last night in Elysium," he said "Tomorrow we set off for hell"