Heimdall looked miserable and sent off a message. He was basically telling Xander that he cared for him and wanted him to come back, and that he was sorry for being such a terrible father to him.
Athena suddenly could feel Xander's fear. Actually, it was more like terror. Mom, dad, my shadow isn't just trying to influence me, but possess me. I- I don't know what to do.
"I know not; I guess I'll just have to make it up as I go." she said with a shrug. "The shadows hope to interfere while I'm casting, probably. In that case, I can take precaustions and set up a boundary."