Gorgon’s Powers Don’t Work on Exes / They Drain Life Energy

Gorgon-Nick-was waiting for me on the roof. No helmet for a change, just his goggles. I know this whole situation was making him feel useless. He hated not having his bike, but the rooftops were so much safer. And his eyes didn't work on exes. Guess they didn't have any life-energy for him to steal. Still, he knew how to fight, knew all our srength and weaknesses, so he made a great field coordinator.

Excerpt From Ex-Heroes, pg 219-220
Peter Clines
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