Elysium was paradise. Imperfections were supposed to be healed in heaven, by gentle angels and the hands of God.

But angels didn’t exist here, and the only god was Hades. So Ethan remained imperfect — his left eye gone, scars littering his chest…

At least for once the first time, Ethan felt balanced. He even allowed himself a small smile as he walked down the picture-perfect streets of Elysium.