More than a month ago, Dean McKenzie had discovered the Skeleton Assassin he had sent to protect Finch Olmedo. They had battled, and with his Fourth-turn power, Finch had managed to subdue the Six-turn Skeleton Assassin.
The poor fellow who had just been newly-named as the 13th was killed once again.
Although the 13th had not used his full strength to protect his target, Finch's power was undeniable.
After that battle, Dean knew that his 'golden boy', Finch, had fully matured, and grown into his powers.
Compared to this fully-formed 'golden boy', another of his children with the Extraordinary Template was causing Dean to fret.
Calvin's spirit had crumbled after leaving the mountains. It's been several months, and he hadn't advanced a single level.
His Template was still the Ordinary Template.
As a person, he appeared to be in complete decline.
The feeling was as if his world was falling apart.