Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-12599067-20131112013400/@comment-12599067-20131118221126

(I certainly hope this thread hasn't died.)

Makoru reappeared in a clearing somewhere in the wilds of the Reach, surrounded by strange creatures. The nearest of them snarl and tense, but do not make any sudden moves. Ghede and Balimere eventually make their way through the crowd, and Balimere raises an eyebrow in confusion. Ghede, however, steps forward and smiles.

Ghede: "Hello, brother. It seems you've come to fight me early."

Makoru said nothing, simply standing there in silence. Ghede's smile broadens.

Ghede: "I suppose it was meant to be this way. You, valiant as ever, fighting your own brother... poetic, isn't it?"

Makoru simply keeps his steely gaze on Ghede's eyes. Ghede is not impressed.

Ghede: "Why are you here, hmm? To 'save' your friend? Or for that witch-girl of yours? I suppose it doesn't matter... they're all dead anyways. Especially the girl. I will enjoy seeing her suffer."

Makoru: "Funny, especially since we've already got Cassandra in the palm of our hand."

Ghede twitches.

Ghede: "What?"

All presence of Sithis' voice has vanished, leaving only Ghede's softer voice to pierce the silence.

Makoru: "You heard me."

Ghede: "Impossible. How could--"

Makoru: "I sent Claudius to kidnap her. We know very well about--"

Ghede silences him by shooting a blast of red energy, which slams into Makoru's chest like a battering ram. When Ghede speaks, it is purely Sithis' voice.

Sithis: "We do not need the girl, my servant."

Sithis' form shivers for a moment, unable to choose forms.