"Second- as per the plan... after your unfortunate passing, I released Fatalis's cognitive mother so that the others could catch their bearings and we could lower his defense." He set aside the mound of blankets by walking past them both- stretching his hands as if to ease off his anxiety.

"He wasn't...happy with it, I suppose. I can see why, it was a bit horrifying in principle, I would have actually liked if I spoke to him personally but that aside...he naturally went after me next. I defended myself to the best of my ability which, while I was scared to death wasn't exactly as shocking or surprising. It felt more attuned to what I was used to."

He placed one hand in his pocket. "Then I stayed on the battlefield and helped others."