Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-28358106-20160920201819/@comment-28358106-20160922043534

"So...the contract is fulfilled?" I say.

"Yes.  The obligations have been satisfied."

"Good."

I raise my hand and there is a flash, and a shockwave of arcanum. The True Glyph shimmers in the air. The ethereal strands blast from the obelisk and into my hand with a roar. When the noise subsides, I bring my hand down and open it.

Inside is a tiny green jewel.

Victivius steps forward threateningly. "What??  What is this??"  He roars.

I step forward to meet him. "You forget your part of our own bargain, Victivius," I shout, my voice echoing in the chamber. "You and I agreed that you would protect everything that was close to me, as long either of us existed, because we share a soul.  That was your part of our bargain for me allowing you control of the Crucible.  Cire is my friend. You stole his memories, and thus you've broken your promise, that very pact which binds us both to this place.  Through the power of the True Glyph, I hold as much claim to it as you.  The price for your treachery I now hold in my hand!"

'"YOU DARE!" ' Victivius draws his black blade and steps forward.

I crouch and hold both my hands out in a grip, the True Glyph arcing through my body in sheets of brilliant, pure light and gathering in my hands. I shout above the din as the energy makes my clothes billow.

''"This was our pact, Keeper!  You hold your half by my grace alone, and be grateful that I do not claim more this day!" ''

We stand there, the dark rumble of his blade and the crackle of the True Glyph the only noises in the chamber.

Slowly he resheathes his blade.

'"Very well.  Our Pact shall not be broken.." '

There is a long pause as we stare each other down. Slowly, Victivius turns and begins walking back towards the steps.

"I believe this is yours..."

I take Los's hand and press the jewel into it. His memories come rushing back...

The darkness fades. We are again within the offices of the Regent...