[i]Well, apparently that's an ice witch[/i] thought Duel. [i]Would've been a bit more convenient to know that before I tried to start a fire.[/i]

He stared at the long spear of ice that protruded from his chest. [i]Well, thatsa pickle...[/i] Suddenly he felt something inside of him, trying to crawl out. He forced it back. [i]Not now! It's my turn! MY TURN![/i]

His body flowed off the spike like it was liquid. Seconds later he'd completely reformed about a foot away. He rose above the now snow-sprinkled trees. "Oh, where are my manners? I'm afraid I've forgotten to introduce myself! Name's Duel. Yours?" He almost purred as he spoke.