[quote=Stryder] Mason looked down at Verona, managing a small smile, slightly raising an eyebrow when she asked him to follow her. he took a deep breath when she slipped her hand into his own, that was a bit odd for him but he tried to be relaxed about it, she was an oracle, maybe she was seeing something he didn't. "Sure thing...lead the way.." He said, a small smirk on his face as he gently squeezed her hand. He guessed he could do with the strange formality, besides it wouldn't be like anyone would care. Seth, or rather the parasite began walking outside, sensing the power of a demon encroaching upon this area. "Come out, we know you're here, Karne....disciple of Sssatan.." He hissed, clenching his fists as if her were prepared for a fight, in fact he was, perhaps a show of the power Seth had at his disposal would make him a much more willing subject. [/quote] verona began taking him up the stairs, creaking with every step. "i should fix these stairs sometime, theyve never creaked before..." she held his hand tightly, blushing as he gently squeezed back. " im sorry if im making this awkward for you, im not used to you actually being... there.." the thought of this made her blush slightly more as they walked into the room she was taking him to. he opened the door, and walked in, sitting on the bed. she patted the spot next to her, signaling him to sit down with her. ------- [i]Meanwhile....[/i] Karne and his dragon landed a little ways from the house, as he jumped off the back of the foul beast. he sniffed the air, it reeked of human and demon scent. he looked over to see what looked like a human with a demonic hint of scent walking towards him. "you foul beast, ill put you in your place for even thinking about calling me by name."