_"I'm sorry I couldn't help. I wasn't programmed for situations like this, so I'm useless in a fight."_

“It’s fine,” Giltwith said with a sigh before brandishing his blade. He gave Trixie an assuring smile before next turning to Kiara. The silver energy coming from her palm suddenly burst out in a flesh…and then it was gone. Sighing, Kiara collapsed forward and gripped the edge of the nearest bed.

_"Are you okay? Is something wrong?"_

Kiara just barely heard the words and lifted her head up to look at the others. Her eyes were a little blank and her head pounded; but other than that, she was fine.

“Y-Yeah…this thing…Volunta…it has to feed on occasion…”