[quote=CreedTheChimera]
The breaking eardrums never happens, and neither does the explosion. The mask turns back into a, seemingly mocking, sadistic smile. "Ahh, there we go. It took longer than expected, but it's working now." He punches you again, and it registers fully. You're sent flying into the wall, forcing you to cough up blood.
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I look around obviously worried.
"How...what?!" I say trying to cast lighting.