[color=dodgerblue]"Agh!"[/color] Akoni fell to one knee as he peered into the deeper layers of the being that stood before them. He was not expecting to be completely successful in learning the creature's name, but he had at least expected to maintain his composure when he failed. Had his powers really waned that much? He internally cursed his lack of discipline, but then remembered that he was supposed to be retired. That he was still skilled at all was surprising enough. 

The mage rose to his feet once more, listening to the words coming from Sevrin's lips, but spoken by something else. His attempts had not been completely in vain. They had assumed that whatever this thing was, it was a demon. Now he knew that that was not entirely the case. Which only served to make the entire situation all the more terrifying, though he fought to keep a straight face. [color=dodgerblue]"I do know exorcism,"[/color] he answered Mary, [color=dodgerblue]"But have not had need of it for more than two decades. To say that I am out of practice would be an understatement. It involves a battle of mind and spirit, one that I know I would not succeed at this time."[/color]

He eyed the possessed-Sevrin with the look of a strategist, searching over their enemy for any sign of weakness, any opening. For the time being, he was relaxed. That meant one of two things. Either this creature was overconfident to the point of leaving itself open... Or it was already prepared to take them all on at once. Though after his illumination spell failed to light up the darkness, Akoni felt the latter to be the truth. Regardless, if they were to strike, now would be the most opportune time.

[color=dodgerblue]"Sevrin..."[/color] he sighed, maintaining eye contact with the meat suit, clearly speaking to the host rather than that parasite. [color=dodgerblue]"If we end up killing you, know that it's not without remorse. But as for you, corrupted one, no tears will be shed!"[/color] At that moment Akoni thrust his open and outstretched hand forward. In the same instant two gates formed themselves, one directly in front of the mage, and the second to the side of Sevrin. Akoni's goal was simple, but critical to not just their victory, but overall survival. He had to disarm and steal the Yamato.