Alvios was already standing despite the tremors, lifting his sword from the table and strapping the blade and sheathe properly over his shoulder. Despite everything, he felt a sudden rush within him. He thought he'd feel intimidation, or have to fight off panic. Instead, he was feeling [i]excited.[/i] Perhaps it was because it was all finally going to have closure; his path began with Shaidra and Yzeira, and now he was coming back for them again, with more than just pride in his heart and spirit in his body.

     [color=mediumorchid]"Power pills or not, I think the only thing Jeff could bring us that would be helpful now is another drink for Bruce. Hell, I could go for one myself. Might as well challenge the end of the world with no regrets."[/color]