Bruce listened thoughtfully to the battle outside, pondering his first encounter with the leader of the Order. He'd come into this final confrontation with all confidence. That hadn't changed, exactly, but his willingness to submit to his baser instincts and desires as they paved their path had been mellowed somewhat. 

Preparations of all types needed to be improvised- if ideas were going to be executed, communication was vital, and the time was short. And haphazard attempts at new techniques were not going to cut it here.

Alvios was still kneeling by Vale's body- the vampire had redeemed himself somewhat in Bruce's eyes, but he felt little need to grieve. Vale had done what he needed to do. Bruce respected that. 

[color=0072bc]"Lightbringer,"[/color] Bruce said slowly, still facing the entrance of the tower. [color=0072bc]"Might you be able to instruct me the finer points of Ki transference?"[/color]