[color=violet]"Why do you follow his orders? Why did you ever join him at all?"[/color] Oz questioned. He stood in a flexible side stance and reduced his output on shields to prepare himself for spontaneous bursts of movement. It looked like Zelriane was readying himself to move faster and he wanted to be ready to respond. [color=violet]"I've seen no redeemable qualities or intentions in him. His actions are petty and unjust. Is it coercion that reins you in? Fear? Respect? I would know you so we can fight unhindered."[/color]