[center]the hooded being slowly came to a stop about two meters from Rachel, when she asked her inquiry's the being remained silent for a few seconds before answering "...yes..." the being responded in a dark and intimidating voice "...I was present during the time you were attacked... and I am nether friend... nor foe.. I was their for I was seeking the soul of the one who lead those angels... he has cheated me in the past... and I was simply there, to reclaim his soul for it is long overdue..." The being said as he slowly looked over to Spartan before looking back to Rachel "...because of my inability to reap the angel leaders soul... you have been cursed by his magic... therefore i am responsible for your pain..." the being said to Rachel as it turned away from her "...I've only come to tell you that i am sorry, there is nothing else I can do to help, but if it eases your pain, I will hunt down and kill the leader of those angels, ..." it said as it slightly looked back to Rachel "...best of luck with your mission..." it said as he began to make its way to the door[/center]