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As the snake lunged there was a vicious crunching sound. This was revealed to be the snake's own teeth shattering before its head blew into splinters as Ward swung his arm violently to the side, revealing his forearm to be wrapped in chains.

"You know, [i]miss[/i]," Ward hissed as he stood, "regardless of how poor my first impression may or may not have been, I feel I've done my best to be patient and polite. I did not waste your time, I gave you the chance to make it worthwhile. I offered friendship or at least a mutually beneficial arrangement, with every opportunity for you to walk away with no strings attached, but apparently you can't help but to act the child you appear to be."

"I'm sorry if you're feeling disappointed, but it takes more than a pile of moving bones to intimidate me. I suggest in the future you think twice before needlessly making enemies..." The building began to creak and the lights flickered and dimmed as some otherworldly force seemed to pry at the very foundations. In the dark corners of the room the shadows began to writhe and a horrid scratching sound emanated from them, as in something was trying to claw its way into the world. However, Ward soon pinched the bridge of his nose and took a deep breath. Just as soon as it started, it stopped as the boy calmed himself, letting all his chains fall away and fade into nothingness. "Because I'm the newcomer to these parts, I'll just forget about this. I'll even state that my offer still stands, but you'll forgive me if at this point I don't hold my breath. Good day..." 

With that Ward stepped past her and exited the room.

"How disappointing..." he muttered to himself. Well, it wasn't the end of the world. It was a humbling reminder that his path would be a difficult one. But, well...

He wasn't intimidated.