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Salem listened intently to Victor as he spoke. Nodding in affirmation even if he couldnt see. As they retrieved the orb of Sorrow he paused for a moment and then spoke in a low and somber voice. [Color=82ca9d]"What drives you...pushes you and haunts you... What is it that does so for you? What sorrow are you holding onto that may come forth and face us in the following challenge. You mentioned trust, and a part of that is allowing others to see into your sorrows and being open with one another."[/color] He thought back on the countless times he has now been invaded by mental magics and began to understand how Victor could keep himself so guarded. The more who knew of his weaknesses the easier it would become to prey on him. After all who wouldnt want to prey on an Astorio? Salem cleared his throat before continuing on [Color=82ca9d]"I need to know what we might face so that we're better prepared for what's to come."[/color] Though surely would tell him that he should always be prepared for the inevitable and that that was how victories were taken.

As the pair approached the table Salem described the scene laid out before them leading Victor towards one chair and then climbing off him and taking the seat across from his vampire. [color=deepskyblue]“With this choice, you’ve chosen the game. Take a seat with orb in hand and place it in the center stand. Wait a moment and then you’ll see what challenge awaits your misery. Guess the names with only clues given carefully to you. If you win, the orb you keep otherwise away you weep.”[/color] he read it aloud to him as he sat and began to grow concerned with the mentioning of a game. Ofcourse they would turn someones emotions into a sick game, that's all theyd done with Salem thus far so why not do the same to his vampire? [Color=82ca9d]"Whenever you're ready I will guide your hands to place the orb on its holder."[/color] Suddenly there was a loud scream in the distance. A woman most likely taking the exam. Salem sat there and wondered what horrors this might bring and look at Victor [Color=82ca9d]"Should we check that scream out? It could just be a challenger face their trials like us or...it could be the killer again. This would be the perfect time to attack, vampires incapacitated, mages alone to fend for two."[/color]