Castle Sanctus
Zaak's cloak of Umbra scraps the ground behind him like a blanket of knives. His movements almost placid. 

Vincent is quiet for a moment. He look at Lotus then turns further to look at Alistair. Alistair's eyes go slightly wide and he almost reaches out as if to stop him. Vincent closes his eyes and turns his face forward to Zaak. 

Vincent drops the shell of compliance be been wearing and starts to speak in agreement with Lotus. Before the words leave his mouth Zaak is there. The Umbra has twisted into many arms and hands that seize Vincent and pin him to the wall. Zaak's hand has pierced Vincent's body. His long spindly fingers return and wrap around Vincent's chest abs shoulders. With a snap Zaak crushes Vincent who bursts apart into silvery threads which are quickly absorbed into Zaak.

"Your thoughts betray you, Emperor. Worry naught, I will quell your fickle heart." Zaak speaks. He wheels on Lotus.

"You are not my enemy Lotus. You are not even a nuisance. Our war ended and eternity of lifetimes ago. Help me or don't. It doesn't matter." Zaak strides away. 

Alistair approaches. He is visibly shaking. With fear or rage isn't apparent through his stoic mask. 
"Lotus, follow Omega. Please."