[center][h2][b]. . . ╰──╮Kaiji Serelith╭──╯ . . .[/b][/h2]
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Location: Dogfall                                                       Interactions: [@OliveYou] [/center]
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Kaiji flinched as the sigil flared to life behind the man before him, burning brighter than a midday sun in a storm-sick sky. Its warmth was suffocating, holy and unyielding. The monk’s hand extended, palm open, glowing with intent. [i]This[/i] was the moment. Kaiji’s breath hitched with fear flashing in his eyes, but not fear of the Light. It was far too well-timed.

From above, the hounds let out a shrieking howl before dropping on either side of the two men.

With a sickening crunch of flesh and stone, one landed just behind Hwei while the other lunged straight for his left side, massive jaws snapping open wide to clamp onto the monk’s outstretched arm before he could lay his hand upon Kaiji. The Grims were monstrous: part-canine, part-shadow, ribs like black iron pressing through flesh, eyes blazing like coals.

And in the second of chaos, Kaiji stood. No longer broken, no longer weak—his limbs moved with fluid precision as he shed the illusion of trembling. Blood still streaked his face, but it no longer hindered him it framed his smile. [color=#1e9c0b]"You almost had me,"[/color] he murmured, voice far too calm. [color=#1e9c0b]“Almost.”[/color]

He flicked his wrist and let the venom rise. [u][b]Ability Trigger: Mamba’s Whisper[/b][/u]

His voice shifted, dropped into a tone so low it slithered into the mind rather than the ears. [color=#1e9c0b]"Sleep, candlelight...fade away."[/color] The words wrapped around Hwei like a snake around the throat, weaving into his thoughts, pressing into his sense of self with soft, suffocating warmth. It wasn’t just a command, it was a pressure, an emotional weight, a suggestion formed from darkness and despair.

[color=#619956][i]You’re tired. So tired. Why fight?[/i][/color]