Claimed by the Fallen Five
Crystal gaze distant, focused somewhere far beyond what anyone else could see.
The tension snapped with Kaine’s voice. “Alright, no. No.” His hands clenched. "I’m done standing here like an idiot. Someone’s explaining what the hell is going on.”
No response. Kaine’s gaze snapped to Ashar.
“You. You know something. I can see it written all over you.” His tone dropped, not hostile, but heavy. “What. Is. Happening.” Ashar didn’t flinch. Didn’t blink. For a long breath, he stayed silent. Then, voice low, carved from something older than words, he finally answered. “It’s not simple.” Kaine’s hands spread, sharp. “Didn’t think it would be. Don’t care. Say it anyway.” Ashar’s crystalline eyes shift
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