𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐀

"I can't say I'm shocked - Not entirely."

"Ex Black Dragon, left our group 'bout six years ago. Sophie is her name. I've heard rumors she's running with them these days." Click of his tongue behind his mask. "I mostly ask because I haven't seen the bossman, the guy with the eye, in a hot minute. Might'a killed him."

"Was Soph there?" Probably not. "Odd question. Forget it."

Snort, a roll of eyes behind his mask. "The guy with the hat would run if I sneezed. Besides, unlike you, I'm not some demigod who can throw fireballs. I'm human. Squishy. Shocker I know."

"I'm not stupid for starters - If I go charging into Red Dragon HQ, wherever they are, chances are I won't make it past the entrance. If I'm gonna kill him, he needs to present himself."

"Fastest man you'll probably meet."

"Like hell I'd let that prick kill him, he's mine."

"Ha. Friends. That's funny. He's probably a lapdog, trained to heel and bark when Dickhead commands it."

"You make it sound as if I left."

"Rivals don't cut it, pal. Why do you think I don't look like a bushel of roses?"

Quirking a brow, remaining planted with his arms folded over his chest. "If it isn't the so-called hero of Edenia."

"Partly correct. I have a deep hatred for that swine."

"If I was in a room, trapped with you and Mavado, armed with a gun. Just know I'd shoot Mavado first."

"Well. I thought my day couldn't possibly get worse."