[Kaede's voice crackled into a hoarse snarl, more animal than human as the shock lance made contact with her side. But this time, she was able to latch onto it before her hands clenched to convulsive fists. Her limbs jerked back--and yanked the lance out of the thrall's grasp. The undead continued holding position, mimicking the last orders it was given like the morbid puppet it was.
The necromancer gestured angrily at the remaining thrall, who dropped their torch in favor of using its lance. This time, this jab, Kaede wasn't able to grab for it; the electricity jolted through her muscles and the Chimera collapsed into an angry, twitching heap.
The torch guttered, sending the lights flickering.]
"And who are you to judge what must be done?"
[The Witch facing Zack took no further notice, focused on the sword and the opponent behind it. That swing covered the entirety of the street from end to end, forcing the Witch to step backwards. But as he retreated, the whip snapped into motion, flicking beneath the sword and lashing upwards, crackling with the same voltage that had knocked Kaede down.]
"Without direction, the mind of a Monster falls to bestial shambles. We provide guidance--and discipline. Submit, and no harm would have befallen you."
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The necromancer gestured angrily at the remaining thrall, who dropped their torch in favor of using its lance. This time, this jab, Kaede wasn't able to grab for it; the electricity jolted through her muscles and the Chimera collapsed into an angry, twitching heap.
The torch guttered, sending the lights flickering.]
"And who are you to judge what must be done?"
[The Witch facing Zack took no further notice, focused on the sword and the opponent behind it. That swing covered the entirety of the street from end to end, forcing the Witch to step backwards. But as he retreated, the whip snapped into motion, flicking beneath the sword and lashing upwards, crackling with the same voltage that had knocked Kaede down.]
"Without direction, the mind of a Monster falls to bestial shambles. We provide guidance--and discipline. Submit, and no harm would have befallen you."