The news, delivered in Qin Jiu's calm, melodic voice, sent a ripple of excitement through the worshippers. Michael, however, felt a different kind of thrill. A thrill of anticipation, of the hunt, coursed through Michael. He wanted to use the Transference of Consciousness spell on Qin Jiu herself, to see what lay at the top of that staircase, to explore the inner sanctum of Agra's temple. But he couldn't. Not while he was already… occupying another body. And even if he could, he wasn't sure it would work. Qin Jiu, with her rune mastery, her heightened awareness, her connection to whatever the hell was going on with Agra… she'd likely sense the intrusion, the blackout, and raise the alarm.
No, it was better to stick with the minions. Gather information. Wait for the right moment to strike.
"Agra is… pleased with the progress of the temple," Qin Jiu continued, her gaze shifting towards the massive statue beside her.
