Kieran had not thought about the cause for the sudden severance with rational reasoning, nor did he consider the other angles of what could have happened.
Because of that, he did things in his abrupt fury.
One of those things was neglecting the peril of his current surroundings. It was a lapse in judgment and awareness, and it was not without consequence, which Cardinal Weiss made abundantly clear with his grim visage.
Together, they stood atop the Wailing Sierra's second mountain, with the Screaming Night far beneath their feet. Their footing was narrow, barely enough to gain purchase for an unhindered attack or to mount an unassailable defense, but Cardinal Weiss exhibited his exceptional poise in combat and his familiarity with the nuances of disadvantageous fighting.
"Put your back to mine now and remain vigilant, Condemned Fiend."
