Numerous questions buzzed in Alex's mind as he inadvertently blamed himself for the current scenario playing out before him.
Questions like why had the Taskmaster entered the hall?... Was it because he heard Alex enter or he had a task to perform but was stopped from doing so due to noticing an intruder's presence?... Or how would he prevent the situation from escalating considering the massive debuff he was currently under?
These and much more flitted through Alex's mind, leaving him increasingly troubled as he watched the dark ichor about the unconscious Taskmaster tremble as though given life.
It churned before going ahead to slowly intrude on the Taskmaster's body, ensuring that the minor corruption he was under would not dissipate quickly.
Dread gave way to outright terror as the dark ichor bloomed with several red eyes filled with bloodlust and plotting wanton destruction.
He took steps back as the Taskmaster took some forward.
