To say that Erich was shocked by the rapid change in the boarding party who had been affected by the dark and oozing energy of the Maw would be an understatement. He did not know how such a thing would affect him if he came into contact with it, but he made a conscious note to avoid it at all costs.
In fact, he was not alone in this mentality, as the afflicted Elves' comrades treated them as if they were infected by some kind of flesh eating virus, where they were quick to put the two of them down with their weapons.
"I'm sorry! Please forgive me!"
There were tears in the eyes of the remaining members of the boarding party when they pulled the triggers of their energy weapons, which completely and totally vaporized the afflicted Elves. Once they had been rendered into less than dust, the leader of the boarding party sighed heavily before giving the command to his troops to continue on their journey.
