<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#99ccff"><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">“You should have known your place before it became necessary for me to be here. Now the price is what I choose, and I choose her.”</span> He pointed at her when he said it, then looked slightly peeved. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">“Nice trick girl, but that is all it is.”</span> He waved his hand a flash of light filled the room, simultaneously shattering her illusion and revealing her position. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">“I am more than just a pretty face you know.”</span> Quickly using his ability to access the others in the room, he felt a surge of power from Alexi. Shaking his head he spread his hand out wide at the two of them and closed it with a sharp motion, cutting both of them off from their power. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">“The two of you have much to learn, but you could be great someday if you train.”</span> He walked over to Ayla and put a hand on her shoulder, gripping it hard. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">“I have stated my price, and it will be payed. One way or another.”</span></span>