The power he held reacted around him. He cut off his senses. And in his mind he put up his walls once more. Stronger than he had before. Every time he let one fall he was overcome. Now he reinforced them. The power around him glowed blue as it shielded him. He slowly reigned it in until he was calm and his aura was only around his body. It seemed his power would show itself for some time.... He opened his eyes and saw the shocked face of Nora. The understanding in his brothers face. And the look of awe on the elder mage hed heard bust into the room.<br/><br/>He stood and looked at his hands. It was as if he was outlined in blue. He sighed and stretched a little. Then spoke.<br/><br/>"Its been a long time Nora.... And to you Faras." His voice was emotion less. His walls held his emotions at bay. "I dont believe we have met mage....." He looked questioningly at the elder mage.<br/><br/>Nora shivered at the blank look in Horens eyes and the tone of his voice. Faras held her close as he felt her heart ache. This wasnt the Horen they knew. He was still powerful in prescence. But he had a tortured and broken air about him. His heart was closed...... Faras sighed. He knew some of what his brother had went through by his own experience.... But by all accounts his treatment by Lord Draco was ten times worse than his own was.<br/><br/>"Brother...... We will leave you. We didnt wish to intrude. Only to know you were safe and free once more." Faras lied. He wanted nothing more than to take his brother home. It hurt to lie. But he now knew Horen was a danger to himself and them if he was too upset or distressed. He decided to speak with Lord Lyons. Perhaps they could find a way to break the hold Horens past held on his heart. He tried to pull Nora from the room as she whimpered a protest.<br/><br/>--------------<br/><br/>Brevine lay curled in her dank cage. She felt the rush of emotions and panic as Horen lost control. She weakly reached to him. Trying to sooth him. She felt him close off everything save his bond to her. She truly was the only thing that kept him from losing his mind. Slowly she felt him calm down. But she knew her sister would have trouble reaching him now. He was scared and powerful. It was a dangerous combination when he was in such a bad situation.