Bayne stared silently at the priestess as she held her, her grip on her throat unyielding.<span style="color: DarkOrchid"> "Creeper has stood by my side longer than you've been alive, she knows me better than I know myself. And you would put the blame on her? I should- didn't get hurt? You would put yourself in danger to make sure I wouldn't get hurt? Me? A demon?" </span>The hatred in her eyes seemed to break after a moment.<span style="color: DarkOrchid">"Life is a delicate, precious thing that should be cherished... A lot like you, my dear Susan."</span>She released the priestess' neck and pulled her into a tight hug. Bayne's body noticeably relaxed as she held Susan and gave her a soft kiss on the forehead.<span style="color: DarkOrchid">"Please go back to the temple and carry on your duties, once I've dealt with his and that Elf I'll come by and apologize properly."</span>She nodded her to erection and the furious ship captain who was now propped up against the side of the building with her arms folded.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>