Ophidian stared at Karrie and shook his head.<span style="color: #ff8000"> "why wont you let me help you!? your not afraid of me, at least not for time being but you still won't even give me a chance. i have promised and in fact threatened to remain at your side as long as you need me and still you spit at me. you are fucking safe you stupid, stubborn child! i have not harmed you! angered you, yes, frightened you certainly, maybe even terrified you a little but i have not so much as left a scratch on you despite your continuous verbal abuse!"</span>he shook his head and looked around at the hidden demons.<span style="color: #ff8000">"do you idiots have any advice? i tried affection, kindness, threats and even force and she still rails against me like an impudent child."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>