Berenice lies on her back, taking a few minutes to catch her breath. Speaking between her panting, she says, “That was... amazing... I should do that more often.” She sits up and looks at David, eyes still half-closed as she slowly returns to her senses. “As I promised... You’re free to-“<br/><span style="color: #4000BF"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Kill him, Berenice. Kill him for your Lord and Master.</span></span></span><br/>She shakes away the voice again before speaking. “You said you’d like to destroy the artifact right? If so, I wouldn’t mind joining you on your quest. Being so close to it for so long seems to have...<span style="font-style: italic">afflicted</span>me in some ways...”<br/><span style="color: #4000BF"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Do not let him get away. Do you not hunger, Berenice?</span></span></span><br/>Suddenly, Berenice’s stomach growls audibly as she places her hands over her belly. Her eye color shifts from green to an ominous glowing violet, pupils narrow like those of a snake. Emotion once again drains from her face as her voice goes monotone. “I must obey my Master. My orders stand.” She stands up and advances towards David.