Drake's eyes betrayed nothing of what he'd done. No remorse and no apology. He wasn't sorry for using the device on them. It was a good way to ensure they did what he wanted. Plus it only worked for the person holding it. Its presence in his pocket made the effects much less powerful, but it was still a tool of great strength. He removed the device from his pocket, showing the small, pen shaped contraption. It was no longer than a fountain pen and jet black in color. The material had no reflection at all. In fact, it seemed to suck the light out of the area surrounding it. Drake's golden eyes were hard, but not cold. He knew the thing was far more effective while he was in direct contact with it.<br/>"It's called a complacency resonator. I have people in the field of developing such things. I am a very powerful man. I'll put it away now. It was simply a display of just how easy it would be for me to ensure obedience from most people. I'm afraid that there are anomalies who seem to be immune to its effects."<br/>Drake slipped the resonator into his coat and the results were almost instantaneous. The power of the resonator only worked when they were near enough to it. And Drake's coat took care of that, storing it in the infinite depths of its blackness.<br/>"In answer to your questions. No. I have no wish to keep you if you want to go. I'll let you do that freely. And As I demonstrated. I have the means to control people's very wills at my disposal. It's not perfect, but effective enough in most circumstances. Now. Will you two come with me so we may talk freely? I'm afraid that we are now rather pressed for time."<br/>Drake could feel a slight chill in the air. He doubted anyone else felt it. It was a kind of sixth sense he had. He always knew when danger was coming. And it was indeed coming. And fast. Drake was feeling very uneasy. He wasn't keen on testing his immortality with these creatures. They seemed able to drain the life out of things. And he wasn't sure he was an acception.