Zaer just sat across from the light elf, unsure of what to say next. But he didn't think this was the fault of any one person, and certainly not Ayesha's. She was just one of those people who liked to blame themselves for everything that went bad or wrong around them. But, the way she spoke, about being connected to the spirit world... what did that have to do with these dark creatures she spoke of?<br/><br/>The male had been about to open his mouth when he turned his head sharply at the sounds of Kayla taking off at a run, back from the way they had come. It was only a natural reaction, to want to go and help her people, after all. But how had they been followed so quickly? They hadn't been in their cells for very long before they had broken out. Perhaps there was some truth to what the light elf had said....<br/><br/>When Ayesha took off after the other woman, Zaer didn't move right away. He didn't see why he should chase after them. This wasn't his problem. But a small voice inside was persistent.<em>Follow them... follow her...</em>With a sigh, the swordsman got up and tore off after Ayesha.<br/><br/>He almost tripped on the bag that Ayesha had dropped. Swearing to himself he hoisted it over his shoulder and took off running again. That's when he noticed the darkness that was beginning to spread. It didn't feel right. This was not a natural occurrence. It felt wrong. And cold, like he had been plunged into an icy lake.<br/><br/>Taking a deep breath to steel himself, he drew his broadsword from his back. "Blaze, Inferno...." At these words, flames covered and danced across the dark blade. Even thought the flames did provide some light, the darkness seemed to swallow the light much to quickly, only allowing him to see a few feet in any direction. He'd have trouble finding the light elf if she wasn't trying to find him as well.<br/><br/>"Ayesha!" He shouted out, hoping his voice could penetrate this darkness. "If you can hear me, then listen well! You cannot blame yourself for all of this!" He wasn't sure why, but he thought that some encouraging words may help. Darkness was often associated with fear, and despair. "Did you call these creatures to attack innocent people? I don't think so. Something else is going on here. And if you just roll over and give up now, then all is lost! If you think that this darkness is using you as it's eyes, then find a way to fight back!" If the darkness needed her to find it's targets, then maybe she was also the key to putting an end to it.