They didn't have to wait long.  Lunging at the both of them, the shade extendedn its 'hands' to entrap them.  Marcus seemed unworried by its movements.  Not moving, he waited till in was right upon him before a burst of light sprang forth from his hands, causing the thing to shriek in an unholy and inhuman way.<br/><br/>"Thought so."  Marcus said as he watched it recoil from the attack.