Though in the periphery of Arotrius' vision the Kyton symbol somehow seemed to throb with dark promise, promising the angel-blooded oracle deeper understanding of the diabolical labyrinth he found himself within, whatever tug he might have felt before to look at it did not return, no matter how near he strayed, and trusty Mink didn't seem to find herself caught up in it either – perhaps the symbol only worked on those actually able to perceive it, or perhaps in trying and failing to ensnare Artorius' senses, it had already expended its charge.<br/><br/>Whatever the case, Artorius didn't have long to dwell on it, because even as he turned the corner, he could see, 30 ft ahead a wall of sheer blackness. This was not like the walls of the labyrinth, not a dead-end, but, rather, it was as if his darkvision simply stopped working in that direction past 30 ft, the darkness stretching up at least as high as his darkvision extended.<br/><br/>Neither his senses nor those of Mink warned either of them of anything lurking within the darkness ahead, at least, and behind them – or, rather, to his left as he faced the unknown darkness ahead – he could hear the jangling of the chains fall silent, signalling how near their pursuer was drawing.