The beast closed the distance across the room with an unholy speed, however it was no match for the combined quickness of the blades brought against it. The shining steel blurred in deadly arcs as they sliced through the air and cut into the creature.<br/><br/>It did not bleed, but thick greenish-black smoke poured from the wounds. In moments it was lost from sight, engulfed in the dark flames that consumed it. Then it was gone, leaving only a dark scorched mark on the floor when it had disappeared.<br/><br/>As it vanished, the crimson hued man, knelt at teh spot and thoughtfully tasted the ashes. "It is gone." he declared in his deep resonating voice. He turned to face the others. "You fight well." he stated simply to the mercenary. "I see why Lord Rune wishes to... control you."<br/><br/>He paused as he regarded the others, pointedly ignoring the paladin for now. His eyes settled on the demon-tainted lass. "You are a tasty morsel. We must speak. But not here and not now."