As Night Ends [Closed, R]

["Taka" Sar]

It had been a long night. And an even longer drive back to the estate where her first club had been. It was strange to see it so empty. To not feel the slightest hum of reiatsu through the suppression layers. So when they finally rolled up to the entrance and her men transported their 'guest' downstairs, wearing thick padded gloves in the event that the woman got bitey. but all the same, she would be brought down, and before long, she would find herself, thank to her cooperation, in a warm, comfortable bed, down int that dark, deep dungeon in the depths of what once was a club. She was chained to the wall by the only part of her that really COULD be fastened to something, by a manacle around her neck. Not too tight, just loose and wide enough that she couldn't just pull her head out of it.

A Process that Taka oversaw directly. To make sure that none of her men were....overzealous in handling the woman responsibel for killing one of theirs. After all, the woman had cooperated fairly well. The stumps of her limbs were even treated and bandaged up, to prevent any potential complications. And once all the preparation and precautions were put in place. Once the entrance was sealed and the men left. Taka found herself alone down in the cell with the Bount. Watching her calmly enough. Patiently waiting for the woman to speak up first.

She understood the situation. That there might be animosity. A grudge even. And truth be told, she didn't expect Eris to talk if she didn't want to. But at the very least, she decided to be present. She'd had a chance to eat. And Eris had been offered some food as well, which of course, Taka would help her eat if need be. So they could have the conversation without the FULL weight of tiredness about them. Or well....she wouldn't. She had no idea if Eris actually relied on calorie intake or not. But well, the woman could always speak up if he needed like a live rabbit or soemthing to sap.
In either case. She was all ears as she watched her prisoner idly. Waiting for them to come around to starting the conversation.

[Eris Discordia]

<sub>There were other matters that Eris was more hard pressed about. Much to her dismay, her wounds required much of her focus gathering the reiatsu within her body to recover what she had lost. This would take time to accomplish as the small group was escorted the pair to a familiar place, and to one that Eris had a great deal of disgust with. A place that had gotten under her skin to a level of wanting to gag from being close to. Such a place that Aura was kept in before like an animal, being that it was an utter disgrace to the Bounts. It vexed the Bount to be treated as though she were an animal. The Mod Soul knew of this matter all too well from their first meeting. A place of disgust that had no meaning beyond keeping beasts, than that of anything else. Eris stomached what was going to happen, bring herself to the realization of it all, and at the same time used it.

It was utterly grotesque. Animosity was an understatement. The putrid, unkept facility that the structure once served did acknowledge the fact that the Mod Soul had moved her operations. A place that she utilized to keep what remained of her "friend" in chains. The severe lack of understanding was appalling that in which could have been resolved. This place served as a reminder that there were no others that could care more about the Bounts than that of what Aura, and themselves had established. This Taka lacked the necessities. Luke lacked the fortitude and the mentality to guide anyone. The lack in dedication was severe, only resorting to what they believed was best for a race that was misunderstood. However, among the two, between the false Bount and the Mod Soul, at least one was capable of learning while the other roamed within his own delusions. Eris sighed.

Her left arm caused the chain to chime against its roots. Both her neck, and injured limbs were sore. The lack of warmth in the basement was not ideal, even causing the Bount to perspirate some beneath her jacket. Food was provided, perhaps being some notion of good gesture between the two. Eris gazed down to the prepared dish that was set before her with utter insult. She could not feel reiatsu from beyond the walls that enshrined the lower levels. The Mod Soul remained alone with the Bount beneath the abandoned facility as the two simply traded glances in utter silence. One watching the other to see what will happen next. Eris distributing her reiatsu into her bloodied bandaged nubs, while shifting her glance between the Mod Soul, and to that of the notion of what was considered a means of eating for the Bount.

"This is degrading. I can not fathom how Aura would see this as a means of living. It is vile." Eris expressed in a disgusted tone. The chains rattled once more with her single leg sliding the meal away to the side of herself. "It is not a means to live if needing to be subjugated in such a manner. I can see how she became what she is now." she added on. Closing her eyes the Bount leaned into the stone wall behind her whilst taking deep breathes. Bounts were not animals that were to be treated as such. All that they had become was not out of choice, but the nature they were born with. Something a Mod Soul, and an outcast would not understand. Was it always like this? The Doll spoke in some levels of discomfort. "It has always been this way for our kind. It is why Bounts could only care for Bounts as we could only understand the plight and pain that they must endure. It the other races, or Bounts who were raised by other races are those who would gradually look down upon us for what we are, and what we must do. For if we do not expand ourselves, then we risk of fading away over time. To die like animals by those who would seek us out regardless of what life we choose to live."

Eris spoke to herself, having find it to be as ridiculous to explain to her own Doll. But, it could not be helped. Mako was a partial manifestation of herself, as the other was that of an entirely different being. So, a degree of forgiveness was there. "Regardless of our tale it is the same result." she nearly growled at the thought of what occurred to her home. It did not matter of what the Bounts did, or how they would portray themselves as. Their fate would never change. Only they knew what it felt like.</sub>

["Taka" Sar]

Taka shrugged lightly. By no means blind to the sheer indignity that seemed to stem within Eris. And honestly, Taka really considered it an emotion of privledge. She was a live, wasn't she? The truth of it was she clearly didn't understand. Bounts had some...long legacy history that they were affixed to. Ancient some of them. And with that, came some sort of weird pride, one she had, strangely, seen start to manifest in Aura as well. And she just didn't understand it. For a Mod Soul, most of anything that survived were two things: Life and Freedom. She was allowing Eris her life. And a chance at freedom. She was not down here indefinitely. And so, that repulsed tone washed over her like waves on a rock. The Mod Soul remaining unsympathetic to her conceived notions of believeing she should for some reason be treated better, or be kept somewhere more hospitable.

"It was a fate she chose. She wanted help. And while she did wind up somewhat caving. It borrowed her enough time for me to find a solution to her little problem." She noted calmly enough but of course, she wasn't really all that invested in the subject. But she actually smiled just a little at the mention of Eris speaking of what she assumed was some history of being caged. And she ...audibly laughed at that, shaking her head and leaning back against the wall of the cell as she took a moemnt to stifle her giggles. "Ohhhh, you REALLY don't know anything about being caged. Well. No. You probably do. But trust me when I say that I know a thing or two about the subject." She let her cheek rest in her palm as she watched the woman across from her.

"But we're not really here for a pity party, are we? We're here because of a failure to communicate. So Eris. Let's not be coy. Why exactly are you going around Karakura slaughtering heaps of humans? I could get if this was some sort of retaliation. But my guy in there didn't give any word of them stepping around you guys' territory. This was you going out of your way. Which, frankly, is a very good way to get unwanted attention." Taka noted, gesturing around to.....well their current situation. "Look, I get a notion of vigilantism. But ....you DO know I'm not the strongest gal in town right? And far from the meanest. Do you have any clue about the connections in this city? What if someone stronger than me showed up? Someone those guys you bumped off WORKED for? Humans aren't the only criminals in Karakura. If someone else had run into your little batman routine, you'd have a dozen needles in your arm and some MUCH more degrading stuff happening right now." She noted with a hard, flat tone to her voice.

She closed her eyes and shook her head. "Not to mention the secrets. Don't you think you should have...I don't know, contacted some of the muscle in Karakura? Not even necessarily Xcution or Uzaki. There's plenty of freelancers. Bount or similar, who woulda been happy to take up a joint front against some problems in Karakura. Just how far did you THINK you were going to go? Your doll couldn't even stand." She stood up and made her way over to Eris, frowning as she crouched to get down to their level. "You coulda done this smart. You coulda been prepared. Strong. You think that those guys vanish and stuff us just gonna stop? It's called a vacuum. You take one group out, crime just doesn't STOP. Someone else moves in to take their place. Those humans you killed? With the exception of my guy on the inside, they were expendable. Humans who couldn't even beat YOU. And for what? Eris? What were you trying to accomplish?"

She didn't raise her voice. She didn't gain any sneer or derision in her voice. She was calm, and collected. She was curious. she wanted to know WHY her man was dead. WHY Eris had risked such a move so soon after being etablished. There was NO way the coven base was even properly rennovated, let alone properly fortified. This was a problem. Anf the first step to fixing it, was to figure out what it was here in the first place.

[Eris Discordia]

<sub>Droplets echoed into the cell from the distance. The only sound emitted within the moments of silence as a mental piece on the chess board was moved. The Mod Soul was certainly curious about the metaphorical smoke and fire that the Bounts were causing. An opening that the Mod Soul left for the Bount to guide her piece within her fold. Eris smiled upon Zaluu's approach. It was not much at the time, yet everything was falling into place, or, to a degree that could be managed. Seeing first hand at the conditions that Aura was kept in gave Eris further insight. Bits of information that can be used later on when appropriate, hearing to the lack of dedication that Luke had with the whole ordeal. More and more information that was being fed into the Bount, finding more than what she first thought originally. Perhaps this form of degradation was worth while after all.

Her smile faded in tune with her response, "I see. And of course not. Why would I seek pity from a race that endured just as much as the Bounts. Furthermore, it is a waste of time." the Bount stated frankly. In regards to what occurred earlier in the night was nothing more than advancing the Bounts as a whole. Pieces on the chess board being removed, leaving a potential opening on the end of the Bounts meant to be exploited. A gap that was made as so to bring in others, and those others that would be put to use without knowing it to create further openings on the side of this new opponent. "I do not see a 'lack in communication' rather than an organization that removed themselves from the territory of Karakura, when it was made clear that the city will be under the care of the Bounts."

Eris pointed to this detail when in regards to the deal that was struck, leaving the city to what the Bounts had now planned for. What occurred with the accomplice of the Mod Soul was involving himself to those that were made to be put to use for the Covenant. In other words, beings that were to be used, or remove in the matter that they sought fit. "While it is tragic to discover the loss of your comrade, nevertheless it was not made known to us of your operations continuing within Karakura as the criminals in Karakura fall into the jurisdiction of the Bounts. How we utilize them is left to our judgement as they already meant to due harm to those Humans who seek to better society as a whole." Eris explained the perspective, of the role that the criminals played into the agendas of the Bount race as she and Aura had provided such information in their meeting. Or perhaps, those details were provided to Luke.

"I would view this lack of communication if we were provided such information." Her shackles rattled slight as the Bount adjusted her position of her arm, resting it onto her lap. The echoing drops of water gave further life to the environment beyond that of the pair's voice perspectives. "As to the what occurred with the Humans that we dealt with, what reasoning there was for their removal was based on locating possible resources that the Bounts can make use of, and to guide their associates to where we want them to be." Eris provided an overview as to what would put into detail, as it served numerous purposes. " The first objective is to inspire the sense of superiority over the Humans, making them believe that there a threat to their business. Now, with that in mind it serves the Bounts in removing those who are easily frightened to future operations being committed in Karakura." she dragged her finger from a small puddle of collected moisture, forming a path of beads away from the whole.

"This removes possible insurgents from conducting their business as much as it does safeguarding the Humans that continue with their daily lives in support of their community. While, at the same time, revealing to us who are the extremists among the criminals, bringing them to light. Now, where to you believe they would turn to for support in Karakura?" Of course, there were multiple answers to this question. Freelance Mercenaries, other Crime Syndicates, outside assistance, each one that the Bounts could make use of, and those remaining options that the Covenant would already know of, or have possession over. This is what Eris explained to the Mod Soul as a majority of the crime syndicates have already been placed under Bount control, with them not even being aware of it. It was as Zaluu commented earlier in regards to "those who are stronger" than the Bounts.

Indeed, their own military strength lacked the might that was needed to face the enemy face to face. However, as many of their own abilities pertained to certain aspect of darkness, they were not prone to fighting fair as Zaluu phrased it in their prior engagement. "And in regards to those who are, as in an agreement with you, are stronger than us we will be making full use of what resources made available to use using the currency we posses. As a matter of fact, we are currently capable of enlisting aid when needed as we have a list of Contractors with specialized skill sets at our disposal." This referred to the contacts that the Bount Leon had come into contact with. One such group questionable until they were able to learn more about them, while if needing to make use of Uzaki Enterprises, then Leon could procure materials, and personnel when desired. But, there was still risk to this too.

"As you are aware the Bounts lack strength at this current time. If we were to hire assistance beyond ourselves, making an error as to who we employ, then what possibility that our 'asset' will not turn their strength against us when they become aware of our predicament?" Contracts were not always a shield as many would think. For those that maintained a sense of honor in their duties, respecting the oath that both parties would fulfill and nothing more, what weight did paper and words have to those that will simply take what they wish. Doing so would place the Bounts in the same predicament quickly than being discovered at a later time in the future. For this reason the Bounts needed to develop themselves, using outside assistance as a last resort when needing to. In the eyes of the world, for those who live by strength alone, power was what made things right. As the Humans phrased it, "Might makes right."

"Unlike Aura, I seek the larger picture. Many of these operations that I commit are those that she does not need to know about, as each one completed allows the Bounts, the Covenant, to grow and expand. What is to be accomplished at this time is expansion." The serene shades of her eyes looked to Zaluu, remaining as complacent as before, yet carried a flat expression. "Considering we are expecting more criminals to enter this ordeal only means for the Bounts to take over, and follow their roots to where they originate. Once that is done, we will be sending Bounts to control such operations from the shadows, as they will seek other Bounts to form a small coalition, thus expanding out network while strengthening the Covenant as a whole. Thus, bringing us to now as to what is to be accomplished."

A smile cracked from the corner of the woman's lips as her eyes did not waiver from peering into the Mod Soul's. "Considering this 'lack of communication' was on par a mistake that was done by your group, the Bounts will not be taking responsibility as to what occurred this night. This conclusion has come from the fact that we were not notified as to your continued operations nor to the individuals of your group who were going to be involved in such operations. This it stands in regards to those details, and to the current predicament of myself and the Bounts that were aiding in my mission, this would be deemed an act of aggression that was commenced by your group." she stated, dropping the smile as the fact they were coming to the realization of the lost lives, and the unknown fate of the Bounts that were with her on this night's mission.

"For us Bounts, we were to defend ourselves if needed be against aggressors, or to those that would impede our operations. The Bounts with me were to follow the same orders, and procedures. So, if your people were to attempt in detaining the group, then they will retaliate as it would impede our mission, as the same came about to our encounter." Eris fought Zaluu in order to remove a potential threat, and continue on with the mission she needed to complete on behalf of the Covenant. With the Mod Soul's appearance, and questioning to knowledge that the Bount was not made aware of, it could have determined that the Mod Soul arrived to act out against the Covenant; miscommunication. Yet, removing the limbs of the Covenant's second in command, and if the Bounts with her were to be harmed or killed, then evidence were to be piled against the Mod Soul's organization, inciting, or if not promoting an act of war as it would seem.

"There is much occurring now in Karakura, and I act according to the wish of the Covenant's Leader. And, as it would seem now it can be seen as a preemptive strike against the Bounts." Eris had to think for what came next. If word were to reach Aura's ears, with how she was now. Her eyes shifted, piecing together possible scenarios, outcomes, routes that this situation could enact. "With how things ended with Mr. Clyburn I would believe that Aura will consider this as an hostile act against the Covenant."</sub>

["Taka" Sar]

Taka really wasn't in the loop for the evil musings of the woman infront of her, and thus she remained rather placid and incredulous as Eris took a moment to collect her thoughts. And she was fairly unimpressed right out of the gate. That there was some problem that Taka wasn't already all the way out of the city? She had her hands in a lot of pies, and suffice to say, some of her men would hardly be leaving Karakura. They weren't in positions where they could do so. Extracting EVERYONE would cause.... a considerable number of problems. Especially with the filth that hunted around karakura. People would take advantage and start.....acting out.

As Eris had.

A brow lifted so very slightly, and Taka let out a slow, sighing humm as she got up and moved in nice and close to the bount that was helpless on the mattress before her. Sitting right next to Eris's hip as she furrowed her brows, eyes narrowing as she stared directly into the woman's eyes. "You know....that's mighty interesting. Because I believe, our whole arrangement, was about handing over property of mine. And you behaving yourselves. I know I've pulled out a little of the location. But I REALLY don't recall there being any sort of announcement that Karakura was suddenly under the control of the bounts." She noted slowly. Calmly.

The Mod soul reached up, and thing slices of her finger slowly became invisible, as the veeeery tip of her hand, all the way up to the knuckle, vanished from sight as she reached up, and gently tapped that invisible digit against the woman's cheek, and promptly that hypercondensed film of burning light and reiatsu would hiss so very slightly as it burned away the tiniest little spot on the woman's cheek. "And you really don't STRIKE me as being in control of Karakura. S' a REAL big city. There are a whole lot of people stronger than you, and even they wouldn't be able to hold onto power here. The bounts don't have any jurisdiction here. Eris. This isn't some sort of democaracy where all the spirit races hold a yearly election and races get assigned a chore for the year. Don't pin made-up medals on your chest, sweetie." She warned calmly enough, that finger slipping back into view as she dropped the ability.

And of course, she let Eris finish this time, her expression really not improving much in the process. Addressing the matter of strength. Not trusting anyone to help them, which honestly was understandable to a point. But why not ask for Zaluu's help? Aura had been asking for it. She'd even trusted Take with the trigger to a bomb in this little coven of hers. And yet she didn't want Taka's protection in all this? It didn't make sense. And more and more, she didn't think she like this Eris woman, who seemed to hide a LOT of ambition behind that pretty face of hers.

She leaned back thoughtfully, resting her weight onto her palms as she regarded Eris's.....explanation to how her group likely reacted. "Hm. Well then they're probably dead. I told my guys to kill them if they resisted. But I also got a few softies on my security team, so there may be one or two that just got knocked out." She murmured thoughtfully. Really thinking nothing of the deaths in the slightest. As unbothered as Eris was.

She paused at the mention of luke, furrowing her brows for a moment at Eris. "Well that makes sense. Luke always did have an awful way with speaking to women. I'll have to lock him and aura into a room together if I want any progress there." She murmured, sucking her teeth, and then shrugging. "You say that like tht matters to me. An act of aggression? Do you consider yourselves some sovereign nation? If that little raid tonight was any considerable portion of your bounts. Do you really have anything to hold against me? If you consider me hostile.....so what? I don't really feel like you have much you can do about it." She stared flatly at the woman, those purple eyes glowing with reiatsu.

"Aura was taken in. She was like family to me. And I told her that she could leave whenever she wanted. If she wanted to dissappear. I was only gonna hold her down in this place so long as she WANTED me to protect people from what happened to her at night. And instead of telling me she couldn't take it. She snuck out. Found herself a happy little seat in my club. and massacred a room full of people." She noted slowly. Calmly. Meticulously. "I protected Aura, and made her safe during the Nights. I let it slide when she couldn't take it, and decided to murder a chunk of my customers and staff. I went out of MY way to hire someone to help her. To pull that evil out of her, so she could kill it with her own hands and free herself. And of course, let's not forget. I'm the one that gave her your little coven in which to live and prosper. your little castle to try and make a new beginning. Aura has done nothing but test my patience and draw in favors. Now I'm no loan shark. She was practically family. All I asked, was that she be smart. If she wants to consider my actions some sort of act of war?"

That calm expression turned almost snarling as she glared at Eris. "Then I'll kill her. And every single bount she's collected. And every bount in Karakura if I have to. The only Bount to ever NOT cause me trouble has been Luke. And even that kid tries my patience sometimes. If you or Aura want to MAKE your entire race my problem. I've no qualms about solving that problem."

[Eris Discordia]

<sub>The more that the Mod Soul spoke the more the Bount found herself amused. Each of the races that have been encountered have claimed some form of ownership of Karakura. A non-written contract that the city would under their authority to do as they seem fit, how ever, when ever. What Luke spoke to Aura about, considering the phrase "might makes right," was what led to this non-verbal reign come to existence. A war that each faction collided with each other in securing supremacy over Karakura, making it their territory, their dominion to rule as they saw fit. Yet, each of the them did little to appease the conditions within the city. Surely, Uzaki Enterprises aided with the world's populace with their advancement in technology. Their specialization in the field of spiritual weaponry arguably allowed countries to fend for themselves from the hordes of the Hollows.

Xcution, the Masters of the Underworld and stalkers of the shadows. Much of their membership remains unknown to Eris, and to the Bounts, but it did not prevent the whispers from coming, and going. The whispers that speak of Xcution mentioning their reduced activity, yet strong grip on those that operated in secrecy. This was a group that the Bounts will have to contend with in the shadows if they proceeded as such. However, based on recent events it would seem that Leon may provide some assistance on that end. It was still uncertain, but better than being completely in the dark about them. Two factions that had more influence on the Humans in the world, let alone Karakura, yet, with their reduced operations and protection much of Karakura's criminal organizations have begun to manifest once again.

Elements that continue to grow, and fester. As Zaluu had brought up earlier, ridding the issue would only invite others to take the place left open. The wound will not heal if it was constantly picked at, which would lead to further injuries, then an outbreak. Much of this is what the Bounts controlled from the shadows, and such things that Zaluu never did about. With the three primary factions within Karakura becoming more incapable of dealing with said elements, it became natural that the Bounts gained influence, and later operational control. This was something that Zaluu failed to understand, and in which Eris had to admit to what Luke spoke of being correct.

Of course, the Bounts could not publicly announce such a change of the guard. Everything had to be done in the shadows, aspects that the Shinigami would care little to not at all about. This is what made the Bount's grip all the more firm on Karakura. Certainly, Eris herself was defeated profoundly. This much she had no excuse for. However, it did not mean Aura would fall under the same fate as herself. This was what the Mod Soul was mistaken about. Eris merely watched the marionette speak as the true voice emerged from within the husk. Although Eris did not break her mutual expression, the Mod Soul continued to make the Bount chuckle from within. Democracy? The burning sensation that overlapped a small surface of her cheek throbbed, emitting a small jerk from her remaining leg. Eris growled quietly with her fangs meeting the damp air of the underground prison. All such actions adding fuel.

The note that Zaluu brought upon the Bount, suggesting that the accompanying Bounts were to be slain if resisted only continued to water the seed that was implanted already. Eris did not shed a tear, yet, could still feel a sense of loss knowing that the Bounts could have very well been killed. There were only so few of their kind left, and something that she knew will weigh heavily on Aura's mind if she were to discover it. What she decided to bring up next was what broke the mutuality on Eris' face. A smirk, followed by a snicker. Familial bonds. Caring for the girl that she entrapped in such a place that Eris currently resided in. The death of the Humans and acquaintances that the Mod Soul was to safeguard. All in which showed the lack of strength that the woman possessed. All that the Mod Soul did, for Aura and for her own close friend, was nothing more than tending to the Human part of them, and disregarded what they were. All in which was Zaluu's failure.

"I find it amusing how arrogant you sound." Eris speaks up with a neutral tone. It was not one of ridiculing, but one that was condescending, even at the slightest glimmer of it in her voice. "You speak of killing Aura, and the remaining Bounts that has sworn to protect. The same Aura that you have only seen with the eyes of someone so caring, seeing only a part of what she is. It seems that you have disregarding what she really truly is, as much as you did with your friend. I can only wonder if he has not already turned to dust. If not, untreatable." This was the problem when another race attempts to assist a Bount without the proper knowledge, nor the mind set of tending to their needs. This was why Luke failed at being what he was, and incapable of understanding the Bounts.

"I am afraid to say that your methods are lacking, and your plans are flawed. What you spoke of attempting to kill Aura was already a mistake." Eris proclaimed. "The girl that you have cared for no longer exists, or, should I say the image of her was over looked, as what she is now is nothing to when she was with you." The chains chimed once more to make that of a small orchestra at her side, caressing the small burn to her cheek. "She is already beyond your grasp as my lack of presence beside her will do very little to hinder her progression to becoming something more. The seeds have already been planted for that. All it would take now is to feed it, and allow it to grow." Her eyes looked to the flared hum in the Mod Soul's eyes, undaunted as to what she saw before herself.

Eris merely spoke, "This is why it is difficult for another race to tend to the needs of a Bount when they know very little, and lack the proper mind set to care for them. This was the purpose of the Covenant. You tended to the Humanity withint the Bounts, but not the portion that requires nurturing. Such nurturing is done within the territory that falls within the Covenant's surroudings. However, such territory is polluted and had to be cleansed. Such was the nature that myself, and the Bounts that followed me." she began to speak, adding layer onto layer leading to the current predicament. "Your lack of communicating with the Bounts is due to your negligence, as you stated that you have your hand in a bit of everything, such knowledge of the Bounts, or growing activities should have fallen onto your ears. Yet, nothing was brought to the attention of the Bounts whether to be watchful for your people mixed within the elements we sought to purge."

Her head came to rest itself against the wall, supporting her backside to straighten her posture further. "Your opinion of the Bounts come from the lack of understanding and to the over sight to what was needed. You based your opinion upon a lack of information as even Mr. Clyburn himself is guilty of. You believe he has not caused you trouble. This is due to himself not reaching his peak, or that of his desire to feed. That will come soon, and you shall see for yourself when he bares his fangs to those he is to protect. To think that you will be capable of stopping Aura and Mr. Clyburn, is inconceivable. They are already beyond your reach." she stated plainly, flatly staring back at Zaluu. "The only problem that you will have with the Bounts, Miss Zaluu, is one that you would have created with your own hands, just as Mr. Clyburn is doing with himself, and to you." The connection that was there between Luke and Aura the Bount had felt burn away. Bonds, such as friendship, are difficult to establish at times. Usually through mutual understanding that they are formed, given form through experiences both good and bad. However, bonds such as those are easily destroyed through betrayal.</sub>