SHE DANCED AND PARRIED and stayed between me and the other demon as it pressed its attack. That beautiful blade slicing through the air in those graceful arcs. Chipping carapace off the claws of the beast and actually drawing its blood. Leaving sizzling trails of scarred flesh in its wake.
She was moving faster than any human should be able to. I was mesmerized. I used The Sight and caught fluttering glimpses of wings of pure soul fire slashing through the air behind her as she spun and danced around the demon.
She turned to look at me. That same soul fire burning in her eyes, it hurt, it burned my entire being, and I felt shame for what I was, while I wanted nothing more than to bask in it.
She said with concern coloring her voice as she fought, barely paying attention to the cre
