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Vance snorted as his faction quarreled. As he listened to Gabbe's poor behavior and Falwich's cold tone, the look of distaste could not be wiped off his face. When Kaine spoke of how they were no better than humans, he felt his face fall solemn. An emptiness filled within his chest cavity, a place where extreme darkness and turmoil resided. He had no remorse, and did not regret all the lives he had taken. Though he knew this was true, all in all, they were no better, only stronger. He then awaited for the bickering to end, but then the Aduro closed in on Gabbe with threats. It was at this that he stood from his chair and stepped between them all.

"Enough of this!" He spoke sharply. His attention was more so directed at his faction than Elei'mei. "Indeed we all have reason to not confide in outsiders, but mistrust does not require hostility. How do you all expect to fare out on Eshara threatening every stranger you see? We'll be discovered in no time."

His eyes melted furiously into each of their faces. He did not want to be harsh on the faction with such a touchy subject, but he realized they were all growing too comfortable in this so called "home". It was time he stepped up in being their leader and do his best to prepare them both physically and mentally for anything in outside worlds. He wasn't exactly sure himself what to expect on this other planet. For now, they would only visit Eshara and acquire information of the planet. Elei'mei would make a great asset to their expeditions if she really does contain valuable information that she claims to have. He had heard of dragons on Lado, but they were mythical creatures of folklore. They were not real in the slightest, only imagined as greatly feared beasts with devastating breath attacks. It was these creatures he would not know how to prepare his faction for, but Elei'mei could. He knew humans well and their typical behaviors, it wouldn't be hard to tiptoe around them and blend in the masses. However, the faction's thick=headedness and ignorance was beginning to tick him off. None of them were able to take a hint or realize his logic here. Not to mention Vance was quite bored with this world. There was nothing left here, no purpose for them anymore. He longed for change, and change was standing before him in this very room.

His focus then stood on Gabbe and Falwich with his eyes piercing through theirs. They reflected his determination, mischief. confidence, and a plead. He opened the channels of his mind to Falwich in hopes he could make his friend ease his stance. Falwich, I know you do not trust Elei'mei, and you have every right not to. But I am asking you to back down from this aggressive demeanor. Do you really think I am welcoming this creature just for the hell of it? Open your eyes Falwich, she proves useful. Now stand down, and get Gabbe to do so as well. You're both starting to step out of line. This isn't your typical get together and both your behaviors are making us out to be ignorant amateurs. At this thought, Vance flashed a glance of warning towards Falwich.

His gaze paused for a long moment and then he felt Kaine's hand grab his shoulder. It was odd for a second, energy, no rather a connection being made between them. It was as if a channel of emotions had been revealed and all of Vance's confidences were shared with Kaine. He felt somewhat of a relief that at least now one of his comrades understood somewhat where he was getting at.

“I’m with this group, through and through Vance. I trust your judgment; you will do what is best for us.” Kaine spoke and Vance flickered a slight smile towards him.

“I need to go cool my head,” Kaine whispered. “I’ll return once I have done that.”

Vance nodded, but then Kaine suddenly vanished in glimpses of light. Vance was dumbstruck, not at all certain what Kaine had just did. He could easily tell he wasn't the only one by the others reactions.

"What just happened?" Kiera asked in a puzzled tone.

"What the hell?!" Gabbe gasped.

Vance thought long on this then scratched his head deep in thought. He then recalled his spirit creator, Gwydion. Gwydion had mentioned that their powers would grow and that when necessarily the spirits would bestow new abilities on their creations. Perhaps this was one of them? He then relaxed his shoulders and shoved his hands into his pockets. "Well then, that's new." he mentioned nonchalantly deciding to throw his input in on this one.