Round 25 Transcript

I watch Halie step between me and Jeane, her cleric's stance solid and unyielding. The 'no contracts' rule is convenient when it suits her. I circle around them slowly, my eyes taking in every detail—Jeane's patient expression, Halie's tense shoulders, the way Hera shifts uncomfortably where she sits. "Protection," I say, tapping the contract with one finger. "That's quite a claim. What exactly are we talking about here? Because 'protection' can mean a lot of things to a succubus."

I understand, Silra. You're cautious, as you should be. But this isn't about mere physical protection—it's about your spirit, your autonomy. The way Jeane looks at you... I've seen that hunger before. It's not just about tonight or tomorrow. It's about forever.