Liam emerged from the rubble to see a familiar figure standing before Serafina. He walked back out cautiously. "Director?" he called out, causing Grey to turn slightly backwards to look at him. "Stay back, you stupid boy!" Grey commanded, stretching his left hand backwards in a gesture for Liam to halt.
Liam slowed his steps to a stop. Grey's head turned back towards Serafina, who was looking at him with disgust and fury. "Out of my way, Garene! I'm taking that boy's head," Serafina snarled.
"Not on my watch!" Grey replied immediately.
"Then be sure you're at your best, because you're going to die with him," she said, her aura flaring as the avatar behind her readied the scythe in its hand.
Liam spoke from behind Grey, lightning now coursing through his skin. "Director, get out of the way." He was ready to face Serafina.
"Liam, you have been given director's orders. Stand down! I will not repeat myself again," Grey threatened, casting this dangerous look back at Liam.
