'...Selene.'
Alaric remained silent for a long moment, his sudden stillness radiating outward like a ripple across water.
The entire pavilion fell into deathly quiet, every Evolver in the vicinity instinctively ceasing their activities. Even the wounded spirits seemed to hold their breath in solidarity.
When someone of Alaric's caliber went silent, it meant he was making a decision that would affect everyone around him.
Then, slowly, Alaric sheathed his sword.
Clink!
"Tell him that I won't delay it for a moment longer than one year. Not a single second beyond that time-line. Make that condition explicitly clear. The time now is: 21:56:201. This time next year, this agreement will end."
The Evolver's face immediately brightened, breaking into a smile so wide his lips nearly reached the corners of his face.
Relief and excitement radiating from his body.
"Yes, Captain! I will make sure to relay your terms to the the old master precisely!"
