Everyone froze as the attack slammed into the spirit and sent it spinning, its small body rotating drunkenly in the air. Its veil slipped for a brief instant, revealing a blank, doll-like face.
All the Awakeners near the attacker immediately backed away, creating distance and leaving the attacker completely alone. The man glanced around wildly.
"Do… we have support, right? We can't let those of us without coins be cheated!"
No one met his eyes.
From where I stood near the back, I watched the space around him empty out.
He's on his own, totally and absolutely on his own with the consequences of his actions.
The spirit floated closer. The air vibrated a powerful aura coiled tightly around its small frame, scraping against my skin like invisible razors. Every Awakener flinched.
"No, no, no, no!" the man stumbled backward, his face pale and eyes wide. "Leave me! I'm not the only one who complained! Take them too! Forgive me! Forgive! Please! Please....!"
