Bonds
The grand hall, filled with an intense standoff between Leo, Hellion on his shoulder, and the Nephilim priest, was charged with an almost electric tension. The priest's eyes, initially indifferent when they fell on Leo, ignited with a glimmer of interest as they shifted to Hellion, the two-tailed fox totem. There was a momentary pause, a silent exchange of scrutiny between them.
With deliberate steps, the priest began to approach Leo, ignoring Lara, who watched with growing unease. His lanky hand reached out, extending toward Leo as he moved closer. The atmosphere in the grand hall grew heavier, and Leo's eyes dilated as his own formidable pressure exploded forth, surging fiercely alongside his robes.
In a voice that resonated with an unyielding resolve, Leo addressed the approaching priest, "Come over if you dare."