The Defile One II

In the midst of the light, those of the Crimson Spear retreated into the shadows like men being persecuted. They hid behind the large stone pillar to escape the Sacred Flames of the Heavens that felt like acid upon the flesh. Of fear they might give themselves away, the two glanced at one another, coming to a sort of instinctual understanding, and left without sound. 

Their actions had not gone unnoticed by Reina. She had been curious about their identity from the first time she saw them at the table. But held her tongue, sensing the unbelievable amount of bloodlust hidden beneath their bandages. 

'They'd more blood beneath their belt than demons, 'she'd told herself then.