Big Badda Boom

“What’s with him?” I asked the quiet room.

“He’s a little touchy,” Miri said, not fazed at all by Longinus’ outburst. She was back to scrolling through the screens on her computer.

Knowles cleared his voice. “In a vision, Miri saw Akaros with the intact spear - the obvious conclusion being that Longinus fails in his mission to protect the spearhead, despite his vehement protestations.” Knowles was a shadow in the corner, his voice seeming to come from everywhere at once.

Miri looked up and shrugged. “I didn’t like telling Longinus about that dream, let me tell you. And I sure hope I’m wrong.” She turned back to her screen. “I hope I’m wrong about all of it.”

“So…Who is he, anyway?”