A Parting Gift
At Basil's interruption, Tristan's attempt to take control over Iliana's mind completely failed. In result, Iliana was pulled out of her misery of reliving the day she had been trying not to recall.
Upon opening her eyes, Iliana was immediately greeted by the scene of Basil holding Tristan above the ground by his hair. Blood colored Tristan's face red; no sound came out of his mouth.
Her eyes immediately turned to Basil after looking at Tristan's state. Basil's eyes instantly took her attention as she didn't expect to see them this soon.
Murderous, cold, incomprehensible, and deep—his eyes made him look like an enraged ancient soul. His presence was overwhelming; not because it was violent, but because it was so profound, one couldn't help but tremble in his presence.
One doesn't fear the ocean because of how violent it is, but because of how deep and unpredictable it is. Basil was just like this: his heavy yet calm presence instilled an indescribable fear to those he despised.