Soul Splitter (5)

Ashton realised talking with Ibis about the Precursors would only confuse him more, and an unclear mind was the last thing he needed at the moment when he was negotiating with Xyrans. 

So, he halted their conversation, hoping to continue it some other time, and returned to the main topic. 

Ashton's curiosity about the Soul Splitter machine, a device potentially separating his soul from Astaroth's, had grown steadily. After all, it was a technology no one but the Xyran possessed, and even then, only some Xyran were aware of its existence.

"So," Ashton began, "tell me more about the Soul Splitter machine. How does it work? I would like to know that much before stepping into your trap."

"I would never dare to trick you-" Ibis tried defending herself but in vain.

"Look, despite everything that's happened, I still do not trust you," Ashton intervened. "My other half does, but then he's a simp, so his words don't mean shit."