I am still nervous about Lobo doing this without me. Even though I trust him and Demos working together. But it would be all too easy for System to pick us off one at a time. Still, I want to show System that I am not afraid. After it taunted me, I will not let it see me sweat.
[You are so cute, Blaze. I will enjoy having you as a possession.]
I smile bravely. [Dream on, System.]
Lobo looks me in the eyes. [You know I can do this.]
[I know.] I glance at Demos, who has no inkling of what the stakes are. [I know you can. Just stay safe, will you?]
Lobo nuzzles me. [Always.]
[You better.] Lightning's words carry the force of emotion. [I am counting on you, Lobo! House Stormbrand can't be stronger than our houses.]
Lobo huffs. [They have storm magic, so they are formidable. But no matter. We have heart and purpose and our own powers.]
Lightning purrs. [Just you remember that.]
Lobo and I exchange a silent understanding. No matter what, neither of us will lose.
