Faust dropped his axe as the last knight fell. Then dragged it through the disturb dirt to Nirvana, who had been slashed across the chest and held her up gently.
"Sorry," he said as she winced. "Is it healing?"
"Yeah, but I need more blood."
Faust turned and met Thalia's eyes. She was busy gathering the armor and weapons of the knights as Faust suggested, but she walked over quickly.
"Okay just pretend we're hugging," Faust whisper, laying her head against his neck. Thalia covered for them on the other side.
He felt fangs prick his neck softly before they sunk in. The feeling was more pleasant than painful. A predator's way of fooling its prey in death. Nirvana's arms tightened around him.
"Is she dying?" A petulant voice asked from in front of him. Faust and Thalia tensed up but didn't move much.
He raised his head to meet Jason's eyes and smiled. "Just hurt. The healing potion is doing its thing."
Faust reached for his axe casually and Jason followed his hand and smiled.
