"What captivates the attention of the one I hold dearest?" Klein el Seer inquired, his form solidifying as he crossed through the portal.
The wind played through his dark-brown hair and tugged at his unbuttoned green shirt, the collar fluttering against his neck.
Confidence radiated from him as it always did, but the familiar black blindfold had been replaced by a wide band of white cloth wrapped securely around his eyes.
Klein strolled toward Raiden with unhurried ease, and Raiden responded by dissolving his moon dragon transformation, rolling his shoulders as his body returned to its natural state.
Still, Raiden found himself squinting, his yellow crest offering little comfort against the disturbing absence of Klein's aura.
Klein stepped closer and rested his hand against Raiden's shoulder, his smile easy and familiar. "How are you doing, buddy?"
Raiden lifted his eyes to meet Klein's covered gaze, his look carrying a tired weight. "You lied to me."
