Fin lunged forward, dark energy crackling around his fist as he aimed for the Commander's shadowy form. But Dan simply twisted away, the attack passing through empty air as he flickered back several feet.
Dan's laughter echoed through the clearing, a cold sound that sent shivers crawling up Scarlet's spine.
"So the little King can grip a blade," his voice rippled with cruel amusement. "Impressive party trick. But that's all it is." The shadows comprising his form seemed to stretch taller, wider, filling more of the space between them. "King Kain rules seven domains, commands legions that would make your blood freeze. His glory extends beyond—"
"Blah, blah, blaaaah," Fin cut in, rolling his eyes. "Sheesh, all this glazing about your boss. You his boyfriend or something?"