Elian took a deep breath to steady himself. He went through so much these past few weeks that he could hardly recognize himself. From a defect he was now a powerhouse fighting to become a tyrant.
He promised Bianca he would avenge her. That meant dismantling the upper echelons of humanity. He wasn't worried about the damage to himself. He was afraid of bleeding at the wrong time—of dying before he could shield those he wanted to protect.
[Talent: Driven – activated. Elian Reed will never lose consciousness in the face of an enemy.]
"Heh, thanks."
At least until his second talent activated. If Adamant chained his emotions, Driven destroyed his hesitation.
This goes beyond humanity. I cannot fight in the Crucible if I cower to the humans. In order to be a Tyrant, I need to do what is necessary. And right now, that means dismantling those in power. And more eyes on me means less on Bianca.
