Cruse Ortun

  "Contract."

  "Surprised?"

  "Yes."

  "What's surprising about that," it hissed, "-drop the act. I can feel the anger and rage. A layer of indifference started to pile upon thy heart. The Death Element's returned home. It's amazing, the way the element accepted the change, the way it responded – there a bond I can't ever experience."

  "Death Element," palms still over his chest, "-it feels weird to have him back. I don't have the words to describe such feelings. It's, I don't know, it's nostalgic – the best way I can say it. No matter, the contract, care to explain?"

  "I'm the curse of misfortune. Despite my uncaring appearance, the 'no-emotion' portrait on my scalp, and the serpent's gaze, are all an act. I can't express myself. I want more, I want to experience much of what the world has to offer. Of course, as a newly inherited Death Reaper, I'm bound to stay at your side."