Rain Drops

"Marvelous!" Jude exclaimed. "A swarm of corpse spiders and Danse Macabre all at once has turned the tables in the blink of an eye.  They truly are worthy of father's interest." 

"Should we retreat then, father?" The blonde spoke with the tilt of her head.

"Is the battle lost?" Her sister asked almost at the same time.

"No no this is perfect.  Their concern for the mortals leads them to this point. As incredible as it is, none of what they have done would be a threat to us.  No, instead they have weakened themselves greatly.  This is the best possible outcome!"  Jude smiled happily as he watched the burning city and what lay beyond normal sight.

"Then we will go!" 

"While they are weakened!"