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"What does it feel like to be a shadow?"

People say it's bondage — the absence of light, of freedom. But what is freedom, really?
The ability to choose whatever you want?
Or... just a beautiful illusion masking the void?"

Strange question, I know.
But you'll understand soon enough.

Because my lives?
They've always been a little... enlightening.

— Kaiser

Shadowborne Ascension

Isabella revealed an innocently surprised expression, as if she hadn't been suspicious of him.

The boy's azure eyes focused on her slightly, then shifted to Hazel after giving her a faint nod.

"Stop standing at my back. It's a rude gesture."

Hazel snorted, displeased with his unnoticed arrival.

Kaiser tilted his head, considering her words, then sat opposite Liam, completing the square table.

"Um. Kaiser, we were actually discussing something related to you."

Seeing that his two companions wouldn't talk, Liam took the initiative to speak up.

Kaiser made a sound, probably surprised, then focused on him.

"Your cursed ability." Liam started, "I heard from Hazel that it could coerce people to listen to you."

Break one, Break all