Whitewater Gorge I will make you bleed

Ryzhov had come quickly to answer the beckon. Meanwhile the wait, Virion had been left pacing. There was much to think; much to do.

There are many eyes upon her. I made too hasty of a move and must now bear the consequences of my actions. A reference to the many scars littering his figure.

Aquene must wait. I must be patient. Soon, I will have her; but not yet. First, the ways of the trail must be revived. An empire must be built from the ashes we tread upon. Though a stern posture caused an unbearable pain, no weakness could be shown. Not now. Especially not in front of the only ally Virion had. From here on, he must carry only confidence and authority. 

He would be Pakhan after all, much to the surprise of those who had said it was unlikely.