"Kid," The man spat, parrying Ren's stab with his own dirk, "You're seriously starting to get on my nerves."

	Laura ran off into the Crowd as Ralph began to shout orders. "Everyone! Uh.. Dogpile.. Him? Get weapons! Or uh.." Needless to say, Ralph did a poor job of directing anyone. The crowd stood their frozen, slowly thinning out as people fled the scene. The blue weapon that the large man wielded began to shine brightly. He rose it up above his head, and sent several blue orbs of magical energy above the crowd. The sudden display made them flee in terror, despite Ralph's brave attempt to rally his people. Ren was left alone, as Ralph took off as well. "Ah... Sorry Ren.."

	"Look! Your people flee!" He shouted, stepping back once. The orbs above them flew back towards their owner, and several feet hovered above his head. "Are you still so dedicated to this silly book?"