Bellua kept his back to the girl. He wasn't much for interaction unless it was absolutely necessary, so now that there was not one, but two people in his presence - it irked him greatly. While he could show it, he kept his restraint high. What use would they serve to his goal? He wasn't sure, but he was reluctant to dispatch them until he found who he was looking for. He could feel Rae getting closer to the clearing, feeling her presence only a few feet away, following by a question. "Neither of you know where we are?" she asked. The demon could sense her nervousness and it was all but driving him to kill. No, he had other plans, but for now, he had to answer the question. [i]Can't let her feel ignored,[/i] he thought. [i]If we shun her, that's one less scapegoat I'll have for the road ahead.[/i]

"This area is unknown to me," he replied, holding his hands to the fire. He didn't need the warmth, but it was a force of habit from earlier times in the Void. "From what I can see, there are patches of ground all over, separated and surrounded by the embracing darkness. My theory is that they're various worlds, sewn together in a less than perfect pattern. Maybe even dimensions. As for where from which they've come, I haven't the slightest inclination. I can only assume that the cloudborne island above us is not of this earth, but it is my destination. Where you choose to wander is of your own accord."

The fire was starting to die rapidly, despite the amount of grass he used to kindle its flame. [i]My abilities have waned,[/i] he pondered. [i]This may prove to be an obstacle in the future. If I don't practice, I may be defenseless should my task prove to be too much.[/i]