"A philosopher of my world, named Nietzsche once said, "Beware when fighting monsters, for when staring into the abyss, the abyss stares into you." [i] Lance eyed the man up and down, nodding.[/i] "Seems like the abyss has well and truly stared into you, taken root, and is now living there." [i] It wasn't an insulting comment, but an observation. One Lucien most likely wouldn't entirely disagree with.[/i] "And yes, I suppose you wouldn't know of the Unborn. They aren't of this world." [i] Yet, if Lance had been a part of their ranks, and they weren't of this world, how exactly was Ronin? [/i] "Vengeance is a damning fire indeed.." [i] Lance nodded in agreement, knowing the feeling far too well for his own liking.[/i] "A fire that will consume you, scorch you, and burn you until there is nothing left but ash and sorrow." [i] He spoke with wisdom and knowledge, And most of all, experience. He'd been through a crucible like that..[/i]