Whenever Kent had teleported away, the flame had disappeared. There were no signs of any fire remaining. And then, a dagger slipped into Kent's back. On the bottom left, at the border of where the armor had to be weak so Kent could turn his waist. Then whatever hit Kent was about to reach under his arms and stab him just below the sternum. The now visible arms had blue flame on them. Then, a raspy, hollow voice spoke from behind Kent. "I control the ash..." [spoiler]Basically, since Vernon controls the ash, he can sense where Kent is within the storm. Don't worry, it doesn't last for long.[/spoiler]