A swell of molten rage pulses through his veins the instant Themis turns the corner and beholds the situation. Obsidian, his friend, one he loves - and, hells, Fray. If the sight alone were not enough, Fray's pleading would have undone him.

And so it is with no thought to himself that Themis leaps forward and cleaves the Intellect Devourer in half with with his sword. Before the memory overtakes him, he reaches for Obsidian with hands and wings.

Feathers and fingers just barely brush skin before the light consumes him.