was weird, but the Count had that kind of air about him. Spyder wasnt sure what it was, but the mans title fit him. Somehow, he seemed regal. There was a weight to his presence that was oddly compelling. Spyder turned back to him.
"You look better without the make-up," he said.
Count Non chuckled. "You think so? If Id known I wasnt flying right back to civilization, I would have packed it. My scars bother some people. "
"I think theyre cool," said Lulu.
"Thank you. "
"What do you do, Count. When you arent trying to kill us?" asked Spyder.
"Dont be rude," whispered Shrike.
"Its all right," said Count Non. "Hes right to feel uneasy, being saved by his executioner. I was all set to kill you, especially when I saw you dealing with that pig prince of the Erragal clan. Then I saw the Brotherhood attack your ship and knew that we were on the same side. "
"What side is that?" asked Spyder. "I didnt even know there were sides. "
"The Brotherhood is scared enough of your expedition to try and stop you, and thats good enough for me," said Count Non. "On mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise. "
"Ill drink to that," said Lulu, picking up a glass.
"The Count is coming with us," said Shrike. "We can use the help, getting where we need to go. "
"Hes on our side now? Okay, asshole, who paid you to get us?"
"I was hired by the Wizards Guild. I wasnt told why, but I understood that you were about to acquire something that would upset the balance of magical power in all the Spheres. "
"So, youre some kind of magician union buster?"
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