[Is it so much to ask of a mesmerized creature to relax its damn jaws? Harriet stomps over and pulls them open by hand, allowing Malik to take his arm back and looking him over quickly. Even without that deep bite, his injuries in general look worse... It seems the closer he gets to full transmutation, the more dangerous it is to fail. She definitely has to use her second heal, and he's left with more scars than the previous attempt after the wounds fade. Harriet frowns as the angelic soul disappears. The swords remain in place, but she'll have to mentally time them since they don't last forever.
Something about the way this played out didn't sit right with her. Malik's expression... the two heads fighting... it's clear that something happened this time. The symbolism wasn't lost on Harriet. She watches him silently for a moment, and finally asks.]
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[Is it so much to ask of a mesmerized creature to relax its damn jaws? Harriet stomps over and pulls them open by hand, allowing Malik to take his arm back and looking him over quickly. Even without that deep bite, his injuries in general look worse... It seems the closer he gets to full transmutation, the more dangerous it is to fail. She definitely has to use her second heal, and he's left with more scars than the previous attempt after the wounds fade. Harriet frowns as the angelic soul disappears. The swords remain in place, but she'll have to mentally time them since they don't last forever.
Something about the way this played out didn't sit right with her. Malik's expression... the two heads fighting... it's clear that something happened this time. The symbolism wasn't lost on Harriet. She watches him silently for a moment, and finally asks.]
... Was it him?