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[There's what looks like the aftermath of an earthquake, rocks and debris strewn around. Kain kneels on the ground, clutching his head.]

What- what is that? Who's there?

'You will obey my commands.'

[The voice of Zemus is deep and evil, but to Kain it's also compelling. The figure of Golbez comes striding into view, towering and tall as ever. Kain shakes his head repeatedly, but already he feels the darkness settling inside him, quiet and shadowy. Deceptively soothing.]

No! Leave me!

'You will obey my commands... through him. Golbez. Take him. We have a use for this pawn. He has untapped darkness, waiting to be used.'

...stop... stop this...

[It's inescapable, he knows. Soon he'll lose his very will, the worst thing that could happen. Kain falls upon the ground, struggling mentally to win a losing battle.]

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[He's not alone. Kain is so wrapped up in the struggle and the fear of what's inevitably coming. Darkness. Loss of control. He'd sooner die than face that fate. He groans under his breath, leaning into Dany as she pulls him close, and...]

[The imposing figure of Golbez begins to waver as Drogon starts attacking the duck, and with that, the darkness eases, already dissipating...]

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Kain... Kain, please wake up.

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[With the duck fully destroyed, the illusion also fades entirely. The tenseness leaves Kain and he stirs more. In the back of his mind, he can still hear Zemus, still see Golbez towering over him, it's a horrible memory to return to so vividly... but it's not there anymore.]

[Slowly, he blinks and opens his eyes.]

Daenerys...

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It was not real.

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[It takes him a moment, he's actually not uncomfortable like this, but... then he realizes that he has to be a REAL MAN and put that tough front back out there to disguise his shaken state.]

[He gradually moves away, looking at... the ground, mostly.]

...It felt real...

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However, it was not. Do not be afraid. I was here to save you, as you asked of me.

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[For a few moments, Kain doesn't say anything, surprised and... comforted... by that gentle touch. The reassurance works better than even words could.]

[That he's still here at least means... the Darkness didn't win, this time. But that was only this time, it had come on him out of nowhere. What if it happens again? He's already experienced this twice here. What if next time is the time he isn't able to be brought back?]

...You have my thanks, and I owe you for that, but... how was it possible?