Pathetic Gambles in Shambles (Open/Las Vegas)

That the danger remained even as Tier's weapon returned to its sheath was certainly not lost on Alastair, and so he remained with sword drawn against the Arrancar. As her power retreated, it did give his own more room to claw back at their surroundings. The air grew ever so slightly hotter as the dampness subsided, giving the Sternritter more reason to loom over her.

"It is the duty of the law to make such demands."

His tone was unflinching, unfettered by how close he danced with annihilation to the point where a being of lesser intellect might wonder if Alastair even knew the level of danger he was in. Yet, were she to offer him a pathway to hell then he would certainly march upon it.

"But, I will hear what you wish to say, out of respect. Though I cannot guarantee that you will hear a promise from me."