Relius Clover
If someone had X ray vision, they would be able to see Relius raising his eye brow underneath his mask. He intensified his observation of the creatures soul. But then something curious happened. The soul began to shift and change within the creatures body. The outside of him started to glow. His body and soul began to merge. No that was not right. It was as if the soul was changing shape and shedding the skin like a crab who exits and enters a shell on the beach. Yet despite all this, the creature still displayed no emotion, mere static. The resulting form was dark and gave off an eerie presence that seemed to extend to the rest of the castle.
A huge smile began to form on Relius's lips. He watched in awe as the creature began to shape itself even more forming dark tendrils. Despite the horrible appearance and ominous aura, the scientist was filled with a deep sense of awe, as if he were enjoying a fireworks show.
The creature turned its eye to Relius, mirroring his own intense stare that he often makes into a persons soul. Yet, it was also doing something else. It entered the puppeteers body and entered his heart, or rather his soul. He watched in silence, utilizing every neuron in his mind to capture this moment. He then, reached his hand out, almost longingly.
"This is...." He said, basking in the beauty of the phenomena taking place before him. His thoughts swirled around his brain, forming new ideas in a way incomprehensible to normal people. In this moment, his paradigm of life shifted drastically.
Just then, chains erupted from the creatures eye, covering the room. The world bent and changed, as if reality itself had been captured and enslaved. Those same chains pierced Relius's body, taking his heart prisoner. He simply held his hand to his heart, as if he gained something precious, yet longing as if he had missed a precious opportunity.
A voice projected from the eye of the creature known as Theodore.
Enforced cooperation, it is my one true ability. Although it is nothing but a cheap imitation of its true function, it is no less potent. As soon as the conditions are met, it is impossible to escape the lock. You are now bound to me by a contract, Relius Clover. I have no immediate need for your services. You may do as you please, I don’t care what you do to this place.
"Very well Theodore. I look forward to a long and prosperous partnership. However, I have no need for a castle that is so vulnerable. There are many strong creatures and beasts in this city. I find it baffling that anyone would consider this place safe in any sense. Now Theodore, how will I contact you if I require your services?" Relius said in his normal polite theatrical tone.
