———— * FEAR.

❝    LEAVE US ,    ❞   ———   Kai says , his tones hushed and deep , and his followers go .  Their zombie - like movements slow but sure , and Kai straightens his back , his spine bent upward as he stares at the man before him , chin leaned toward the ceiling .  The darkness of his eyes reflect the man's form , and as Kai tilts his head , he decides not to use his powers . Not now , anyway .

❝    WHAT IF YOU HAD TOTAL FREEDOM ?    ❞   ———   Kai asks , pinky up as he stares at Veronica from across the table , his eyes devouring her very being , the darkness in them near - palpable as he smiles .  ❝    What would be the first thing you'd do ?  In this world , our restrictions aren't what makes us  ———  it's what we'd do without them that matters .    ❞