cont. from here || @hellsurvivr
elijah pinned payne against the wall, the rune-etched blade which its ancient sigils pulsing with malevolent promise hovering a whisper from her throat. a witch ally had warned him of a relic in the bar, one akin to papa tunde’s blade, capable of siphoning an original’s power into a witch’s grasp. at first, he wasn't convinced that anything like this was in payne's possession because he thought they had a friendly relationship. unfortunately, he was proven wrong when he actually found this object just where the witch had predicted it. elijah had seized it, suspecting her intent to wield it against him. her confused hazel eyes and twitching fingers did little to ease his distrust.
"payne," he said, voice cold and precise, "don’t test me with nicknames like 'lijah'. familiarity won’t save you." the blade’s tip grazed closer, not piercing but a stark warning. he wondered how this even came into her possession. "this relic, etched with runes to bind my kind, was near you moments ago. a witch spoke of its threat, and now it’s in my hand. planning to use it against me, were you? or do you claim ignorance?"
his gaze bore into hers, unyielding. “explain yourself. how did this relic end up in your possession?" his tone was calm, edged with menace. "speak plainly, payne. your life hangs on your answer, and i’m not known for patience with deceivers."