"It is a shame it is not easier to get, hm?" He missed his life as Emperor, or even his life as an ambassador. Stipends, pay for mostly skipping meetings and talking a small amount at others... He didn't entirely slack off on the job, he was there for important things, but a lot of things just weren't important.

As they descended, Londo first braced himself, and then forced his body to relax. She knew how to fight. Trust was a difficult thing for him, but he would do what he could. Despite the racing in both of his hearts, Londo focused on the topic, hoping that he would be able to do something against this creature. Or that it at least didn't eat staves.

The Kishin looked up at the shriek, too late, and the staff struck. There was some sort of current in the air, or in him, that Londo felt for just a moment, but he wasn't sure what it was doing.