A small crack appeared on Big Arms' forehead. A bright, fiery light began to leak from it.
"No… I… I can't… I cannot bu—burned… I drank more than anyone… I am… strong… I am… worthy… Tiamat, please… a-accept me…"
She reached out a hand to Knots.
"KNOTS, HELP!"
Her fingers touched his shoulder, and as they did, her entire arm turned into ash. Her massive shoulders, her proud face, her shimmering white hair—everything turned into a cloud of dust in the wind.
Knots reached out to catch her, but his hands only met the empty air.
"B-big Arms…? No… No, Oh God… Why?"
THUD.
A head fell from the sky, landing squarely in Knots' arms. He looked down. It was… Raspy. His eyes glowed with a terrifying golden light. Despite the heat and pain, he was still smiling—that cocky grin he had always worn.
"Heh… Guess… I lost… Brother…"
