Instead of the characteristic pulsing light of the Life tracking orbs, the one on the pedestal could only be described as a glitch. Every second, the light scattered across its surface would dissapear completely, leaving an abyssal darkness before they would appear a millisecond farther from its original position in a denser, more clustered manner.
"This isn't the same Life orb of your child, Eve," Orel muttered, his deep silver eyes reflecting solemnity.
Evendur's heart lurched at the statement, but his expression remained wooden. "That much is clear. The question that refuses to leave the crevice of my mind is whether or not this... Thing poses any threat to me or the kingdom."
Orel stared at him strangely. "For someone who's child has been taken over by an unknown creature, you seem oddly calm."
