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Kendra's word died on her lips as Luminar Kossel's body language changed instantly. Even from behind, he suddenly seemed larger, more imposing. The air seemed alight with a powerful tension, as if some great force was being restrained.

"You'll what?" he said in a quiet, deadly tone.

Somehow, the old man's words came across like a threat. Kendra took a small, involuntary step back as the priest's arm fell to his side. It wasn't a threatening gesture, but his words had quite the effect on her. She glared at the priest and Ethan before turning and storming away

The priest stared after her for a moment, shook his head, and then turned toward Ethan. "Hello there my young friend. Don't worry, you'll be alright."

He groaned as he tried to pull himself up.

"Rest easy son, you've had a busy day," he glanced at Ethan's wounds. "You're fortunate to be all in one piece."

"Thanks Obi-Wan," He smiled wryly, recognizing the Luminar's words mimicked the famous Jedi sage from the original Star Wars. H