iii. warp

[When Serph had started to feel the effects of the Moon Warp take root, he had managed to fend it off with his own transformation into Varuna's form. But while his demon had protected him from the moon's effects and allowed him to keep his mind, it certainly didn't stop other Drifters from seeing him as prey. Already bearing the effects of his fights with other Drifters -- a mangled left arm, partially healed but still dripping blood -- he certainly isn't as fighting fit as he'd like when he's set upon by chromehounds. The metal beasts aren't even edible, making them all the more irritating to take care of.

So it's a welcome sight to see another monster rip the last one apart.

But when the other creature turns to growl at him -- he doesn't recognise this one, but its appearance is unique enough that he'd guess this is another warped Drifter -- he snarls back, voice more guttural-]

I am not your enemy.