It took a huge effort on my part to keep her from leaping out of me and surging toward the ceiling lost in the darkness overhead. In fact, it took so much energy I panted from the strain, mist swirling at my feet, snaking outward to threaten the centaurs while I firmly and shakily stuffed both it and the Chaos persona as deeply as I could without throwing up.
Mafdel observed with a flat, empty expression, as perfect a match for Lilith I almost felt like the two people I'd brought with me had turned to statues. So much for their help. That's why I was surprised when the serpent spoke up, her voice hissing in arrogant disdain.
"Considering Chaos brought this information forward," she said, "I would think you would show more gratitude for the warning. Since neither of you thought it important enough to bring to the Pantheons."