[i]He sighed as he closed the tome, the runes it held a mystery for him to solve another day. Seemingly having already learned it, he set the book back to the table and leaned back a little on the couch as he looked into her eyes as she spoke, seeing her emotions clearly.[/i] It's better to know what your opponent might use than walk in blindly; like you, I was curious. It was the magic most powerful, and proficient, at killing living things. Also, as I've learned, encompassing ancient torture magic. And really; if you face insurmountable odds, any advantage is to the better. Knowing darkness makes it easier to light a path. So I'd say it's a benefit. No matter how gruesome it may be. [i]Her curious gaze still felt like she wanted more information, and he sighed, nodding anyways.[/i] Dismemberment, implosion of bodily organs and tissue, impenetrable and consuming objects, banishment, forced insanity, manipulation; and possibly worst of all, the control over dark energy. So living shadows. They can accomplish all this and more, and it takes a certain type of mind to will those things into action. I have no trouble bearing the magical toll; it's just, unlike other magic, there's a mental toll too. Unlike pulling a trigger, the magic makes it feel as if you are gutting the enemy. It's much more... personal. [i]The mention brought a glistening veil of sadness over his eyes, old memories hitting him hard. It was obvious he'd used these fell arts before, and for some obvious reasons, he highly regretted it. Although, the look in her eyes grabbed his attention.[/i] Don't worry about these things, though. Experience will come to you soon; besides, this is the Dojo. A safe-ish place to grow stronger. I can study the fell arts, and you can practice combat. I may even help you out if I'm bored, though still, I have a lot to do. And so do we. [i]He smiled to her, looking into her eyes with a sense of awe as he examined their colour, fascinated a moment before redirecting his attention elsewhere.[/i] And you don't have to call me "Mister". It feels really weird; just Alonfé, or Alon. We're friends, so no biggie, right?