Horizon of Darkness

- Don't be foolish, - Zeikin sternly reprimanded the young man. - The gods may not be as tangible as a potato in your stomach, but they can pull the strings and affect you at any moment.
Turning to Arael, he took her hands in his and nodded.
- Let us pray, sister, - he said and knelt her down... after which he knelt himself and closed his eyes, immersing himself in a deep religious trance, asking the great powers for all kinds of help in searching for and destroying demons, and protection from their evil influence.