[ And just like that, it's done. Ephemera glances down at the mark with curiosity. He knows it won't hold forever against his skin, but it's an advantage he doesn't intend to waste. He has armor now, enough weapons to even the odds. He can make a difference here.

He can protect people. He thinks that matters. ]

It'll work.

[ Godric's probably a crackshot with it. Ephemera has no reason to question it. ]

You want to come out with us? Me and some of the fighters got a squad together. Haven't got a lot of ammo, but we haven't lost anyone yet.