[bamthedoc]

Yes... I didn't say Ryu was "more dependent" on Bahamut, Avian, and Tiamat, but, rather, that they had ensured that he couldn't go anywhere they can't. In effect, they are with him but are not. He can hear and feel them, but they cannot affect him by giving him powers he doesn't already have. I realize the battle isn't about trickery, but I missed the "imagery" putting your guy in front of mine.

I wasn't trying to "powerplay", but rather have a battle. Battles often have banter on both sides... Also...can you add something to this whole thing? It's kind of hard to continue without the antagonist continuing his part of the story if he is a PC.