I'm feeling all the heat, they're gonna hear my call

He waited, though not for very long before the form of his sister appeared at the borders of the shrine. He lifted his head in recognition and his blue gaze shown with respect for the sibling he had not seen in quite some time. He had a soft spot for Deathbelle, the beautiful yet strong flower she was, and seeing her in a rightful position of power filled his heart with joy. The Kleins were not a family that were meant to be at the bottom rung of the ladder, after all. They were an ambitious sort, and Asphyxia could not help but allow the smallest smile to pass onto his face at seeing her.

“My dearest Belle,” The man rumbled in a pleased tone as he returned her affections in the form of nuzzles to her shoulder. “I’m even more glad to see you, of that I can assure you.” His vibrant eyes met with her own. “You’ve claimed an Empire then. Congratulations.” His chest swelled with pride as he stated this. “I’ve been worse, dear sister, but upon seeing you again, and being at the door to an Empire held by our family, I can say I’ve never been better.” He straightened his posture and canted his head to one side.

“Surely there is a place for a man of my talents among your ranks? You know how I favored the games of strategy.” That smile he bore brightened just a little. “There is a reason I have survived, after all.”