(Page 82) [spoiler]OKAY I’ve returned from my Christmas break which was not actually a break at all, just a break from writing and that was the worst thing about it. Also. Bungie. Listen, I’ve been asking for Y E A R S :) please tell me more about where Variks is and what he’s doing? come on, ya gotta bring him back. Show me the amazing Kell Variks let’s GOOOOOOOO IM READY <3 [/spoiler] [spoiler]keep an eye out for the upcoming story with a guest appearance ;) [/spoiler] [i] "A classic... but, give it four eyes— and make them blue." —Shadow[/i] Variks quietly works a mechanic fist against a control. Sitting in front of his monitors. Listening, watching. "Spider." Shadow approaches his 'throne' confidently. The Spider gazes down his fat stomach at her. "Ahh, what does my guardian need?"      "Just delivering and receiving," she responds shortly. Eyeing her greedily, the Spider watches Shadow drop a bag of ethric spirals at his feet.      Pause. He's thinking.      Variks narrows his front two eyes suspiciously.      "So, how do you like my shore?" Satisfied, the Spider offers supplies in return and leans back in his seat.      "It's... nice." Variks can hear the hunter's uneasiness fade. She's used to him now. Too used to him.      "It's a good thing those troublesome scorn are being rid of..." he grumbles, playing with a ghost shell in one hand.      "It's a pleasure—"      Any of Shadow's attempts at ending the conversation are thwarted.      "So... I've heard some things about you." The Spider leans in, folding his lower hands together.      "Oh, and what might that be?"      "I hear you found the whereabouts of a certain... missing eliksni."      "What of it?" she asks boldly.      Spider chuckles, ignoring her question. "Ohhh, I miss Variks. Did you know the awoken really believed that... ridiculous accent of his?"      Variks sighs. He can practically see the outraged expression on Shadow's ivory face.      Spider seems oblivious and does not give her a chance to respond. "Yeah. He had them wrapped around his claws."      "I don't know what you mean," she sputters, voice taught with anger.      "Looks like he's got you wrapped up as well. Isn't that right?" Variks can't see Shadow's face, but decides he would have given a few ghost shells to. "I... I—" Spider laughs, rumbling deep in his chest. "That's what I thought." "I'm sure I have no idea what you mean." The eliksni ignores the poorly executed lie. "Tell me, what's a pretty little thing like you doing with an old fool like him?" Shadow struggles, stuttering. The Spider chuckles darkly. "Ohoho... I think I see how it is." He leans back in his seat, smug. "Variks has been far more bold recently hasn't he... already left behind Judgment’s ways? Tell me, has he broken that oath yet?" "I must be going." Shadow abruptly attempts to get herself out of the situation. "Don't be a stranger..." Spider calls out after her as she turns on her heel sharply. "Oh, and Shadow?" Wearily, the hunter turns to look at him. "I have something for you, my little morsel." Spider raises a wilted flower in one clawed hand and tosses it at her. Shadow catches it with a skillful swipe. "You already paid me—" She sounds confused. "Take it... as a gift. From one eliksni to another." Variks's hand tightens around the control. Shadow bows her head ever so slightly before hurrying away. "And remember!... No matter how far you go... you'll always come back to the Spider."