( starkov had told him that erik lehnsherr would be a powerful ally to have.

she wasn't wrong. but pierce was only bargaining at most for a favor owed. instead, it looks like he has gained a burden, one with a similar propensity for uncontrollable anger. he has experienced the violent throes of unconstrained power, but it usually came from him. should he consider this novel then?

what a humorous bitch you are, magic. )

You were the strategic choice, that's all. Resurrecting you might give us more insight into who had poisoned you.