Ser Imass watched silently as Lord Eridanus performed all the proper courtesies as fit for men of their rank. Although the courtesies were important, the Knight already knew that Eridanus was credible and honorable. The Akalak listened intently, but the Son of Leth got everything wrong. He didn't understand what it meant to be a Knight truly. Eri was an Ethereal and not bound by the rules of mortals, but Nira'lia and Imass were! The Knight was bound by a code he needed to follow and all Eridanus did was make it more difficult. At each and every challenge the Eth presented, Imass' mind flayed and cringed. His two personalities clashed to take over. Each personality fought for willpower over the Knight; however the dark side remained dominant for the time being. Regardless, Imass' light side still had weight on the decision though as his life was the only life the dark side knew.
"There is no honor to be gained in cutting down a Konti; however this is about duty not honor. I parley with you in honor, but this command is an oath ..." Imass lifted his own gray camp shirt to reveal his glowing mark of Sylir on his solarplex, "... an oath I gave Sylir. I must perform my Duty with Honor, regardless of the consequences," fervor, passion, and a slight tinge of anger burned in his eyes as he stared at Eridanus. Imass was slightly annoyed that his comrade did not understand him. He wished that he wouldn't need to spell it out like this for him.
Keeping his shirt up and pointed at his mark. His voice teeming with emotion, "You think I want to kill Nira'lia? Of course not! You think I have passed judgment on her? No my god has! I believe in Yahal, but I don't have his mark --nay-- I can't sit down and ask him what is right or wrong! Not even Sylir answers me!!!" Imass wanted to cry now, "I am marked by him, but I do not know why he does not talk to me even now! All I have is my Oaths Eridanus. All I have is Faith! I must trust that Sylir's Oath is correct! I am a Knight Eridanus, do you understand that?" He took a deep breath, still staring at Eridanus.
"Duty dictates that she be squired, swear fealty, or die. Honor dictates I must parley with you," He dropped his shirt finally and raised his hand clasping together as a sign of good will. Imass repeated, "All I have is the faith that my oath is correct. It would be folly to think killing her was the right path. The only way that makes sense is if she joins the Knights. Lord Eridanus, you say that you cannot be separated by her, then that means you must join too."
Imass pleaded, "That is why I said that you have been called to join us. That is why I said you where meant to join us -- if not it seems the outcome of my Duty is to kill Nira'lia -- You must have faith. Yahal and Sylir are aligned. You must have courage to take that leap! You are marked by Yahal!"