[ Harper frowns at the confirmation. She feared just as much. Looking over the edge, she scans the terrain. If it wasn't for the brewing storm everything would be eerily silent, and even with the noise it's easy to tell how still everything is. Expecting. Fearing, she would add. ]

I thought as much. Not my area of expertise. They are using a shard of Uriel's sword though, but it has probably been corrupted. That's only going to make things worse.

[ She turns to give Max another look, from head to toe. Doubt crosses her eyes. Is this the right thing to do? She called him because she knew he wouldn't go telling to the BCR of their encounter, but Harper has a moment of weakness to wonder if she wants to put him through this. If he's strong enough.

She ultimately decides he'll have to be. ]

The shard is kept at a chapel not too far from here. It's set up in such a way that the physical body won't be destroyed until the shard is either destroyed itself or removed. I need you to buy me time, get its attention. I'll disable the shard.

[ Destroying the shard is easier, but it would take everything a few kilometers around with it too, so it's not a good idea. ]

The creature is a ways from here. [ She extends a gloved hand towards him. ] I'll get you closer. Just close your eyes and empty your lungs. And whatever you do, keep your eyes closed.