A flicker of tension passed through the squad.
The second-in-command stepped forward, jaw tight.
"You're making a mistake," he warned.
"We're federal agents, operating under official jurisdiction. Any interference will be viewed as obstruction of justice."
"You really want to go down that road? Don't make us call for backup. It won't end well." His tone hardened.
Gates considered his options, and he tried thinking of different de-escelating tactics but a peaceful resolution seemed increasingly unlikely.
I need to avoid a fights without using just words... I need a demonstration of overwhelming force.
That's when Gates remembered their most effective deterrent.
He turned toward the battlefield where Aetherion continued his elaborate games, the void dragon currently engaged in what appeared to be demon juggling.
"Hehe, It's so funny playing with these demons. Master should've brought me to this playground long time ago,"
