Masquerading minefields

"Caido was silent long before the likes of you, and it was precisely because of the things your kind did," Ludo said smoothly. "And of course the story isn't over yet - but that doesn't mean you're still a main character. They may have all forgotten you out there. With any luck, anyway." It sneered. But it seemed as though they were actually getting to the core of the matter here, and it perked up to hear her out. Each new sight? Ugh. Hardly what it wanted, but still. Better than nothing. "And the return of my mask," it said simply. "If that is done, we have an agreement. And yes, I will keep them until the time comes for them to return from whence they came. To see their families and their gods." And to be free of you. LUDO Braved the forests, braved the stone Braved the icy winds and fire Braved and beat them on my own