[RUDE?????? Anyway. Why so many fucking snakes biting him in this world????? NO OKAY REALLY. He stiffens against the shake, fighting to keep his concentration. Funnily enough the contact goes both ways, yay mana replenishment. Makes up a little for the blood loss. A little.]

...And on the sacred day the gods met and gave this prophecy to Blanc:

[IDK WHAT THE PROPHECY ACTUALLY WAS but Zelos would know it so just insert it here. HERE'S YOUR WELCOME EXPOSITION NORA.]