Joel was not the only one looking for anything that might be of use in this mall. But that was not all that Nasir was after. Blood, a victory, a chance to prove himself-- that was what he needed most of all.

He spotted the man immediately inside the store, full of strange items that he'd gradually grown accustomed to in his stay here but his focus was on Joel. By appearance alone, he was formidable, but that had never intimidated Nasir before.

Bruised and beaten or not, Nasir gripped his knives tighter and came at Joel.