It was vague, even seemingly non-existant at first. But there were flashing, and seemingly violent sounds coming from one of the prison doors connected to the said "throne room". The sounds of hard breathing could be heard as well with every sound, emphasizing what could be happening behind the barricade.

Taiki's presence could be sensed behind it.

A sweating Taiki was breathing heavily, sweat drenched over his face, and his hands bruised. His eyes were narrowed, and even as he breathed, a scowl was visible. His long, white hair was slightly matted and dirty. He had just looked like he had come out of a workout, his muscles slightly showing the blood vessels. A look to what he was staring down could possibly explain it.

Avidez.

Hands bound behind her back, and feet tied together for immobilization, she looked absolutely terrible. Her face was barely recognizable, covered in blood and bruises. Two purple ones had circled themselves around swollen eyes. From the looks of Taiki's fists and their looks, it was obvious he had been constantly beating her. Had it not been for the interruption of his other female subordinate, Taiki would've landed another ferocious head shot. Instead, he glanced out of the corner of his eye.

"Azami..." He said calmly, standing up straight and turning his head to look over towards her. "What's the matter?"

To anyone else, it would've appeared as though the man was dead. His head was hung, and his eyes appeared to be pupiless. He was motionless and unmoving, not even bothering to struggle in his seat anymore. Seven oversized needles had been jammed into his chest, glowing with a powerful current of blue. To Taiki, however, he was ready to come into the "second phase".