Kolya snaps back at the group, then feigns amicability. “I’m not the one who set up a sneak attack to ruin my show! I’m still willing to talk if your crew plays nice, Piper! One last chance to clear everything up.”

Ryybyn can only look on in mute horror.

Kolya acts disappointed and grabs the glowing hit of the sabre at his side. “No? Nothing? What’s it gonna take to get you to open up! No one bit of respect for what I do for you – you’re really pushing me!”

Kolya draws the full length of the magic sabre. The black metal glows with an ominous “ooooo” and is split down the middle like a tuning fork. “I’ll have to try getting through to your boy instead!” Lutz stands in front of Kolya, looking just as horrified as Ryybyn, the sclera of his eye turning black.