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Mantis shrimp are named for their very fast and powerful front claws. When the claws strike forward at prey, they have the same acceleration as a .22 calibre bullet. Even if the claw itself misses, just the resulting shock wave is often enough to kill prey. They have been known to break through aquarium glass in a single punch.
The shrimp also has the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom, capable of seeing 12 primary colours, compared to the 3 that humans can see.
Pamukkale, Turkey, is home to hot springs that flow downhill and leave mineral deposits that build up into terraced pools. These pools have served as baths for thousands of years.
He listened to her explanation intently, before a steady exhale escaped through his nostrils. As she finished, he look around visual sweep around the chamber.
“Hm…far be it from me to raise the ire of anyone…”He remarked in a way that could be mistaken as “jokingly.” It certainly meant that choosing to do anything destructive here would not help in his cause, at least not right now.
“What I can tell you, is that I would make sure there are no traces of this creature’s blood, tissue, or DNA within here. If what I am believing to be true, any ounce of it that enters another living being can have…transformative effects.”
He gazed down at Nina, who had only gotten more and more annoyed with him from the beginning.“And if you wish to save yourself another migraine, I can help in this manner…”His right hand beginning to frost up one more.“But to do so, I would advise standing back.”
Did the giant realize the foreboding undertone his words carried? The warning of supposed transformative effects to anyone unfortunate enough to come in contact with the late beasts DNA or blood…. What a feat, for a second there he almost managed to fill the frigid woman with dread.
Worries regarding a certain hunch she’s had would have to wait however, as yet again Gill seemed intent on showing off. Her men backing up, visibly anxious based on body language alone, but she herself not moving an inch. Instead only narrowing her eyes.Delivering a glare just about worthy of the title ‘fatal’. "If you’re planning on destroying this place in our stead, you’re more of a moron than you look..“
Supernatural powers aside, if he truly was planning on damaging the sacred site, it could only end in two ways: One, he’d destroy it and wind up with an entire nation seeking his demise, or worse two, the blame would be put on the Zaibatsu, they wouldn’t hesitate to push Gill under the bus and would even promise to take down Gill themselves to boot.
And if that demon actually did have some sort of connection to the temple… this could only spell out disaster.. Immediately after Nina and her former boss finished dealing with another deity-esc beast too..
Did it ever end?
While Gill had no intention of showing off, but merely doing what he felt was a helpful notion. If he need to use his power to do so, then use it he shall, regardless of other’s opinions.
Not letting the hidden “moron” insult affect him, his left hand continued to glow more and more in a gleam of ice blue.
“Based on your information, I no longer have plans to raze this temple, but for your sake, as well the people within these lands, I can at least delay any future catastrophe.”
Facing the walls, his arm made a sweeping motion, his throat unleashing a loud bellow.
“CRYOKINESIS!”
Within an instant, ice began to hastily coat the walls of the temple, quickly spreading like a virus onto the ceilings and floors, including under the feet Nina and her soldiers. In about 60 seconds, all sides of the temple were shielded by a blanket of ice and frost.
Clenching and unclenching his fist to relieve his power, he turned back towards the blonde.
“In roughly 48 hours, the ice I’ve coated this temple with will have melted, and notrouble will come to this place…that is, unless someone looks for it.”
With a turn, he started making his way back up the stairs.
“And don’t worry. You won’t slip. That is, unless you’re really careless.”
LOVE THE VOID, FRIENDS!! Everyone go listen to Boom Boom Room Side B!!!!!!! (Yes, I stayed up until midnight to listen to every song and make this edit. No regrets.)
