"Yeah, you and the Princess both. And neither one of you seem to comprehend the danger you're in."

Annoyed, he starts to pace, running a hand through his hair.

"You can't wake me up. It's taking ever ounce of willpower I have to keep Diomuhr from straight up seizing control of my body. That was the bargain I made with him: he tells me what my power is and after I save you, the body is his. But I double-crossed him. I used my shadow as material; I created a seal on Diomuhr. My plan was to use that to seal him and my power away for good, but it's not working so well."

He sighs.

"If I 'wake up' then Diomuhr will take the opportunity to take over. I can't go anywhere."