LU 18 - Shrike 1

"You're choosing a blood-thirsty kid over one of your own?" 
Shrike meets Tori in the cavern with the news he has chosen to take Kopple's side in the brewing war. Because of the kindness Kopple showed Shrike when she first arrived in this world, Shrike wishes to repay this gesture by siding with Kopple, claiming she will not kill or die for him. Tori tries to convince her to join Echo's side, hoping if the side fighting for a god of peace and love wins, he'll finally be able to live in peace in this realm. Shrike sees where Tori is coming from but says she will keep up appearances, telling Tori he true allegiance is to her friends. The two condors agree they will see each other again once the fighting has cleared, hopefully as friends once more. As Tori closes the door after speaking to Shrike, a phantom appears in his house looking for answers. Tori shares the little information he's overheard, but only after [removed] steps out of his kitchen. Shrike comes back and she and [removed] travel to Shrike's house to discuss the war some more. The condor informs [removed] that Kopple has war "machines" and other things prepared to keep his side alive in a mysterious room. The two discuss the unpredictable and hostile nature of the wither before [removed] leaves Shrikes house.