@StyrianCountess As she closes her grasp around the bats, he feels immense pain. Not a physical pain, but a mental one.
When the swarm melds together once more to return him to his physical form, he will feel the real pain.
@StyrianCountess He is no longer the tall vampire, but dozens of small bats, all fluttering in the air.
This is how he intends to escape. Most of these little bats immediately fly away, in a swarm. Unfortunately, three are still stuck in Carmilla's grasp.
@StyrianCountess Realizing that Chthon's hold over Carmilla is quite complete, he can only hope to escape with his life intact.
His pale, cold skin starts to become tough and furry. His form is beginning to split apart.
@StyrianCountess He notices the strange condition of her eyes. The confusion in her face.
"This is ... not Carmilla." He loosens his grip. "What are you?"
@StyrianCountess He is taken by surprise. Carmilla, like all other vampires, is gifted with speed, but she is perhaps faster than even he.
His sword is dropped in the confusion, and he grabs her wrist to remove her arm.
Then she begins to speak.