Still alive.

I'm still alive. It has taken months to reform even to this point but I am still alive.

The Faceless Bastard thought I was stupid enough to put my entire being in danger?

Of course not.

Smoke doesn't need to stay together to live. I left part of myself behind when I went to challenge him.

Still the destruction of most of my being was a nuisance. A few wisps of smoke can't contain much power. I was unable to return to solidity for months. Even now I can not remain solid for long.

I will have my revenge but first I must regain my powers. There is one simple way to do this.

Bring back my benefactor. The Forgotten Fear. The being known as The Brute.