"The stones did... what, exactly? Amplified the curse's power?"
"That's what I said, isn't it?" asked Chaos.
"You're making it up," Alfonso said bluntly.
"Damn," muttered Chaos. "Oh well, no harm in trying. Time for plan B."
10000 posts at last! w00t! Okay, I'm off into a quiet retirement. Don't bother me.