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>They steal the Shadow Mantle and force Kris through a traumatizing "game" to provoke them and get them to fight for real
I think they're genuinely amused by the Lancer Fan Club and delighted at the chance to interact with Kris.
I wonder what the "You were used up" segment relates to regarding Friend's plan for us. I wonder if its after Kris or the Soul.