by Idran1701 » Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:05 am
Pandemonium
Alvar is the first to say his piece, his words doing little to shift Morthrexa's mood; though to his credit, they don't seem to make it any worse, at least. Then Theller speaks up, and indeed, his speech does have an effect, if perhaps not the intended one. As he speaks of fair treatment, Morthrexa's rage fades as the demon begins to smirk. Words of equity with Magpie and reminders of their deal grow that into a grin; he seems barely able to contain his amusement. Unfortunately for them, Zant's attempts as preaching to Morthrexa's well-being seem to be hitting a brick wall; he lets out a low, rolling laugh as the genasi says his piece. Even Alvar's second response seems to have bits of amusement in it.
"Oh, little bird, now I remember why this trip amused me so. To think, you consider us equals to the point that you think I would even begin to consider fair treatment. You mention our agreement. Do you take me for some baatezu, to be held by the letter of my words and forced to twist them to my benefit? I belong to the Abyss, and the only benefit I gain from making an agreement with your kind is how much sweeter it makes the inevitable betrayal. As your little friend in your Guild can tell you, I'm sure. It's unfortunate your blade-ready ally is with your group, or I would have chosen you for my reimbursement instead. If nothing else, perhaps I've left you with a taste for larval feasts, eh?
"And now the godly fish speaks. Your words have some truth to them, and I am pleased that at least one of you recognizes how powerless you all are before me. Indeed there is pleasure in using beings of Law, in twisting them against their natures, forcing them to leave their path. Yet you needn't worry for my sake. I won't be throwing away all of you."
Turning to Alvar, the grin still plastered on his face, he says one last piece. "Oh, far lower. Those insects, if nothing else, carry the potential to become one of my kind someday. In my time on the mountain, I sent millions upon millions to be shaped into the lowest of the tanar'ri. No, those insects are what your kind should aspire to be, should you cave into your basest natures before death. And you, at least, have a glimmer of potential there; your lack of nonsense like trust, good will...it shall be fun seeing just how close I can pull you up."
Beams of light in a rainbow of colors begin to emanate from his body, and he looks back to the rest of the group. "Don't fear...well, I suppose that's a poor choice of words given what's to come. Worry not, I should say, as I will leave the rest of you untouched. You've been enough fun that I'll grant you that, if nothing else."
The timing for this isn't great, I'll admit, but I just wanted to let you all know that Shaun'll be sitting out for a spell. It's only temporary, however, and for now his character's still there.