Brows are drawn into the pinch of a frown, and eyes bear steely flecks of v e x a t i o n; whether this can be accredited to thinning patience or a BRUISED EGO is anyone’s guess. Regardless, the sorcerer’s frustration is becoming most apparent and he despises it; to lose composure is to lose control and for a master of the mystic arts, this simply won’t do.
“ If your goal is to enlist my help, you’re making a very POOR case. ”
What Ky should have done was stopped long before he got in this situation. Going to Strange for anything was trouble and this just proved that point. What he should have done was kept his tongue in-check and stated what he needed. Instead, he chose to voice a number of insults towards the man in numerous fashion.
“Oh, that’s right; I remember why you were not my first choice on the list, Strange. Your so called …parlour tricks are far worse than second rate,” he said, arms folding across his chest. “I just thought you’d enjoy a chance. Pardon me if I chose… poorly.”
He didn’t feel like repeating himself, but Ky’lar had to admit that it was a very sad state of affairs he was in. To agree with Strange was unthinkable, but here he was. Doing just that. “Against my better judgement, yes. I am.”
[SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: I didn’t think it was possible to feel less inclined to help you, but here we are. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: If you don’t see a problem with it then I don’t think there’s much point in even trying. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: Do you even have a conscience? I’ve often wondered. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: It’s this little voice in your head that tells you right and wrong - just in case you’re unfamiliar with the concept. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: And what are the other parts? Wit and charm? Good hair? Magical cloak?
[ SMS→ STRANGE ]: No. I do not. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: I once had such a thing. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: Then I was dragged to hell. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: You sorta lose that after a few centuries down there. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: Well, not centuries for you, but in that realm. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: Time moves differently there.
“Want to? No. But I am a realist; I know that getting what you want usually requires giving something in return.”COMPROMISE is both an effective and unsatisfying resolution, and sometimes the only means of making any progress.“ You want me to let you do what you want, when you want, to whoever you want? Now who’s being DELUSIONAL?” Unsavoury truths are the very last thing he needs to hear right now, and spawns vexation that makes his demand cutting and concise in the midst of molten glare.“ Your life is what I’m offering you. Leave the people of my world alone, or I’ll put an END to you.”
“If we’re being very specific here, I am as part of your world as the next, Strange.” A simple point Ky knew he needed to push forward – even if it wasn’t entirely accurate. “You’re a realist and i’m a realist – you can’t protect everyone all the time and what i want is to simply do as i’ve always done.” Maybe it wasn’t exactly the best thing to say, but it was too late to correct himself now. “but let’s be clear here, yes? I don’t like you. I never have, but the only way I see the both of us coming to a solution is if you keep your damn nose out of what I decide to do, Strange.” A pause. “There are over five billion people on this planet…. i’m sure losing a few hundred to my amusement won’t mean anything in the larger scheme of things – unless, you’re willing to vouch for every single human in this world.”
[SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: What makes me so different? The magic? [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: A ‘lesser??’ [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: And here I thought I was the egotistical asshole. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: You really are something else. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: I haven’t agreed to anything yet.
[ SMS→ STRANGE ]: You’re lesser than me. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: On most days. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: I fail to see the problem in that. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: You’re different. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: Simply that. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: The magic is just one part of it, Strange.
[SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: You just asked me to help you to be better. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: Literally just a few moments ago. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: You can scroll up and see for yourself. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: Have you forgotten who you’re talking to as well? [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: I’m one of those ‘lesser creatures’, asshole.
[ SMS→ STRANGE ]: Yes, I did. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: You’re not like them. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: Like the rest I mean. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: You may be a lesser, but you’re different. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: Now, when should I drop by?
[SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: I blame YOU. You’re responsible for your own actions. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: Just as your father was for his, just as your grandfather was too. You are what you make of yourself. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: You really want to do better? Or is this all a ruse? [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: Okay lesson number one in not being a hellish dick: people aren’t insignificant.
[ SMS→ STRANGE ]: Are we really getting into this? [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: People are. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: End of story. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: What next? Going to make me actually talk to those lesser creatures? [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: Unbelievable.
[SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: If you CAN be ‘quite decent’ but choose not to be, then that tells me everything I need to know. [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: Why is my good opinion of any significance to you anyway? [SMS→HELLDOUCHE]: You’re right, diabolical is probably more apt.
[ SMS→ STRANGE ]: well! [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: i didn’t fall far from my father. we both have that same temper, but you can blame my grandfather for that one. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: it’s important as maybe you could help me change things. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: then again i doubt the opinion of one human matters. [ SMS→ STRANGE ]: to anyone really.
“ Then you clearly don’t know much.” Eye roll is OBNOXIOUS and EXAGGERATED, as if he can’t overstate enough the tedium that comes with such ignorance. He cares not what limited perception the other has of humanity, primary concern is the chaos that might be made in light of it, the infractions upon his kind. It is the sorcerer’s job after all, to safeguard mankind from dangers that are otherworldly; the stuff of mere nightmares to most.“ You don’t get a free pass. Keep whatever hellish business you have going on away from here, away from people, or I’ll stop you. That’s the only BARGAIN you’re getting, douchebag.”
“— did I hear that right? is it that you actually want to BARGAIN?” maybe he should have kept his lips SHUT, but the problem was he was already at it. so why stop right then? “tell you what – i get a FREE pass due to the fact that you fail to see the REALITY of the situation.” again, ky should have kept his MOUTH shut. “you CAN’T save everyone, STRANGE. there is just too many PEOPLE for you to do so.” a pause. “so, if you WANT to bargain? go right ahead. BARGAIN, dr. strange.”
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