Archive III: About the Praeceptor (Aleph and Dominion's After Talk)

'It's not THAT bad, right?'

'That's a bit harsh, isn't it?'

'Now, now. You're just throwing mindless insults at me. You know I'm not an idiot.'

'I'm a fucking genius, Dominion. Don't do me dirty like that.'

'Nah. So about the resignation thing...'

'Interesting...'

'I don't like you, Dominion. And I don't think there will ever be a chance for us to be friends. But you did give me a second chance in life, and I'm still thankful for that. I was just sulking earlier; that's why I did something so reckless. I'm still mad at you, but I won't pull off something stupid like that again anytime soon. We have an empire to destroy. We can't allow our squabbles to lag our progress.'

'If it means destroying Firmament, I'm willing to put up with you. But don't test me, Dominion. I know how to hit you where it hurts.'

'I've always been the dramatic kind. But more than anything, I want to send a message. You have nothing, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING against me. There's nothing you can do to make me kneel and slobber your dick. I am willing to end my life anytime, anywhere. Just because you can kill me doesn't mean I'll wag my tail on the ground for you. Go on. Threaten to end my life again like you did earlier, and I'll do it for you. Saves us both the trouble.'

'Never been a fan of any god; never liked you and your orgy mates.'

'I didn't even know the gods could do that. It's quite invasive if you ask me. Also kinda manipulative. Be my faithful slave, and I'll give you a piece of candy! Who asked them to do that? It's stupid.'

'Why do you think I'm here?'

'Oho? How so?'

'How did you do it?'

<"Dominion, I want to be beautiful."

<"Dominion, you're my last hope."

<"Dominion, please make me beautiful."

'And you would make them beautiful?'

'Then, why are you still here?'

'Unbelievable...'

'That's kinda funny, actually.'

'So, basically, you prey on the weak and weaponize their insecurities against their god?'

'I guess that just speaks leagues of how weak leadership is up there.'

'Well, there is a way.'

'Why haven't they done it yet then?'

'Hmph. Well, you're pretty good at making propaganda pieces. That rant just now made you look a bit better in my eyes.'

'What? Is there another hostile nearby?'

'Right. Right... So what am I supposed to... Oh my god!'