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[clockeyes]

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voice

[hotshit]

That's not what he told me, and the guy's genuine enough. You should talk to him some time and hear his side of things! God might not be what he's cracked up to be, after all. Sounds to me like you'd follow the guy blindly if you didn't have your own air of eyes.

[Well... Claire meant that it's IMPOSSIBLE for him to die EVER. Like impossible impossible. The world would disappear if he died.]

You won't hear me disagreeing with ya, but if you're weak, you gotta play it smart. She's made the right choice in hiring a guy like me. She's invincible as long as she's handing over the money.

voice

[clockeyes]

[He sounds downright offended by that.] Me? Talk to him? He killed some of my brethren, sir, I am not going to drop everything and go and talk with him as we're brothers again. He's no brother of mine. And don't talk about the Lord like that, I will follow Him no matter what. Whatever He says, I will do. Nothing will ever waive my loyalty to Him, not you, not anybody.

[He sniffs.]

Mister Bodyguard, if I cannot persuade you to remove yourself from your task, then all I can say is be careful. Diva is weak, yes, but she's also a terribly vicious creature who will cut down anyone in her path if she wants to get something. Pray that you not be in that path when the time comes, and pray that you will not be in mine when that times comes, either.

voice

[hotshit]

I have to be honest with you, that's a bit disappointing to hear. You're nothing but a pawn on that guy's board game, are you? Well, I gotta admire your dedication to your family, despite doubting that God's even your father. Think he loves you as if you're family?

I haven't prayed to God since I was forced to go to church as a little kid. He just doesn't exist in my world, though that's not to say I'd be appreciative if he interfered my business. That'd be kind of rude of him, don't you think?

voice

[clockeyes]

[Oh, no, Claire. No. You don't say that about his God. Insult Cheriour all you want, he'll take it. But insinuate that God doesn't love him?]

[That is something he's can't forgive.]

Excuse me, sir. Let me correct you. God Created me with His own hands and has loved me ever since. He loves everyone of his creations, even those who don't believe in His Word or existence, like you. If you can't see that, then very well.

[His tone then turns as sharp as the sword he carries.]

But don't ever presume that I am but a pawn in His game. He doesn't have a game, and if He wants to show you the way, then you must let Him. He is my father no matter what. And I'm sorry you can't grasp the beauty in being devoted to someone and willing to do anything for them. I'm sorry that you don't have faith. Maybe one day you'll understand.

voice

[hotshit]

Can't say that day will ever come. The only person I've come to believe in is myself.

[He'll leave it at that! He'll need to save his material for the day they meed in person!]

voice SORRY FOR THE LATENESS

[clockeyes]

Right.

[A "hmmph".]

I guess I'll see you around, mister...?