[ God -- sorry, Lucifer -- he has no idea how hard this is for Nezumi to say. He's not been weak for a very long time. Even then, he didn't outright admit the weakness. Now, it's so painfully obvious that he almost doesn't need to say it.
Only, he does. ]
I assume you know enough about me to know what I was like before coming to Hell.
[ Capable. Feared. Even adored by many. ]
You also know what the other people you've dragged here is like. Most of them aren't even human. They have abilities I can't match, even if I reach the peak of being a human. I won't ask that you give me the power to protect me from Hell. That would be a waste of our time. Instead, I want the power to protect myself from the other people here.
[ He knows what he doesn't want. Nezumi doesn't want to be invincible. That doesn't protect Shion. The same goes for accelerated healing. Fire is a bit redundant for Hell.
Maybe it's irony that he's thinking about a time in his life when he was younger and much more free. ]
I want the power to conjure wind.
[ That could be used as both an attack and a defense. That said, Nezumi knows Lucifer isn't just going to make him all-powerful. ]
[ Nezumi knows it's a dangerous deal. He knows he shouldn't accept a literal deal from the devil. Despite that, the gap between himself and everyone else is too large. ]
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[He gives a bit of a smile as he looks up into the camera.]
For what reason, darling?
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Only, he does. ]
I assume you know enough about me to know what I was like before coming to Hell.
[ Capable. Feared. Even adored by many. ]
You also know what the other people you've dragged here is like. Most of them aren't even human. They have abilities I can't match, even if I reach the peak of being a human. I won't ask that you give me the power to protect me from Hell. That would be a waste of our time. Instead, I want the power to protect myself from the other people here.
[ And to protect Shion. ]
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[he knows everything about everyone, honestly. Still, he's quiet as he considers that.]
What do you want exactly? What sort of power, darling?
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[ He knows what he doesn't want. Nezumi doesn't want to be invincible. That doesn't protect Shion. The same goes for accelerated healing. Fire is a bit redundant for Hell.
Maybe it's irony that he's thinking about a time in his life when he was younger and much more free. ]
I want the power to conjure wind.
[ That could be used as both an attack and a defense. That said, Nezumi knows Lucifer isn't just going to make him all-powerful. ]
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[Well, points for being clever and a bit unexpected, Nezumi...]
I suppose. But the price will be rather hefty, you know. I need energy to give you that kind of thing.
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I would be surprised if it was cheap.
[ There's nothing in his voice that says such a price would make him bitter toward Lucifer. Nezumi does understand the game they all play. ]
It would really help to know exactly what the price is.
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And a promise to indulge in some vices, of course. Encourage others to do the same... it keeps the energy flowing.
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As for the vices, that's an odd request for someone who pretends to want our redemption. If I get to choose the vice, that's easy enough.
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Darling, I'm not God. I can't give things freely because they're asked for. It's out of the scope of my abilities.
You could reconsider though, go for redemption instead.
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I'm agreeing, aren't I? Unless you mean I can't choose the vice. Is Lucifer so picky?
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No, darling. You choose your own vice... they're all equal in my eyes.
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I'll accept. I am fond of my face so I am curious as to how I'll earn it back, but I'll take the deal either way.
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Very well, then. I'll send someone along with the official contract, then your part of the deal should start manifesting after.
should we work out the details in a pm?
I'll be looking for it.
yes, definitely!