I am in agreement that it would not be wise to revisit him as a prospect.
[ Starr has been so carefully crafting Chilton's messianic path. He would rather not see Chilton drunk on a power trip. Or otherwise damaging his reputation. ]
But with that said, you have my support otherwise. It is to my benefit to see the pantheon fall.
[ He pauses for a moment, giving it only that single moment to think it over. Is David entirely trustworthy? No. But what's the harm, ultimately? Power is attractive, and Starr could use it for his own agenda while supporting David's. ]
All right. Count me in. When precisely are you planning this?
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However, I may revisit some, but... Doctor Chilton was so resistant to the idea, don't you think? I wouldn't want to do him any real favors.
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[ Starr has been so carefully crafting Chilton's messianic path. He would rather not see Chilton drunk on a power trip. Or otherwise damaging his reputation. ]
But with that said, you have my support otherwise. It is to my benefit to see the pantheon fall.
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But perhaps there are others that are associated which could be...useful.
Or perhaps a taste of it yourself?
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And what would this entail? I would rather not sign over my soul, you understand. I've seen what happens to one missing only a fraction of their soul.
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[ A beat. ]
A hand might do, though. In exchange for a taste of our power.
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The exultation of it is... addictive. Or so I hear.
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[ Which actually....doesn't seem to bother him. It'll grow back. What does he care? Not like it'd be the first time he cut off a limb in this world. ]
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[ A beat. ]
I...am a magnanimous god. I wouldn't hold such power over you, of all people.
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All right. Count me in. When precisely are you planning this?
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A nice...shock for everyone involved.