Night Rafail 2009/08/13(Thu)03:42 No. 28974 ID: 6136db
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>"Oh you poor dear, come with me to the kitchen and we'll get you a bite to eat. What's your name?"

Uhh, what should I say?

>>28974
Alexander's a common name in the region, right?

Night Rafail 2009/08/13(Thu)07:06 No. 28996 ID: 6136db
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>>28982
"Alexander."
>"Nice to meet you, Alexander. I'm Lucia. You must've been through a lot. Come, you can tell me all about it in the kitchen."

Now why the hell was Yousef here?

Who's Yousef? A relative? Servant? Friend? Enemy?

>>28997
Yousef has been our family's butler for... forever I guess. I think he started when grandfather was still Baron. Long before I was born.

Describe your attackers and see if she knows anybody like that. Tell you were meant to meet an aquintance but you are terribly late for the meeting. Yousef is his name, would he have been here with company?

Night Rafail 2009/08/13(Thu)10:53 No. 29029 ID: 6136db
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>>29002
>Lucia guides Rafail past the counter to the kitchen. "There, take a seat, and I'll see what I can find."

"Thank you, good miss. I was riding along the road in the evening, when these two ruffians ambushed me. They'd rigged a rope across the road and I couldn't see it in the gloom until I was unhorsed. They were on me before I could get on my feet."
>"That's terrible! How did you escape?"

>>29002
I'll use that once I get the chance, but what should I tell her?

>>29029

By throwing dirt in their eyes when their intentions became clear and madly dashing off the road into the forest. Abandoning our horse, possessions and any sense of time in the process. Frankly it was a miracle we found our way back to the road and the correct inn after our directioneless travel in the forest.

No, we are not heroic.

Tell the truth. You don't remember. It's all very fuzzy.

Night Rafail 2009/08/14(Fri)14:02 No. 29487 ID: 6136db
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>>29387
>>29080
"I don't remember too much of it. I remember throwing sand at their eyes and running, but it's all hazy."
> "It must've been terrible. You're very brave to have survived, I think most would've been frozen in fright. Here, I've got you some bread and ham. I could heat up some wine for you if you want?"
"I'm fine thank you. You're very kind."
...
I don't think I'll be able to eat this stuff. Should I try to make smalltalk?

>>I don't think I'll be able to eat this stuff.

Why not? Eh, at least pretend to nibble at it, you might otherwise seem unappreciative. Make some small talk and try to find out about Yousef.

>>29487

>I never drink... wine.

Okay, smalltalk won't save your butt. Mayby it's time to make a case for bringing the perpetrators to justice. Questions above and tell that something about the robbery seemed off. They seemed more intrested in your life than posessions and now you fear for your aquintace Yousef. Mayby he's fallen for the wrong kind of crowd but you can't think of anything. Too worried to eat.

Night Rafail 2009/08/15(Sat)06:22 No. 29759 ID: 6136db
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>>29488
I'll try to hold some of it down.

>>29492
"I'm sorry, I seem to be too wound up to eat. I think the thugs were after my life, not my purse."
>"Oh my. What makes you say that?"
>>29002
"Just a feeling I got. Say, one of the thugs had a distinct scar over his right eye. Have you seen anyone like that around?"
>"... We had a guest like that a few days ago. You don't think that he-"

"I think he might. Tell me, who was he with?"
>"Oh, he was with another shady fellow. This elderly gentleman paid for their stay, so we didn't take down their names. For the register, you see."
Ahhah.
"Have you seen them before?"
>"No, I don't think so. We have so many visitors. He wasn't a very nice man though."

Night Rafail 2009/08/15(Sat)11:08 No. 29806 ID: 6136db
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>"So what are you going to do?"
"I'm going to find them, and get some justice."
>"That's very brave, Alexander. You seem like a very courageous man. I like that"

She's, ah, getting a little close... Any advice would be appreciated. I'm not... used to this sort of thing.

>>29759
>This elderly gentleman paid for their stay
The butler? How strange...

>I'm not... used to this sort of thing.
Well, you could always try being more direct than her. Kiss her. And say thanks for listening to you, no need not to be polite.

>>29806

>Tear out her throat.

Forgetting that you're a little pale, cold to the touch? You're not really hungry anymore are you. Was that elderly gentleman Yousef, we might have to speak with him but he knows who you are. Excuse yourself politely if the killer was with Yousuf you must warn him immeadetly. Thank her for the kindness she has shown.

>Drink it all.

Night Rafail 2009/08/16(Sun)04:09 No. 30257 ID: 6136db
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>>29862
"Thank you for listening to me. Did you know who paid their tabs? I think I should have a word with him."
>"Oh I didn't know the gentleman. He left on foot though, so he must live in Szekel."

I'm feeling a little... strange.

>>29847
I moved a bit to kiss her (my God what's wrong with me? I'm not Jal), but she pushed me away playfully. She didn't seem to mind, though.
>"Oh my, you must be freezing. Come on, let's find you somewhere to sleep."

Night Rafail 2009/08/16(Sun)06:48 No. 30267 ID: 6136db
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I feel so cold, and she is so warm... I'm feeling... hungry.

>"It's too bad that the inn is full. I'll have to make a bed for you in the attic. It's no place for such a handsome gentleman to sleep in."
Head... pounding...

Night Rafail 2009/08/16(Sun)06:51 No. 30269 ID: 6136db
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>"Or you could sleep in my room, if you want."
...
Did... did she just touch my behind?

She totally did. This presents a little bit of a problem. If you agree to spend the night with her, things might get out of hand and you're still in the middle of an investigation.

...on the other hand, you ARE quite hungry.

>>26933
Leave immediately unless you want to become a killer.

>>30269

Well, she is quite pretty. I suppose it would do no harm and could be quite intresting. Smells good.

You'll be the death of her.

Night Rafail 2009/08/16(Sun)12:05 No. 30328 ID: 6136db
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>>30288
I already am. And I know that should bother me but...
>>30271
I KNOW.
I... just...
>>30289
I... I never understood what Jal saw in this.

"I... I'd like that."
>*smiling deviously* "It's this way, dear."

Night Rafail 2009/08/16(Sun)12:33 No. 30336 ID: 6136db
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> End of Chapter 1

>>30335
goddamnit vampire man, don't drain her entirely. just bring her back, tie her up, and drain nightly.

>>30344
Or just drain her partly now and let her go about her business come morning. Most girls like biting; with luck she won't be one of those ones that get freaked out by it, and we'll be able to make this a fairly regular thing.

Night Failar 2009/08/16(Sun)12:55 No. 30349 ID: 6136db
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>>30344
>>30345
Too late guise

>>30349
curse you vampire!

You aren't nearly aware enough of genre tropes!

Intermission Rafail 2009/08/16(Sun)14:40 No. 30439 ID: 6136db
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I drank and I drank.
I drank it all.
I drained her dry.

With each drop I could feel her life flow into me, filling me.
I as strong as I've ever felt. More than that. I feel stronger than I ever would have imagined.

> Why is it so dark?

That woman. I can hear her thoughts. I feel her echoing inside me.

> What did you do to me?

Make her stop.

> Why did you hurt me?

MAKE IT STOP. MAKE HER STOP, VOICES.

>>30439

Why did you kill her you monster. God will punish you, god will make you suffer for your sins. This is your penance, you will hear her laments forever. Murderer.

>Prey. They're all just prey. Hungry. Why should you justify anything. Does the man feel remorse for the cow it just ate.

>>30439
She's a friend. You hurt her, because you love her. She will understand. When more follow.

Now, now. We all knew this would happen. And I do welcome the company.
Another voice joins the chorus, as it were.

>>30439
Just answer her questions. If she starts bitching too much, tell her to shut the fuck up.

Intermission Rafail 2009/08/16(Sun)16:16 No. 30499 ID: 6136db
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>>30480
I understand.

>>30469
>>30474
>>30482
You're dead. Now shut up.
...
That did it. Would you please handle these in the future, voices?

I don't think Yousef is the one behind my... death. It's more likely someone had him hire those thugs. The question is, who?

Night Rafail 2009/08/16(Sun)16:17 No. 30500 ID: 6136db
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Perhaps it's time to go visit the family.
After all, the night is still young.

>>30499

He will tell you that when you're playing with his intestines. All in good time. Oh, rip off her head while you're at it. Do we really want her to wake up like we did? In fact I hope you did the same to the one who's arm we took. Wouldn't want to meet him looking for his appendage. Awkward.

Crix!!AxZzWyL2L2 2009/08/16(Sun)18:17 No. 30529 ID: 1e805f
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I hope you got some Medusa heads lyin around otherwise, you are pretty fucked

>>30529
dude, you went after DRACULA. the BIGGEST VAMPIRE. for YEARS.

he's probably some lesser vampire that's safe, because you're off hunting the biggest game.

Suggestion 2009/08/17(Mon)08:04 No. 30675 ID: 15b56e
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>>30529
Oh you.

Think about Rose for a moment, not with shame or guilt for the past events

Neither with worry for just loosing her out of sight, but with some kind of rage, desperation, hurt and no remorse. Think about her fate your mind filled up with determination or lust.

Night Rafail 2009/08/18(Tue)09:17 No. 31219 ID: 6136db
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>>30504
I don't think I cut off her head. Should I go back and do that?

>>30709
Uh, how is that supposed to make sense?

Anyway, the mansion is on the other side of the town and... oh damn, I forgot they lock the gates at night. Hmm, at least the night watch seems to have dozed off.

Now what?

>>31219

Hahahaha, well since you did not just consider yourself exposed or possibly having a terrible nemesis in future. I'll leave the decision up to you.

Find an alley where you can climb over the wall.

Night Rafail 2009/08/18(Tue)11:38 No. 31248 ID: 6136db
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>>31242
You know, I think I would remember making her drink my blood.

But that climbing thing is a good enough idea. The wall isn't in perfect condition so it should be easy enough. I'll head west, since that's the less reputable part of town and has far more alleys than it should.

>>31248

Never know what type you are, there's like a hundred of your kind. One's heart you have to fry on a skillet and hold it there with a knife. Now I'm hungry.

>>31248
Mess with the guard first.

Move all the stuff around while he's asleep, or something.

Night Rafail 2009/08/18(Tue)12:41 No. 31279 ID: 6136db
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>>31264
You'll have to tell me about that later. Right now I'm as clueless as you.

>>31270
Hmm. It... wouldn't hurt, I suppose.

Night Rafail 2009/08/18(Tue)13:06 No. 31287 ID: 6136db
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Lets see now. How should he be punished for sleeping on duty?

>>31287

Shape his hair to be like horns, draw mud stache, tie bootlaces together, hide his weapon away, set his booth on fire, watch in glee. I don't know, I didin't think this so I have no good suggestions.

dip his hand in warm water!

>>31287
put his hand in warm water!

>>31287
steal the sign!

Night Rafail 2009/08/18(Tue)13:59 No. 31326 ID: 6136db
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>>31310
That thing is dug in deep. I'd need a shovel.

>>31306
>>31302
Again, I don't have warm water, or any water. I'd have to fetch some from the town.

>>31297
First off, that's a hat, not his hair. I'll just move the hat. And there's no mud around, just dry dirt and grass.
Ok, hiding the rifle (one of those English ones that father bought a few years back).
I'll tie his bootlaces tog-
*animated*

>>31326
did you finish?

if so, get away. laugh.

>>31326

Run away in crab like gait and shout woopwoopwoop. Mayby you should come back tomorrow.

You hid his gun, right?
Let's see, unarmed mortal or vampire? Who'd win in a fight?

>>31334

Not fighting anyone in open streets or killing them just because we wanted to do a prank.

>>31335
yeah, we're just runnin' off. go as fast as you can around to the other side of the facility, and climb up. he won't know what happened

Night Rafail 2009/08/18(Tue)15:51 No. 31360 ID: 6136db
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>"Huh I isn't sleepink I swear! I was only restink eyes. Please don't be puttink me back in latr-"
>"Oh, it's you", he said with a mighty jawn. "Добрый вечер, boyarovich. What are you doing out so late?"

He's barely awake. I doubt he'll remember any of this tomorrow. Or five minutes from now.

>>31337
>>31328
>>31327
Run away? You sure? He doesn't seem that threatening to me.

>>31334
Yeah I'm pretty sure I could take him, but
>>31335
I'd rather not have it come to that.

>>31360

Hepetetete- Scorchio! Would he kindly let us trough please were in a bit of hurry. Yosef, official business really boring, go to sleep.

Night Rafail 2009/08/19(Wed)01:59 No. 31493 ID: 6136db
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"Would you kindly open the gate? Official business. In a hurry."
>"Da da, am openink." YAWN "Is shame you is missink the funeral. Was very lovely. The boyar even brought in a catholic priest for it."

Great, he's digging out the keys.

>>31493
Excellent!

Also, running away is an ESSENTIAL part of the prankster's gambit, and adds to the comedic value. While you're running, you can laugh harder.

Night Rafail 2009/08/19(Wed)09:47 No. 31537 ID: 6136db
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Ah. Szekel. Looks like the mist is rising.
The mansion is pretty much on the opposite side from here. Should I go straight through the center or circle around the west side? It's a longer route but I'm less likely to run into people there.

>>31537

You're supposed to be dead and they can't all be as sleepy as the guard. Circle around.

Why don't you try if you have powers turning into a bat? Flying over city would be easy way to avoid bypassers. Maybe it works if you concentrate hard enough?

Night Rafail 2009/08/20(Thu)12:06 No. 32027 ID: 6136db
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>>31540
Right. I'll take the long way.

>>32013
Concentrate hard enough on the what now? You'll have to give me a bit more than that to go on. Besides, I don't think the street is the best place to experiment. Should I find somewhere secluded to try it out?

...
Hmm. The light's gone out. Must be the damp.

>>32027

There haven't been any problems with thieves in the inner court have there? They like dark alleyways. Walk on but try to be aware of your surroundings.

Night Rafail 2009/08/21(Fri)06:40 No. 32437 ID: 6136db
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>>32033
Inner court? We're just inside the town.
I've heard that there is the occasional burglary or mugging. Especially here in the west side. I'm sure it's nothing serious.

>>32437

Oh sorry, it's just how these things are usually laid out. Lots of hovels and taverns for the proletariat on the outskirts of town. Inner city that houses the upper middle class is the one walled off and then there's the aristocracy behind another wall or just their mansion walls. I guess this is a town that's seen a lot of action. I'm not distracting you am I? Keep aware.

There's a man in the alley to your left. He's probably trying to mug you.

Night Rafail 2009/08/21(Fri)07:23 No. 32445 ID: 6136db
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>>32438
Ah, the proletariat. Marx has some nice ideas I guess, but I don't think they'll catch on. The -48 revolutions didn't fare too well.

But yeah, the wall goes around most of the town. Only some of the factory storehouses are outside. I suppose the town has seen it's share of "action" even if we're not all that close to the Ottoman border.

And no, you're not distr-
>"'ello there guv, got a light?"
Oh no.

Tell him that backing off would be a wise decision if he values his life.

>>32445

"No, and I haven't got any money either, so unless you want an unnecessary fight on your hands.."

Night Rafail 2009/08/21(Fri)08:15 No. 32450 ID: 6136db
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>>32448
>>32447
"No, and I don't have any money either, so backing off might be best thing to do now. If you value your life."
>"E-ey, guv, don't get all riled up now."

>>32450

Well, how about you put that nasty looking blade away and we speak to each other all civilised, like.

If you do, I won't be tempted to shoot you with this pistol I have concealed under my robe. (bluff)

Suggestion 2009/08/21(Fri)08:52 No. 32457 ID: 0d5afc
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>>32450
Lookin' good mang

>>32450
"no need to get all riled up"

You know, you're right. gimme some of what you're smokin', and we'll go find a light




+1 intoxicated bandit servant?

>>32450

Ready your own knife under that dashing cape. "Nice teeth." I hope this one has both of it's arms. Awkward I tell you.

Rafail 2009/08/21(Fri)12:11 No. 32474 ID: 6136db
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>>32456
"Well, how about you put that nasty looking blade away and we speak to each other all civilised, like."
Heh, he looks a little disturbed at my reaction. I guess this isn't how things usually go.
>"Ey easy now there guv. It's a nice night and were all mates ere, aight?"

>>32468
I've had my hand on it since that guy showed up.

>>32464
"Do you a cigarette on you?"
>"Y-yeah."
"Pass me one."

Another one approaches. Behind you, near the fence. Associates? Regardless, prepare to retaliate with extreme vengeance.

>>32474

Another one behind you, ignore it for a moment. Lean in for the cigarette and slash his throat out, we need to even the odds quickly. They may be common thugs but they still are dangerous.

>>32476
yes, and use extreme friendliness to buy more time to prepare. Ask for directions!

Night Rafail 2009/08/21(Fri)16:42 No. 32491 ID: 6136db
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>>32476
>>32479
>>32478
"You know what's the quickest route to hell?" I asked as I reached for the cigarette.
*animation*
"Through me."

>>32491
yes!

you hungry enough to go for the other one, or are you just gonna kill it?

>>32491

I stand corrected, you're in no danger at all. Apparently you're one of the more dangerous subtypes, if only it was more easy to find out what type. And did you just swipe that mans head off with your bare hands? Oops, no witnesses, do as you please to the second one. Just be fast before the neighborhood starts to take intrest. Shame about the condition we are leaving our victims so far. If someone in this town has the brains and the knowledge they are going to put the clues together.

Night Rafail 2009/08/30(Sun)10:59 No. 36221 ID: 6136db
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>>32494
Hmm. I just fed on Lucia, so I'm not really hungry. I could, I guess, but he's not really all that appetizing.

>>32497
Oh. You're probably right. I should be more discreet in the future.

Heh, the little worm is too scared to even scream. You think I should kill him?

>>36221
I say you kidnap him, get him drunk, take his pants, and dump him outside of the bar, unconscious.

it's even BETTER than no witnesses!

>>36221

Grab him and hoist him up face to face, ask him "Now...About that light..."

Kill, loot, rinse, repeat. Petty criminals get no sympathy from you!

>>36221

You want a sniveling coward for a human servant? I guess you could scare him to service but those types have a bad habit of growing a spine in the most inopportune moments. There certainly are some positives. Ask it's name and if it wants to live?

>>36222
... I would have just killed him, but that's a great idea.

>>36221
Politely invite him to come have a drink with you.

>>36236

Let's make him hide the body of his friend first. We can play with our toy after and see if it's useful.

>>36222
Add opium to the mix if you can, too!

Night Rafail 2009/09/01(Tue)13:18 No. 36898 ID: 6136db
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>"Oh god oh god, please don't kill me, I didn' mean anythin I swear! Kind sir, keep away, AAH!"

>>36229
>>36238

Yeah I guess hiding the body is job number one.
"Do you have a name, worm?"
>"B-Boyd, sir. I-"
"Do you want to die here?"
>"N-no sir, please don'-"
"You're working for me now. Cross me an I'll hang you by your own entrails, y'hear?"
>"Y-yes sir. I wouldn' do somethin like tha, honest."
"Good. You'll start by hiding that body over there. And after that... we're going to have a drink."

I sound... just like father.

...

I could get used to this.

>>36222
>>36227
>>36239
I'll keep these in mind, in case he turns out unreliable. Did I do all right? You think he'll cause me trouble?

>>36898

Of course he will, it will be just as easy for our enemies to scare him to cooperate as it was for us. But lacking a subject devoted to us out of adoration and loyalty it will have to do. Keep him scared enough not to even think of talking about your existence and make small promises of power if he performs his duties admirably. If he turns out to be an idiot he's worth nothing, dispose.

Most people have a tedency to cause trouble. This tedency grows in nerve breaking situations. Those who don't cause trouble either can't or have guts and smarts. Use him once and dispose, unless he shows unnatural capabilities.

Nahkh 2009/09/27(Sun)12:47 No. 52456 ID: 18212a
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"You did well."
>"T-thanks boss. And t-thanks for the drink."
"What's the matter? You haven't touched it. Is it not to your liking?"
>"I-it's not that. What'cha gonna do to me boss?"
Yes. What to do with him.
Turns out he's not a complete idiot. He disposed of the corpse quite admirably.
Oh and this is Hog's Head. The local bottle 'n tap. The dead feller had a few coins on him, so this drink's on him.

>"I mean, are you gonna kill me too?"

Hmmh.

>>52456
Vampire spaaaawn

Night Rafail 2009/09/27(Sun)13:37 No. 52498 ID: 18212a
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>>52458
So you think I should turn him into a vampire?
I wonder...

I'll have to think on this a bit more.
Did I ever tell you about my family?

Night Rafail 2009/09/29(Tue)14:20 No. 53563 ID: 18212a
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Ah, the family.
Here's a picture.

On the left there is Dederich. He's the second oldest. The favorite son. He's the captain of the guard nowadays. Must make father so proud. Bah.
He's a barely literate idiot who just swings swords around all day. But hey, someone has to fulfill expectations.

On the right is Jal. He's not quite as bad as Dederich, but, well... he is a little too much into his cups. And women.
Oh all right, he's a lecherous drunkard. He's not too discriminate either.

That's father, in the center. Bartholomeus Szekely. I never did live up to his expectations, preferring books and quiet study to hunting and war and other "duties of men". He... well.

Right there near the bottom is Rose. She's six now.

>"You are, aren't you?"
"Sorry?"
>"You are gonna kill me."
"Oh hush. Nobody's killing you. Not yet anyway."

We might need some eyes for daytime. He fits the bill. If he proves loyal we can give him power eventually but now his worth lies in his mortality. If only he could keep his big gob shut and stay smart.

>Offer job in exchange for life. Big prizes follow.