[IC] Pre-intro

[stupidcupid]

[ you're being watched ]

Comments

[trickor]

Genocide is applauded when done by the right person. Supported and rewarded, so long as the aggressor charges in like an imbecile, proclaiming his intent and leading his men to death. My method was much more effective, swift and clean with no loss to our ranks.

[stupidcupid]

Maybe so.

But guess what? That person's still not you. You're not that guy. You were never that guy. Lie better.

[trickor]

I do look forward to the reaction when you attempt to tell Thor he is not allowed one of these Happiness Meals you speak of.

[stupidcupid]

The big guy can have the entire restaurant if he likes.

[trickor]

And you claimed such things are not meant for those who believe in genocide!

[stupidcupid]

[ frowns ]

Thor saved Earth, you tried to wipe us out. Not seeing your point here.

[trickor]

Oh, he did not tell you.

No, Agent Barton, you have it all wrong. I did not attempt genocide upon the Earth; you need not the help! Humans do that quite well on your own, killing each other in droves for naught. I merely sought to stop such mindless death by giving you a single king. A leader to whom you may bring your troubles, an unbiased third party to solve arguments and disagreements before they escalate to the travesty you set upon each other. When there is so much else out there, the Realms and all that lives between them, why should you fight your own kind? Look to the sky, Agent Barton; you know I speak the truth. You have seen Truth.

[stupidcupid]

[ yeah no drawing an arrow into his bowstring ]

Shut up. Stop bringing up that damn thing.

[trickor]

Please don't. It would be so much simpler if you did not anger me.

[stupidcupid]

Funny how I get zero consideration here, boss.

[trickor]

Your use of sarcasm still leaves much to be desired.

[stupidcupid]

Oh, you haven't heard sarcastic.

[trickor]

Tell me, little hawk, why you persist on calling me..."boss". I do not mind it, should you wish to continue, though 'tis quite clear you use it in a mocking manner. Still, we are both, the both of us, aware I've no more claim upon your mind.

[stupidcupid]

Stop calling me little hawk and maybe I'll even indulge you.

[trickor]

Oh, but as I said, I do not mind it in the least. It is a...reminder of happier, simpler days. To say the least.

[stupidcupid]

Maybe it is.

Maybe I call you boss because there's no one else who ever will and it'll dig deeper than you'll ever know. You could have had it all, as the song goes.

[trickor]

You are doing quite poorly at, ah, digging. That particular term is a Midgardian one, after all.

[stupidcupid]

Really.

So tell me. Got any comrades yet? It's been a month. What have you got to show for it?

[trickor]

I've not been looking. Would you prefer it if I had?

[stupidcupid]

Just wondering why you have no back-up. You have no one. You can rave about the light and truth, but the truth is?

You're on your own. Easy pickings.

[trickor]

Do you plan to pick me, Agent Barton?

[stupidcupid]

If I could, I'd rip you apart myself.

But I can't. I'll just find someone else to do it for me.

[trickor]

Please, be my guest. Do keep in mind though: the past month has been one of peace--at least from me. Should you incite battle, war, you bring it upon yourself. I'll not be the one to mourn and grieve, to bear the weight of any casualties or consequences.

[stupidcupid]

How come you're Gandhi now?

[trickor]

Who?