"He is progressing quickly."
"Indeed, but the light is becoming stronger. It is doubtful he will ever bow to our whims."
"He will."
"How can you be so sure?"
"I have seen it happen before."
"When?"
"When I made you my servant. If he does not succumb, I know one who will."
"Who?"
"We will extract the darkness of his heart, and he will do our bidding."