"So you're the other vamp in her life?"
Sidney took me by surprise by springing that double loaded question on me.
"Pardon?
The other vamp. What gave you the idea there were two of us?"
"Well there's you and now there's me.
We worked together all for the sake of Splendor and her safety.
I should think the facts should be pretty obvious by now.
She has two very formidable forces on her side now.
She'll be safe, well protected and she'll never have to be admitted to Morningside ever again.
She'll be free from the tyranny of Wastrum and his evil despot Dr Chesso.
It's Brilliant!
It's almost too brilliant".
"Yes I am Brillant, sure but us working together, not so much.
I work alone, I fly solo, I'm an independent.
I am the very definition of what a loner should be.
I don't work well with others like you do.
I have a past, it's not pretty and I don't think it's a good idea to involve you with my secret plans."
"Oh I see, you mean the plans you have with Splendor long after midnight?"
"What would you know of my plans with Splendor?"
I fiercely leered at him yet he didn't even bat an eye lash in response.
"Oh I know enough, enough to know that you two have a rather special relationship, one that requires a little blood letting here and there.
No judgement of course, I used to take part in a little blood letting myself, my wife and I had very different tastes, I had a taste for music and show business while she had a taste for Vampire Erotica and a bit of BDSM.
We all have to make adjustments for those we love even if it's uncomfortable and involves our past and exposing the things we want to hide most."
"It's not my past that I'm worried about Sidney, it's the future that concerns me.
Just out of curiosity however did you learn of our special relationship?"
"I don't know if Splendor told you but I used to live in that old haunt Wastrum is camping out in.
I wanted to check up on her so naturally I went inside and then I saw you two lovebirds, enjoying yourselves by the fire while Wastrum was crumpled up in a corner.
He reaked of alcohol and he still had a pulse so I ruled out foul play and I figured he'd had a bit too much to drink and he passed out on the living room floor which is odd cause he didn't really strike me as much of a drinker.
I just thought he was naturally diabolical, I didn't think drugs or alcohol were involved but I suppose the man needs his medicine, he has so very little to live for these days, so we might as well allow him to have a tiny bit of joy in his life.
He should enjoy... while it lasts".
"Aw so you were snooping around. Just as I thought.
Wastrum is a incredibly stupid man that has the emotional intelligence the size of dust mite and his ego has laid waste whatever braincells he has left in his infernal head.
He also hasn't the capability nor the capacity to take joy in anything that this wondrous planet has to offer him.
Alcohol only serves to subdue him, temporarily.
It mellows him out other than that, there is no joy involved I can assure you".
"Why is it that I'm getting the the impression, that you are somehow angry with me?"
"Angry? I'm not angry, miffed perhaps, definitely vexed, troubled, only slightly and a tad bit disturbed yet not angry.
Moving on.
Did you learn anything more from Chesso by any chance?"
"A little bit but nothing really that significant.
What astounds me is even after all those threats he still can't give me a straight answer.
He's still hiding things from me, hiding things from us.
He finally admitted that Wastrum is no relation and he confirmed that her true origin isn't human.
He showed me paperwork, data that he gathered over the years and the DNA didn't match up with any human.
I mean there is not even a single trace of human DNA in her blood to speak of.
The frustrating thing is he isn't that eager to tell me exactly what she is.
What's really heartbreaking is Chesso has a very long history with Splendor.
I saw the dates, Raphael and it goes back all the way to the 90's.
She's been seeing Chesso since she was 4 years old whether she liked it not.
Even Splendor is mysterious about it.
She briefly mentioned there were some pretty kinky things going on when she was here.
She said there were things she had to do that she couldn't even bare to say out loud.
She claimed she was no stranger to sexual assault because of him".
"Now what's stopping me from killing him again?"
"Common sense, morality, not wanting to be seen as a murderer anymore.
Take your pick. Wait where are you going?
Oh shit, you're actually serious.
You really want to kill him.
You didn't kill Wastrum did you?"
"Don't be ridiculous.
I simply cursed him for all eternity, I didn't harm him.
I only weakened him but this time it's not temporary".
"THE CURSES WERE REAL!
Wow I thought you were bluffing. I didn't think you actually cursed anyone but I suppose if there's any one that deserves to be cursed its definitely Wastrum.
So good one, I guess.
What does this curse even do?"
"It's a bit complicated.
Let's just say he's going to have a hard time keeping himself within the boundaries of his human nature.
There's no thirst involved in this curse thankfully but the form he's in right now, he won't stay in that form for long.
It's a sort of recurring nightmare except every night it turns out a little bit differently.
It's known as a infinite curse, it has a infinite amount of possibilities. It allows him to be the monster he's always been deep down inside and since he's created such unfathomable layers of darkness to rule Splendors life, so my curse falls upon in waves, one layer at a time, every night and everyday a new terror will take shape in him.
A new monster shall be reborn in him every day of his miserable existence.
I hope that's okay with you.
You didn't think I was too harsh did you?"
"Naw, Fair is fair, the man ruined my wife's happiness, he nearly killed her, he broke her spirits, even when she found her happiness again, she never fully recovered, not from him, no she bore the emotional scars he gave her even when we settled down and created a life outside of his tyranny.
She just never was the same and what's shitty is I did nothing to protect her.
I didn't stop him, I wasn't there for her when I should've been.
Of course she wasn't my wife back when that nasty incident occurred yet still I feel I was obligated to protect her.
Maybe by Protecting Splendor I'll get rid of some of that guilt.
It won't bring her back but still I think in some weird way that if I succeed in protecting her, I can prove to myself that I wasn't some major fuck up that couldn't even protect their own wife and child from the dangers of the outside world.
I'm not making any sense.
Forget I Said anything.
It's all nonsense anyway".
"It's not nonsense.
You actually make perfect sense, you think that by protecting her you are protecting your wife and child.
You want that fulfilment, that release from guilts grip, you want to be at peace with who you are and what you've done.
You've done nothing wrong Sidney.
You weren't obligated to protect her, she was her own person, you respected her and you let her live out her dreams and you didn't hold her back from them like Wastrum did with Splendor.
The truth of it is that some things happen whether you're there or not, we can't control what others do and we cannot foretell what these others will do in the future.
You can't prevent things you have no concept of and there's no sure way to prepare for the future Sidney.
You blame yourself but the only one to blame is Wastrum, not you, not your wife, Wastrum.
You can't be everywhere at once Sidney but you can be there for Splendor when she has need of you. Just stop snooping and sneaking around and make yourself known, reveal yourself, be outspoken and stop hiding from people.
Nobody is judging you, you judge yourself enough on your own."
"Well that's certainly sound advice. You know it's strange but I feel as you've looked right into my soul.
Its as if you've read my thoughts and feelings as they were your own yet that's ridiculous, I'm sure she's confided in you about my story which honestly she should.
You seem trustworthy enough and you must really be in love with her for you go through all this with Chesso and Wastrum.
Just don't kill either of them...just yet."
"He's already dead Sidney as is Wastrum and the rest of the staff that works here.
Believe me, We aren't doing Any one any favors by not killing them and merely allowing them to live yet fiiine I shall refrain and restrain myself."
"Good man. Now we should probably head back to Vicklewood before anyone notices were gone.
Oh by the way, I sort of offered Splendor to go on a little private trip with me, to the ruins of this place. She didn't accept of course. She just said she'd think about it yet now that's you're in the picture, I suppose it would only be right for you to come along."
"For what reason?
She doesn't need to be here or any place around this area for the matter.
It's dangerous, she could be seen or spotted.
If you bring her here, there is a risk that Chesso will catch wind of her arrival and if he knows she's nearby we might as well hand her over with wrapping paper and a bow on top and present her as to gift to him.
Let's not give him the satisfaction of claiming his long awaited prize."
"Oh come on, Chesso isn't going to be much of a threat with both of us by her side.
You have the magic and I have...vampire stuff...I can do and Splendor well she's practically a wizard herself. She has a mind like a fortress, she can control things with her mind, communicate with demons and other spirits.
If we're in a fix than she can just send out all the demons and evil spirits on Chesso and his men.
We'll be unstoppable.
There is a reason I wanna come back here.
You see I believe there's a whole treasure trove of secrets in those ruins, it's cut off for a reason, the place is packed with evidence, evidence that could send both of those whack jobs to prison... for life."
"What makes you so certain that whatever you're looking for is in that deserted place?"
"Well... I've had dreams about it, visions you know.
Yes I have visions and from my experience it's usually best to listen to them."
"Oh I see, well, since these are your visions and your convictions, why don't you go by yourself?
Since it sounds like a personal thing, you can personally take care of it yourself, we don't need to be involved unless you're afraid of the dark or something".
"I'm a vampire, I thrive in darkness, I'm accustomed to it.
So are you coming back here by any chance?"
"I'd rather not but I don't think that Dr. Chesso got the message.
I think I better run it by him a few more times, just so the memory stays fresh.
I want to memorize this message of mine, I want it burned into his corneas, I want it engraved into his mind, I want his body to go cold and numb, I want him to tremble at the thought of my words.
I want that blood pumping right before I drain him of every life force he has yet that comes later, for now I'll keep him alive just so I toy with him, play with his paranoia and if I'm lucky I might even drive him mad.
Why I could come everyday Just enjoy that pure and fresh splash of terror in his eyes and on his face. "
I smiled maniacally, the thought thrilled me and filled me with a fresh sort of vitality.
"Yes that's definitely something to look forward to.
Take it easy with the torture, reel it in, pace yourself, don't rush it, enjoy it, everything in moderation you know.
Just don't go overboard.
Control yourself .
Remember you still have Splendor to go home to.
No doubt she'll wonder what you've been up to, naturally she'll ask and you can decide now if you want to tell her a elaborate story of your so called feats of heroism or you can tell her the truth of what really happened.
So make sure you do something that you won't regret better yet make sure it's something you won't be ashamed to tell her in the end.
I've lived most of my life in guilt and regret and look at me I'm still single and living in a trailer on an abandoned studio lot, nobody remembers my name, they all forget my face because I hate confrontation and I'm far too petty, paranoid and hypocritical for a serious relationship.
Don't be me, be somebody that Splendor can rely on."
"Oh so Splendor can't rely on you now?"
I slid one side of my lips upwards to form half a fanged and jaunty grin.
"Of course she can rely on me anyway as I was saying, I think I might have a proposition for you.
If Splendor doesn't come with me to ruins, why don't you come instead?"
"I don't know if you are growing fond of me or you just want to get to know me better by spending some quality time with me one on one, I'm flattered but I'm not the bonding type. I don't bond with people, with...other vampires, I don't even bond with demons Sidney, so I appreciate you including me with your grand adventure down in the ruins but I think I'll pass.
Someone has to watch over her while your away."
"Of course, of course.
Common sense comes first.
Smart. Then again I'm sure you wouldn't want to miss out on a free meal".
I dipped my chin towards my chest, I gritted my teeth slightly and then glowered at him dangerously.
There was murder in my eyes and I made sure my gaze remained unwavering. I wanted him to feel the heat of my gaze but also be struck by the icy poison that emanated from my soul.
"I'm just saying If I were you I wouldn't want to miss out on such a divine and delectable delicacy like her.
She's quite the dish, she's pure, she's sweet and she's generous.
She's resourceful, clever and resilient.
Now apparently she's extremely powerful, her power is growing, you ought to take advantage of that".
"I will not take advantage of her.
She isn't just some dish or delicacy, she's a sentient being with a soul and a free will.
She deserves my respect as well as your own."
"Ooh I think I hit a nerve somewhere.
So she's not just a free meal ticket to you, that's good,
That means you'll protect her well being as well as her life.
I just had to be sure you were concerned for her life rather than for her life force.
I was just testing you.
Forget I even said it, moving on."
Sidney made the doors retreat as soon as he approached them, they swung open as if he had given those double doors a nice sturdy shove.
I remembered that I owed Splendor an apology.
I dreaded the moment I'd arrive to Vicklewood Manor.
Even when I didn't arrive I couldn't help but freeze before the door and stare at the dull brass handle.
I decided to quietly approach the bed yet even that didn't help get rid of the anxiety that was blocking up my throat.
Then I thought of something splendid.
It was brilliant.
It was a perfect peace offering.
I realized I was always asking things of her and taking things that were her's but I'd never truely given her anything in return.
I'd given her little things like joy, happiness, ecstasy, protection and of course my love but I'd never physically given her anything that was valuable to me and this could be my chance.
I just hoped she wasn't as angry with me as she was before.
I realized it was very late and no doubt she was asleep so silently I slid onto the bed alongside her, I draped my fingers over her neck, I blessed her skin with my lips and glided my mouth over to her face.
She stirred slightly as to inform me she was awake.
She beamed up at me as if I'd summoned the sun and moon just for her.
"Are you still angry with me Splendor?"
"No, not anymore but I'm still hurt Dwindle.
You hurt me and I know it probably wasn't your intention but the way you treated me before you left, It wounded me.
You were so icy, cruel and indifferent towards me.
I felt like a empty tin can, I felt small and unworthy like the way Wastrum used to make me feel.
I didn't feel like I was good enough, like I'd always be a disappointment to you.
I only want to please you but I don't I think I can, you're so much stronger than I am, you're smarter than I'll ever be, I'm no match for you.
Sometimes I think It might be better for you to do away with me."
Do away with you? You have to be joking.
I could never do away with you.
Besides I much prefer you alive, I can't get any joy from a corpse now can I?
You're alive, You're warm, you're bursting with energy and fresh blood, you have a heart beat, you have a purpose, you have a iron will and not to mention a exceptionally beautiful physique but you're more than all that, You're more than just flesh and blood, you're more than just mere sustenance.
You are the love of my life, Splendor, I don't see you as just a possession, you aren't just a piece of meat, you are far more valuable than that.
Honestly I respect you, I adore you, I'd gladly worship you, yet most importantly I care about your happiness.
I want you to be happy.
I was wrong, Splendor, very wrong.
I should never have treated you that way.
You were right, I had no intention of hurting you but that cold demeanor and those icy words just spilled out of me.
I honestly don't know why I said those things.
I'm sorry, Splendor, forgive me."
"You're forgiven Dwindle.
I'd already planned to forgive you even before you walked through that door and honestly I think my heart forgave you a long time ago.
It's okay, I'm over it.
Now I suppose you'll be wanting a few drops before I go back to bed".
"Well about that, I think after all your love and loyalty, you deserve a treat.
Tell me, have you ever wondered what I taste like?"
Splendor was incredulously staring at me as if the idea wasn't just astounding to her but also considerably appalling to her as well.
"I'm talking about blood silly... not anything else.
Have you ever wondered how I would taste to you?"
"Would it be weird if I said my answer is yes?"
"Noo, no, no, not at all.
Yes is good, I mean did you really think about this in great detail or was this just a thought passing through your mind?"
"Oh I've done more than just think about it Dwindle.
I've imagined it in great detail and in great length yet besides that I've sort of expected it.
I just had this feeling that You'd offer this to me.
I didn't know when yet I suppose the knowledge of it, Rather thrilled me yet at the same time I was embarrassed by my lustful imaginings.
I mean sure it's exciting but the real question is should I even be excited by such a disgusting and debase pleasure.
I feel I shouldn't be looking forward to this but I am.
Oh dear what if there's something wrong with me?"
"Now, honey, no there is nothing shameful in having a imagination and there is nothing wrong with you.
You aren't being lustful darling and pleasure is not even remotely debase and disgusting.
Love is beautiful and so is all the pleasures that come with it.
You love me and you think about me when I'm away, it's actually quite romantic if you think about it."
"Pleasure can be very disgusting especially if only one is getting any satisfaction out of it.
I know I've been there, It's horrible, it's the most despicable and debase experience you can ever have, when someone insists on pleasuring themselves without regarding your thoughts and feelings.
It hurts too.
The pain never goes away, even when the soreness is gone, you still carry around that shame and disgust.
The guilt itself is what really kills you, you keep imagining how you could have changed it, how you could have escaped or run away, yet you get so frustrated and fed up by the fact that no amount of thinking will ever change what happened.
I can't change it. I can't change any of it!"
Splendor's eyes angrily burst with tears as she smashed her fists into her forehead as if to punish her mind for having such thoughts.
"Oh Splendor.
Come here".
I gestured to her to sit up but she refused.
I clasped onto her wrists so I could guide her hands away from her face.
She violently resisted me, she was still weeping but she cried out in anger instead of despair as she flung her arms all over the place in hopes that I'd release her.
"Splendor. Look at me.
Look into my eyes.
Be Calm.
Be at peace.
Don't fight me, I'm not fighting you, I'm not going to restrain you, there will be no force, you can leave at anytime.
I'm not going to hurt you, Splendor.
Understand this, You are enough.You are loved. You are wanted, You are needed and you are desired.
I'm not any stronger than you are Splendor,you know, you could very well overpower me, just give it time and you'll learn how, you'll grow and you'll reach your true potential. Just wait and see.
I know I'll enjoy watching your progress.
Now just relax.
You can rest, there will be no blood letting tonight, at least not from you anyway".
Splendor's muscles became loose, her body stopped it's restless quivering and finally she collapsed in my arms, sobbing like a little child.
Gradually I reclined back onto to the bed, her head still resting on my chest, cozily she dug her face into my chest like a docile feline about to snuggle up next to her master.
"You are good enough for me Splendor.
You are more than enough, so I shall reward you.
Yes I'll give you a reward.
There is no need to repay me as you've already given me... just about everything you hold dear.
I really have been quite selfish and I've not been very present lately.
I'll give you a full explanation tomorrow morning but for now, please take my peace offering."
I thought of sliding my fingernail across my wrists but then I saw the face of Wastrum in the corner of my mind.
I remember that day when I took his shadow and presented him with new curse, consummating that curse with my blood; I'd used a finger nail then so the blood would flow.
It seemed suddenly wrong to use that method of blood letting on someone so beautiful and pure as she.
It almost felt like blasphemy to treat her as I treated Wastrum.
Wastrum was no Saint but Splendor was so I decided to be respectful and use my teeth instead.
Splendor instinctually shot up from the bed, did a swift 180 and stood there in a odd crouched position as if she was getting ready to escape at any moment.
However when I held my wrist out to her, her legs buckled and gracefully flipped over on the side.
She was terrified but she was fixated on my blood soaked wrist.
It was as if the blood was too real for her.
"Are you frightened by this?
It's just blood Splendor.
You've seen it before, all those crime scenes, all those nights roaming the Asylum hallways; honestly there had to be a bit of blood here and there.
There's nothing to be afraid of, blood is blood, It's harmless, it's perfectly natural and ordinary".
"No it's not harmless and it's far from ordinary. You are a demon, Dwindle.
That blood is bound to change me, I may even lose my humanity and become just like you."
"I have a little secret to tell you Splendor:You aren't human.
Not a even single drop of humanity is in you, Splendor.
Chesso has definite proof of that.
After all He should know since he's been your doctor since 1999."
"You visited him didn't you?"
Pure Terror made her eyes bleed with remorseful tears.
"I did say I'd have to give him a visit and so that's exactly what I did yet to my surprise I wasn't the only one.
I wasn't alone, Oh No, I had friend by my side.
Perhaps you know him, Sidney Salazar ring any bells?"
"What the hell was he doing there?"
"The same reason I was.
He was there for you.
He wanted to scare him a bit, milk him for information and to tell you the truth he wasn't very eager to tell us anything.
He told us lies at first but I think Sidney was finally able to get a straight answer from him.
Don't worry we didn't harm him in any way, just the usual threats and scare tactics.
It may take a bit till he cracks but we'll get there or I shall get there.
I think these nightly visits may become more regular, at least I'm thinking about it".
"So Chesso saw you.
Does Sidney still think you're a vampire?"
"Strangely enough he does yet due to his prejudice against demons I think it would be best to keep it that way.
Chesso doesn't need to know of my true nature either.
It will be our little secret."
I extended my uninjured arm so as to tell her to come closer to me.
"The point is you don't need to worry about losing your humanity, so my blood won't harm you."
"How do you know that? How can you be so sure I won't become like you?"
"I thought that was your dream.
I thought that was the main goal.
You desired it, you thirsted for it and you hungered for it."
"You were longing for the same thing if I recall."
Her voice was quiet and venomous.
"Yes I longed to be like you yet that was only for your sake.
You see I thought you'd give me yourself to me more freely if I was human.
I mean I thought you'd love me more Splendor if I was like you".
Splendor placed her hands on her my face as if to embrace me in her love.
"I was willing to love you the moment removed that silly coat from my shoulders.
The moment I felt the warmth of your cloak fall upon me, I chose to love you.
The only reason I Faught you was because I was fighting myself.
Emotions were always seen as a weakness where I come from and so even without all that constant badgering, questioning and lecturing, I do the same to myself, I make myself guilty and ashamed.
I create the conflict and the confrontation for myself. Nothing has come easy for me, so sometimes I complicate things".
"I understand.
There's no need to explain any further.
Nothing has come easy for me either, I think that's why I was so cruel to you, I felt life was a just a little too perfect so I created a challenge for myself just like you did.
Now drink, this wound isn't going to open forever you know".
I saw her give me a reluctant glare yet still she drew my wrist to her mouth.
I almost shuddered at the sickeningly sweet sensation of her lips warming my blood. I could feel my wrist tingle, my chest tightened and I felt a enormous amount of energy leavs my body, yet instead of feeling horribly drained, I felt as if something heavy had been lifted off my back.
I was warm, my body was usually cold but right now I felt like I'd stepped into a sauna.
"Am I warm to you?"
Splendor rested the flat of her knuckles on my forehead so she could feel my temperature.
"Well yes you are surprisingly warm. You're really quite nippy usually.
May I have more?"
"Um yes of course.
You can have as much as you'd like actually.
You needn't have to even ask".
"It's only right that I ask, it's courteous and respectful."
She dove her face into my wrist and she quaffed so heavily, I couldn't help but twitch slightly and shudder yet I concealed it from her by drawing my wrist away from her lips.
"Ooof Take it easy there tiger.
You're coming in too strong.
Slow dooown, take your time, there's no need to rush".
"I'm sorry.
That was selfish of me.
You might as well drink of me, it's only fair."
"No, I'm not looking for something in return my dear.
You've already given me everything and this is your time now, this is your turn in the sun, enjoy it."
"Did I hurt you?"
"Goodness no. I hope you know I'm not angry with you.
I was just teasing you and well you took my breath away."
"Do I still take your breath away?"
"Oh everyday you steal the very breath from my chest.
I almost can't contain myself right now because all I want to do is love every inch of you".
"Every single inch?"
"Well yes I have to in order to properly establish that you are indeed not human.
It might take some time but a believe a full inspection is in order.
Do you mind if I examine you?"
"No you go ahead."
I was very surprised to hear her quiet approval.
"Splendor you know I'm only pretending. You don't have undress for me if you don't want to.
Splendor, I don't need any proof just to love you, I'll love you regardless of what's underneath all of that.
You can remain in your clothes if you'd like."
"Well I am rather tired actually so perhaps another time like tomorrow night instead."
"That's fine by me.
There is so much I want to tell you but it can wait till the morning.
Sleep well, Splendor."
Splendor rested her head on chest and until her breathing came to a definite slow and I felt steady rise and fall of her chest.
I knew I couldn't leave now.
I had to stay with her yet what else had I to do?
Nothing much, since Chesso had been taken care of.
Although Wastrum I think needed a few adjustments, perhaps I would visit him too.
He needed to reminded of how powerless and useless he was.
It looks like it was back to half empty threats and scare tactics again.
Yes I'd scare him into submission.
Maybe I could make him my familiar.
All vampires had them yet demons only had servants.
I remembered a familiar is just another servant, so why not make him mine?
If he were to serve me he wouldn't be as much as a threat because I would make it so he had no contact with Chesso.
Oh this was going to be fun.
The real trouble was would Splendor be pleased with this little arrangement.
I'd discuss it with her later, perhaps I could discuss it with her before I went through with it.
Then again she'd probably never agree with my scheme yet again that blood I gave her was bound to change her somehow so maybe it would change her mind as well.
It was only wishful thinking but Wastrum was still a issue because as long as he had Chesso on his side, there were bound to be some problems.
Chesso had connections, connections that had kept him above the law.
What if I were to sabotage those connections he had?
Oh that's perfect, I'd get rid of his connections, scare them into hiding perhaps, nothing too drastic, just a bit of fear fueled persuasion.
No one would be harmed, I'd make sure of that, since I couldn't bear to face Splendor if I had committed some atrocity.
I might be a demon but I had never really killed anybody.
Only Evil Demons did that, I wasn't evil at least not like that.
It should be fairly easy to dig up his connections.
This means I'd have to take up Sidney on that offer and I'd have to tag along with him to those ruins at Morningside.
He said it was "a treasure-trove of information".
If It wasn't there I'm sure breaking into the main facility wouldn't be too difficult.
I was a demon, literally capable of not only being invisible but I could literally slide through walls and other impregnable structures completely undetected.
Yes I'd have to confront Sidney tomorrow and tell him of my plans.
I dont see why he'd object to my schemings. He was a schemer himself so yes I'd attend this little exploratory adventure and hopefully I'd leave with vital information that could lead me to silencing Chesso's powerful connections.
I could kill them all but Killing just wasn't my style, I'd never killed a human before anyway and the thought of taking a human life did not sit well with me.
The thought of murder made me extremely uncomfortable.
No Everyone had to remain alive yet the only thing that would keep these connections from being any use to Chesso would be to place a curse on all of them.
Those curses would keep them in line.
Curses just happened to be my specialty.
I'd design these curses so that these powerful people that were on Chesso's side would avoid him, maybe even forget him.
Very soon they wouldn't be bailing him out any longer.
They'd disappear, they'd be nowhere to be seen, they wouldn't call him, visit him or have any contact with him.
The perfect plan, I just hoped Splendor thought so too.