At least I had somewhere to fall from. And still ended up at the top of the heap.
[ What's that saying? "Better to rule in Hell than serve in Heaven." Don't make him bring out the wings for this argument, Alastor! Because he will. He'll bring them all out. Even the halo if he has to!
Which is to say the smug expression hasn't disappeared. It hasn't even flickered. Over in the audience section of the room, bets are being made. Bets about what? Better not to ask. ]
And what, were you making a point to huff into the pot while you were cooking? [ A beat as he realizes it could be worse. ] Oh unholy Hells, did you spit in the pot?
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Date: 2024-02-21 10:27 pm (UTC)[ What's that saying? "Better to rule in Hell than serve in Heaven." Don't make him bring out the wings for this argument, Alastor! Because he will. He'll bring them all out. Even the halo if he has to!
Which is to say the smug expression hasn't disappeared. It hasn't even flickered. Over in the audience section of the room, bets are being made. Bets about what? Better not to ask. ]
And what, were you making a point to huff into the pot while you were cooking? [ A beat as he realizes it could be worse. ] Oh unholy Hells, did you spit in the pot?