Nature of Sin
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"Wait, so even though a sociopath goes around cutting off people's heads, that isn't a sin?"
"Okay, great. So I don't need to worry about you betraying me for one. Just goblins."
"Pact? That doesn't sound like anything I should be agreeing to."
"What, like 'I have the power' type of power?"
"Okay, so what cost? What do you get out of this compact thingie?"
"Permanently accrue? So I'll have magical muscles eventually?"
"So what manner of things can I expect?"
"Yeah, yeah. Have fun at my expense... HOLY CHRIST!"
"Realized? Nothing, Slayer. We just ran out of hot water."
"No other ... what do you call them?"
"Ah. Bearers. None of your bearers have ever called you that before?"
"The way you plan to use me?"
"And how do you know what a rampant supernatural power is?"
"So, me. Not you. I decide who gets cut or stabbed, and you don't?"
"Jealous? You suffer from envy?"
"What if I want different elements?"
"Tell me why you need a mortal creature. That will tell me how to reforge you."
"In theory?"
"You mean, without a touch of the supernatural, your bearers ignore you and put you in a drawer with the nail clippers."
Slayer of Men admitted.
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