==> Make friends [ALEX]

[slayer]

SI: I am underwhelmed.
SI: On Alternia, there was an entire species capable of doing those stings.
SI: My lusus was a stunning example of that.
SI: In fact, he annihilated most of my race with a yawn shortly before a meteor made him explode.
SI: I was sad.
SI: I really liked that meteor, I had named it Troll Bert.
SI: But I am willing to give your race credit for inventing these kinds of stings.

[alexander]

ZA: Not sure why you'd name your meteor, but whatever.
ZA: Anyway, I wouldn't worry about my chances of staying alive.
ZA: These imps aren't very good.
ZA: Either that or they are and I'm just utterly dwarfing them.
ZA: It's kind of sad.
ZA: I put so much work into that Metal Gear.
ZA: Then again, if they're not that good.
ZA: People shouldn't have that much of a problem.
ZA: So it works out.

[slayer]

SI: Perhaps this Metal Gear of yours was hilariously subpar?
SI: Stings do not always work out as we expect them to.
SI: The game is designed in such a way that you will be dwarfing nothing.
SI: Not until God Tier.
SI: In which case, I fear for your enemies.
SI: And hope that, at the time of your ascension I will not be counted among them.
SI: That is a large part of my reason for this cooperation.
SI: I am not as intelligent as I would have others believe.
SI: But I like this living sting.
SI: And you will most certainly become a threat to that status.

[alexander]

ZA: You're not the first to say I'd be dangerous at God Tier.
ZA: Anguis and Caegar think so too.
ZA: I've heard rumors of what a Prince of Space can do, honestly.
ZA: Though the Black King & Queen don't seem to think much of it.
ZA: So I figure that if I hit God Tier.
ZA: I can just tell you myself?
ZA: If that would help your curiosity, or something.

[slayer]

SI: You misunderstand me.
SI: There is no IF.
SI: You WILL reach God Tier.
SI: I was unaware that you are also a Prince.
SI: You have a duty to your team to set the standard for success.
SI: I figured Caegar would be the first to pick up on any destructive ability.
SI: And I trust Anguis' insight to an axtent.
SI: Not only MUST you reach God Tier, but you must push your comrades to do the same.
SI: The price is great, but it is a fair trade for absolute power.
SI: For victory.

[alexander]

ZA: So as a Prince, it is my job to lead the others to victory?
ZA: Well, that's rather fitting.
ZA: And well, I'm aware there's a price.
ZA: Really, it'd be stupid to assume there wasn't a price.
ZA: All things like this have one.
ZA: Whatever it takes, I suppose.
ZA: But, if I can do what I've been told I can do is possible.
ZA: I think I might be able to fix this entire paradoxical mess.
ZA: Though Caegar apparently doesn't think much of a Prince of Space.
ZA: Or maybe that's just me she doesn't think much of.

[slayer]

SI: I would assume Caegar thinks little of you.
SI: Your class and aspect are a desirable combination.
SI: In fact, the only other way you could effectively be more terrifying as a God Tier is if your aspect were Hope.
SI: So you're willing to pay any price for power?
SI: Tell me, human.
SI: Are you willing to die to save your kind?

[alexander]

ZA: A philosophical question?
ZA: Anyway, it depends.
ZA: Those I care about, yes.
ZA: The rest of humanity...
ZA: Eh.
ZA: It'd be a bummer if they died.
ZA: But I wouldn't be too broken up over it.

[slayer]

SI: I meant literally.
SI: That is the price for God Tier.
SI: You will die, painfully, to ascend.
SI: You can kill yourself or have someone else do it.
SI: I would not recommend the latter.
SI: But perhaps you have a friend who is not so inclined to desecrate your corpse?
SI: Your attitude is similar to mine, you know?
SI: Victory at all costs.

[alexander]

ZA: I'd prefer to just do it myself.
ZA: I can at least make it completely painless.
ZA: So long as I can keep everyone safe though.
ZA: That's fine, I can work with that.
ZA: Just have to do it, I suppose.

[slayer]

SI: I am beginning to believe that I made the correct choice in aligning with you.
SI: Now, if only I could get everyone else to quit the time shenanigans and be candid.
SI: I think that, should we ever have the opportunity to meet in person.
SI: I will be less inclined to attempt to murder you on the spot.
SI: But for now, I am sealed in the veil, like an elder god banished from the universe it accidentally created.
SI: ...
SI: No..that's exactly what I am.
SI: Fuck.