The Shadows are always hungry...

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

And they kept their number of followers to a select few, yes?

They also probably all had horns, but that doesn’t mean it’s why they failed!

*His hand immediately goes up to his broken horn, and he looks self-conscious for a fleeting moment* … Hm. Well. This is more of a strategic maneuver as oppose to that. That is purely aesthetic.

*He scoffs* Are you planning to rebrand yourself then? Gather thousands of loyal followers now?

I’m changing strategies. I’m not changing what I represent. I will always be the God of Darkness.

All right, all right, I believe you. Let me call up the local tv station, see if they have any ad spots.

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

And they kept their number of followers to a select few, yes?

They also probably all had horns, but that doesn’t mean it’s why they failed!

*His hand immediately goes up to his broken horn, and he looks self-conscious for a fleeting moment* … Hm. Well. This is more of a strategic maneuver as oppose to that. That is purely aesthetic.

*He scoffs* Are you planning to rebrand yourself then? Gather thousands of loyal followers now?

I’m changing strategies. I’m not changing what I represent. I will always be the God of Darkness.

All right, all right, I believe you. Let me call up the local tv station, see if they have any ad spots.

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

And that is the problem with keeping My follower count small. I need the concept to survive among humans for however long they remain alive as a species.

Ugh… We’re really pushing back our timeline, aren’t we? All of the copies of myself I’ve met have already met their own copy of the pharaoh and fought with him. It shouldn’t take that much longer.

*He purses his lips* Every single one? And what of their Gods?

…They weren’t successful. Most of them, I mean.

And they kept their number of followers to a select few, yes?

They also probably all had horns, but that doesn’t mean it’s why they failed!

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

And that is the problem with keeping My follower count small. I need the concept to survive among humans for however long they remain alive as a species.

Ugh… We’re really pushing back our timeline, aren’t we? All of the copies of myself I’ve met have already met their own copy of the pharaoh and fought with him. It shouldn’t take that much longer.

*He purses his lips* Every single one? And what of their Gods?

…They weren’t successful. Most of them, I mean.

And they kept their number of followers to a select few, yes?

They also probably all had horns, but that doesn’t mean it’s why they failed!

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

… Clever, yet foolish. You are forever a paradox, Thief. 

What, are you really jealous of her? I think it’s best you keep your followers to a minimum. Fewer people you might have to spare later. And fewer that might turn out like that priest.

Hm. You know, he was quite the asset at the time. And I still believe he ‘turned out’ well - far better than how he began. But I understand your point. Stil, do you not think exclusivity will backfire in the long run?

In the long run, they’ll all be dead.

And that is the problem with keeping My follower count small. I need the concept to survive among humans for however long they remain alive as a species.

Ugh… We’re really pushing back our timeline, aren’t we? All of the copies of myself I’ve met have already met their own copy of the pharaoh and fought with him. It shouldn’t take that much longer.

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

… Clever, yet foolish. You are forever a paradox, Thief. 

What, are you really jealous of her? I think it’s best you keep your followers to a minimum. Fewer people you might have to spare later. And fewer that might turn out like that priest.

Hm. You know, he was quite the asset at the time. And I still believe he ‘turned out’ well - far better than how he began. But I understand your point. Stil, do you not think exclusivity will backfire in the long run?

In the long run, they’ll all be dead.

And that is the problem with keeping My follower count small. I need the concept to survive among humans for however long they remain alive as a species.

Ugh… We’re really pushing back our timeline, aren’t we? All of the copies of myself I’ve met have already met their own copy of the pharaoh and fought with him. It shouldn’t take that much longer.

cagedingold:

So she takes the ones with bad taste. It’s hardly a loss. Who are you planning to seduce?

… Clever, yet foolish. You are forever a paradox, Thief. 

cagedingold:

So she takes the ones with bad taste. It’s hardly a loss. Who are you planning to seduce?

… Clever, yet foolish. You are forever a paradox, Thief. 

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

None that I don’t already possess. With that said, I fear if I neglect to use honey, I will lose them.

I’m sure there are more permanent ways of trapping them.

And for some, that will suffice. However, the unfortunate truth of having to trap something is that they will flee the moment they are able. There is a better word for what I wish…. ah. Perhaps ‘ensnare’ - though that too, is very similar, isn’t it? Ku ku ku - My very language itself is tailored towards vinegar!

Entice, perhaps? You do well enough at that, too.

I do, yes. But it seems that I am not as successful in that as My sister is. She can seduce men in ways I have never been able to replicate. 

So she takes the ones with bad taste. It’s hardly a loss. Who are you planning to seduce?

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

*He actually let out a genuine laugh* Always with the wit, Thief. But even you must admit, some flies have more worth than others.

Very rarely. Which flies have caught your eye?

None that I don’t already possess. With that said, I fear if I neglect to use honey, I will lose them.

I’m sure there are more permanent ways of trapping them.

And for some, that will suffice. However, the unfortunate truth of having to trap something is that they will flee the moment they are able. There is a better word for what I wish…. ah. Perhaps ‘ensnare’ - though that too, is very similar, isn’t it? Ku ku ku - My very language itself is tailored towards vinegar!

Entice, perhaps? You do well enough at that, too.

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

Yes, yes, we have had this conversation before. And I have also heard what humans say about Me - all of My own doing, of course. *Half to himself, now* Not long ago, being feared seemed to have no downsides. Alas, to think that even My mind could be swayed…

Being feared by humans should have no downside.

Hm. I am told humans have a saying: “you draw more flies with honey than vinegar.” Do you not agree with it?

Since when do you want to catch flies?

*He actually let out a genuine laugh* Always with the wit, Thief. But even you must admit, some flies have more worth than others.

Very rarely. Which flies have caught your eye?

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

Yes, yes, we have had this conversation before. And I have also heard what humans say about Me - all of My own doing, of course. *Half to himself, now* Not long ago, being feared seemed to have no downsides. Alas, to think that even My mind could be swayed…

Being feared by humans should have no downside.

Hm. I am told humans have a saying: “you draw more flies with honey than vinegar.” Do you not agree with it?

Since when do you want to catch flies?

*He actually let out a genuine laugh* Always with the wit, Thief. But even you must admit, some flies have more worth than others.

Very rarely. Which flies have caught your eye?

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

*smiles sadly, then shakes his head* If I had another request, it would only be for your company.

Tch. … I suppose considering I practically rejected your other requests out of hand, I will take this one into account. Are you sure you are not thinking of My younger self with that request? I have been told he is quite… *his mouth twists slightly* amiable compared to Myself.

…Missing the child doesn’t mean I didn’t value you for Yourself, all that time I was bringing him back.

Yes, yes, we have had this conversation before. And I have also heard what humans say about Me - all of My own doing, of course. *Half to himself, now* Not long ago, being feared seemed to have no downsides. Alas, to think that even My mind could be swayed…

Being feared by humans should have no downside.

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

necrophadesoftheshadows:

cagedingold:

*smiles sadly, then shakes his head* If I had another request, it would only be for your company.

Tch. … I suppose considering I practically rejected your other requests out of hand, I will take this one into account. Are you sure you are not thinking of My younger self with that request? I have been told he is quite… *his mouth twists slightly* amiable compared to Myself.

…Missing the child doesn’t mean I didn’t value you for Yourself, all that time I was bringing him back.

Yes, yes, we have had this conversation before. And I have also heard what humans say about Me - all of My own doing, of course. *Half to himself, now* Not long ago, being feared seemed to have no downsides. Alas, to think that even My mind could be swayed…

Being feared by humans should have no downside.