Dorian listened with a small, inscrutable smile playing at his lips as Dahlia spoke. "You are correct, Dahlia." Dorian began, his voice smooth and composed. "Our champion did not win the tournament, but the information gathered is invaluable just the same. Of note are a certain pair of gloves that Deimos wore in each round..." He mused softly, his gaze shifting suggestively from Dahlia and then to Pierce. "If we could pry them away from him, his advantage would be entirely lost."
Turning his full attention to Pierce, Dorian gave a nonchalant shrug. "The demigods' discontent is predictable; they will resist, yet ultimately, they will falter." Pierce’s query about additional tasks drew a moment of thoughtful consideration from Dorian. "Perhaps you could expedite the spread of our influence along the coastline? The infection has taken root in the swamp, but your assistance in advancing it into the jungle would be most beneficial."
Looking next to Vox, Dorian's expression is one of distant amusement. "Indeed, they gather and plan, believing themselves safe in numbers. They have yet to fully comprehend the threat we pose. But they will. Their complacency will be their undoing."
He paused, letting the weight of his words settle over them, then continued. "Dahlia, your influence in Stormbreak will be crucial. Make your presence felt, and ensure that the Spyglass remains in our control. Pierce, maintain the spread of infection. Your readiness for combat will be indispensable in the coming days." His eyes flicked to Vox, and his tone took on a hint of condescension. "And you, Vox, continue to sow uncertainty. Your unique talents are most effective in keeping our adversaries off balance."
Satisfied with his directives, Dorian stepped back, his presence commanding yet aloof. "Remember, our strength lies in our unity and our cunning. Together, we will reshape this world."
With a final, approving glance at each of them, Dorian turned his gaze back to the horizon, the smile on his face growing slightly more pronounced. His plans were unfolding perfectly, and with the Family by his side, there was no limit to what they could achieve.
Turning back to his companions, he gestured towards the entrance of Starfall Island, his eyes gleaming with a secretive light. "Come, let us go below." He said, his voice laced with anticipation. With that, he beckoned them to follow, leading the way into the depths of the island. After all, there is always more than meets the eye.
~FIN
Turning his full attention to Pierce, Dorian gave a nonchalant shrug. "The demigods' discontent is predictable; they will resist, yet ultimately, they will falter." Pierce’s query about additional tasks drew a moment of thoughtful consideration from Dorian. "Perhaps you could expedite the spread of our influence along the coastline? The infection has taken root in the swamp, but your assistance in advancing it into the jungle would be most beneficial."
Looking next to Vox, Dorian's expression is one of distant amusement. "Indeed, they gather and plan, believing themselves safe in numbers. They have yet to fully comprehend the threat we pose. But they will. Their complacency will be their undoing."
He paused, letting the weight of his words settle over them, then continued. "Dahlia, your influence in Stormbreak will be crucial. Make your presence felt, and ensure that the Spyglass remains in our control. Pierce, maintain the spread of infection. Your readiness for combat will be indispensable in the coming days." His eyes flicked to Vox, and his tone took on a hint of condescension. "And you, Vox, continue to sow uncertainty. Your unique talents are most effective in keeping our adversaries off balance."
Satisfied with his directives, Dorian stepped back, his presence commanding yet aloof. "Remember, our strength lies in our unity and our cunning. Together, we will reshape this world."
With a final, approving glance at each of them, Dorian turned his gaze back to the horizon, the smile on his face growing slightly more pronounced. His plans were unfolding perfectly, and with the Family by his side, there was no limit to what they could achieve.
Turning back to his companions, he gestured towards the entrance of Starfall Island, his eyes gleaming with a secretive light. "Come, let us go below." He said, his voice laced with anticipation. With that, he beckoned them to follow, leading the way into the depths of the island. After all, there is always more than meets the eye.
~FIN
He'll rekindle all the dreams
it took you a lifetime to destroy
it took you a lifetime to destroy
