[PQ] Throw Away the Key

Zariah said nothing, only smirking as he collapsed to the ground. The pain he clearly felt brought her heart pure joy. Soon he would understand. Soon it would all make sense, and he would be hers forever, helplessly caught in her web of promises, lies, pleasure, and pain. A true Launceleyn, in all but name. Perhaps he would be, someday, if he was a good little alchemist. She stood by quietly as he fixed the manacles and chains. ”You’ve done such a good job fixing this place up.” she said, her tone having switched to one of motherly warmth. Gently she reached out and stroked his hair, as she might were he her own child. ”I am sorry I had to punish you. I truly don’t wish to. It hurts me too. But I must instill order in this place, as you must learn what I expect from you.” she said gently. ”Just as we prepare this place to punish those who threaten order – those who wish to do harm and hurt and destroy society…Really what we do is good.” she said, smiling a little though he couldn’t see. ”But I need you still Remi. Your magic is so different from mine. You create and build, I can only punish. It is why I am fit to bring order, I have the tools to make the hard decisions and bring peace and goodness to the world, even if it is kicking and scream on its way there.” She let that hang in the air for a moment before standing. ”Come with me and bring the chains. I wish to see what Edrei has accomplished.” Most fun PQ ever! Keep it goin! Zariah Come join the chorus of the unimpressed