exsilium | Arthas Menethil receives [Soul Shard] x2

You call these insignificant creatures monsters? I will show you the face of a true monster.

[Now, the punchline here would be Arthas pointing to his face, but unfortunately, he doesn't. His sense of humor is somewhat lacking since death. However, Exsilium will hear a distinct roar and oh good -- it looks like a large, canine-like monster the size of a horse is about to gobble him whole.

Except it doesn't, it sort of leans down as Arthas adjusts his hand to blink unevenly with frosted blue eyes into the camera lens. If it was ugly before, that's nothing compared to the rips in its skin, the exposed bones and the black ichor dripping from its mouth. It hisses, causing more of it to ooze to the ground before something catches its attention -- another monster, and it charges off with about seven of its companions to take it down.]

Now if you'll excuse me...I have an army to build. Perhaps you will be fortunate enough to join me.

[ooc: log for interaction is here. warning: log engagement includes high risk of injury particularly if your character is confrontational.]

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An army of monsters. That's original.

[He doesn't really seem to be paying attention to the tablet, but he answers anyway.]

Originality has nothing to do with it.

I guess not. Just the inability to actually convince people to follow you.

[That strikes a nerve, but not enough to gain any more reaction other than a glance down at the camera.]

I don't need persuasion or consent, nor do I care for it.

[good thing the video isn't on, or else he'd see her shit-eating grin]

So you're just not a good leader.

[Yet another nerve struck. When he finds this wretch...]

Is there something you would require, or are we to sit about bickering like children?

[... she will punch him in the face.]

I'm just being curious.

Don't insult my intelligence.

I don't know why you'd think I am.

Charming.

Not yet.

Don't sell yourself short; you really do have a way of wooing the populace.

Several ways, I should say.

So I've heard.

Of course. I hardly make it a secret.

I suppose you should be commended for your straightforwardness. Makes it easy for people to know where they stand.

Already looking for more souls to damn to enslavement? You work faster than I originally thought.

Always.

[He's raised so many ghouls that he can barely pinpoint by name anymore, but he recognizes that reverberation.]

But you're already one of mine.

I will never again be one of your mindless drones.

[ The bite in her voice is definitely there, even if it's poorly held back. ]

Arthas... [ It's meant to be low for him to catch on, but technology is a funny thing in how well it works. Why it might even pick up on how hard her heart is beating in her chest. ]

Enough of this.

[ Jaina's exhausted and it shows in every bit of movement she makes. How slow she is to rise to her feet and how the netbook almost slips from fingertips numb from days of ice and fire. She still intends to fight though; leaving these beasts to the inhabitants of this realm is cruel. ]

[Ugh, when is she going to give up? His face hardens.]

You are not my keeper, Jaina. Run off and do whatever it was you were doing.

[ Never because of that guilt complex she's built up thanks to what he's become. So get used to it, Arty boy. ]

What I was doing was laying those beasts down to rest. Do not mind it when I do it a second or third or fourth or how many more times you make me.

[First Thrall, now this. Varian's starting to slowly realize that this place is just the worst. At least he can try settling a score or two. That and Arthas running around is bad for everyone who can still breathe.]

I'll be seeing you shortly, Menethil.

[Varian's just isn't going to mention the monster and just how disgusting it's looking. It's much easier to spit out insults through a clenched jaw and pretend it's not existing until he gets there.]

[Holy what the fuck? Varian? Talk about a blast from the past. He actually starts laughing and pauses in his march. Arthas' laughter is, as always, cruel.]

Varian old friend, aren't you a sight for sore eyes.

[Deepens his scowl at that laugh. No way is he going to show how disturbing it is, and scowling is not only easier but what Arthas deserves.]

No part of you is an old friend of mine. Nice of you to let us all know that you are in these parts, however.

What a kind invitation. I think I will.

[In the sense that Garrett is looking for more things to rip apart, you see. Like obvious monsters. After everything else in this place he's practically relieved to have something he can actually fight dropped so kindly in his lap.]

Excellent. Always looking for more recruits.

What are you -doing-?

I thought I made that clear, don't you agree?

My duty is clear as well.

Ah.

If it isn't Mister Menethil.

As always. Surely you didn't think you'd be rid of me so soon.

Wishful thinking I suppose. You're being quite ominous again, I see.

You appear to have discovered the most effective way of dealing with these creatures.

It is a splendid method, yes.

What do you hope to gain from it?

[ SCREECHING INTO THE NIGHT, but she's not talking to you yet B| In a bit. ]

Arthas Menethil receives [Soul Shard] x2

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