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The telephone was answered on the second ring. Before even a cursory greeting could be announced, Jason cut in.
"She's safe. For now. Broken finger, possibly a bruise or two."
A pause.
"Yes, quite manly your puffing pride. You want to save the girl. Bring what I need to open the Gate."
He closed the connection immediately.
Always have the last word.
He took the catwalk two steps at a time, back through the darkened hallways and back into the main foyer of the Luxor. The lights shone brighter with his every step, and as a token of his goodwill, every person sitting at the slot machines found themselves a bit richer on their next pull.
For while a God can be vengeful, he can also reward his flock with kindness...
"She's safe. For now. Broken finger, possibly a bruise or two."
A pause.
"Yes, quite manly your puffing pride. You want to save the girl. Bring what I need to open the Gate."
He closed the connection immediately.
Always have the last word.
He took the catwalk two steps at a time, back through the darkened hallways and back into the main foyer of the Luxor. The lights shone brighter with his every step, and as a token of his goodwill, every person sitting at the slot machines found themselves a bit richer on their next pull.
For while a God can be vengeful, he can also reward his flock with kindness...