>>5862565“Be honest, Majin Ozotto, was that acting a good representation of the Queen’s behavior, or a reflection of your own thoughts?” you inquire.
“A… mix of both in all honesty, leaning moreso trying to copy the Queen’s mannerisms. Haughty and self-aggrandizing, ego larger than a moon. She was fun, in the way many a human with delusions of grandeur are.” Ozotto responds. “The lines about her children are quite accurate, though.”
An especially souring note, but that clears things up a bit. “Okay, fine, three things: what do you actually want, what exactly are you planning, and where are you keeping Tien?” You’re absolutely ready to bulldoze the Majin like you did Hirudegarn, but Tien takes priority.
“I want to grow, better myself, and achieve new heights of skill and power. I wish to accomplish that by taking in some novel and unique powers, perhaps a trinket or two you’ve pilfered from the palaces, perhaps a… sliver of an old creature that plays parasite to whole worlds. As for Tien…” Eerily, he then actually morphs INTO Tien and says in his voice, “Right here in front of you.”
“You know damn well what I meant.” you respond.
“And I answered honestly.” Majin Ozotto returns back to normal, patting his stomach. “He is here. Kept… safe.”
“Why do you think we’re just going to hand those over?” Basilea asks.
(cont.)
