>>6288560"I don't trust this guy Morrigoth, lets find another way out."
Damiens creepy chuckle stifles somewhat upon hearing this.
Morrigoth then replies. "I'm inclined to agree. The clown gives me the creeps too."
Damien looks legitimately concerned, but then composes himself. Setting his mug aside and coming closer.
"Morrigoth, my radiant queen. Would you mind ever so much if I just had a quick word alone with your retainer? I promise it won't take more than a moment."
Morrigoth looks at him skeptically.
"What do you think?"
You look him over. You don't trust him. But he seems desperate. You don't exactly like the idea of being alone with some crazy clown demon in literal hell. But...
"Alright Damien, we'll go over to the corner so Morrigoth is out of earshot. But she'll watch us, right?"
Morrigoth nods.
"Yell if you need help. Don't try anything you clown freak." Morrigoth somewhat reluctantly moves to the other side of the room. As Damien leads you to the corner. You can't believe you're even humoring this dude.
"Alright bozo. You've got one more shot. Whats your offer?"
"Ah, smart man. The human who beats a goddess is certainly no ordinary human! I can see why Morrigoth would take an interest in you. Perhaps I seem a bit... Unhinged given my appearance, but I mean you no harm, genuinely! Long have I suffered in this miserable hellscape with no clear path forward. Our enemies are the same!"
"Go on..."
"Listen, you want revenge on the higher ups right? You want to turn things upside down?"
"Well... Mostly I just want to get my soul back. Had to make a devils bargain just to get out of being tormented."
"A tough choice to be sure! I can't exactly nullify a contract once its been signed. But... if you were to allow me to help you, I swear I'll make it worth your while!"
"Hmmm... You know, the higher ups, they uh... They fucked with my brain. Made it so I can't use magic or something?"
Damien looks you over, his eyes glowing slightly as he examines your head.
"Exceedingly brutal. As expected. But there are ways around this."
"Such as?"
"All in due time. But I can tell you in the meantime that you'll still be able to wield weapons and auxiliary magics that give you power outside of something you'd use yourself. Where are you headed?"
"Eerybss."
"I know of it well! I visit there for the lovely arcades during my time off!"
"So you do have a way out then..."
"Where do you think I got this sporting retro jacket from? Of course."
You sigh.
"Alright Damien, so thats your offer then? To be our guide to getting the hell out of hell?"
"I can be even more than that if you allow it! Please. Let me serve you, and your goddess. If you do, I swear I will prove myself loyal to you!"
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1. Yeah no deal. It'll be harder, but we'll find our own way without you.
2. Deal. You work for us now. No funnybusiness mr clownman. You try anything I'll get Morrigoth to jam her pitchfork right up your ass.
3. Write-In
