Egon

Dialogue (309)

• What’s this?
• A peasant? Or a thief?
• Or a thief?
• Hm... little difference.
• A knight? Or a peasant in armor?
• (sigh)
• What could you possibly offer me?
• I am the Grand-Prince, Egon.
• First in line for the Seat of Mammon.
• Though meager… I will accept your tribute.
• But more is required.
• Your offering is acceptable.
• But don’t let it be your last.
• A good start, but I require further tribute.
• But I require further tribute.
• What?
• You should reconsider.
• While I’ll still allow it.
• Oh… it’s you again.
• Tell me, who sent you?
• Was it the barrister?
• Or perhaps the chamberlain?
• It must have been Father.
• As he says...
• “A good servant should be seen… not heard.”
• Though I prefer if you could manage both.
• Servant?
• Come. I’ve had company.
• And they’ve left a mess.
• Such useless “gifts”
• Yes, yes, yes… take them away.
• They call me “Revered.”
• (laughs) Close enough.
• They didn’t even know who I am.
• Or where I hail from.
• (scoffs) Now where were we?
• Ahem. Aren’t you forgetting something?
• Finish cleaning.
• And then leave me be.
• Is that all, servant?
• Get out of my sight.
• That will do, servant.
• You’re dismissed.
• Yes, yes... you did well today.
• But more is required.
• Enjoy those “gifts.”
• Servant! Today is your lucky day.
• I shall allow you to speak.
• What news have you of Mammon?
• Has the rabble been crushed?
• Speak up. What of my coronation?
• Is Mammon still… ?
• Enough.
• I command you to speak.
• What news have you of home?
• Don’t walk away from me!
• You insolent little worm.
• Greetings, my servant.
• I’ve procured a little gift. Just for you.
• Plenty more back in my palace.
• Consider it a…
• Now what have you brought me?
• Hm. Quality over quantity.
• My thanks, humble servant.
• Oh? That’s it?
• Just… checking.
• You’re free to go.
• A substantial contribution.
• You could go far in my court.
• Welcome back, my… “friend”.
• I’ve been thinking of your future.
• Keep this up and you might earn a title.
• Land.
• Even a harem
• Speak. Tell me of home.
• Please.
• I have… misjudged you for the last time.
• I know who sent you.
• Why you keep returning
• You wish to punish me.
• Is this not punishment enough?
• I’m forced to hide...
• And for what?
• They deserved what they got.
• Oh!
• Servant? I have dreadful news.
• My followers… they’ve… you’ll see.
• They did this… for me.
• A tragedy.
• That poor man was helping… just like you are now.
• ... just like you are now.
• Though you have my thanks.
• I’m afraid it’s no longer safe here.
• You would be wise to not return.
• You’ve returned?
• Loyal to the bitter end, hm?
• Yes, yes, yes. Fill it up.
• Oh, that... that's all?
• Very well.
• Good enough. For now.
• A… suitable contribution.
• You shouldn't be here.
• And yet… here you are.
• What’s this?
• (scoffs) A brilliant forgery.
• Did you make it?
• Oh, don’t pity me.
• You’ll spoil the tribute.
• What? You really believe it?
• Begone! And do not return.
• I grow weary of your company.
• You made it back.
• Must have sweet-talked your way in.
• Let me ask you.
• What are a few peasant lives compared to a single noble?
• ... compared to a single noble?
• I’ll take your silence as agreement.
• Now leave me in peace.
• My humble servant.
• I have a… request.
• Stop feeding me.
• Or better yet poison me.
• Little by little.
• Or all at once.
• Whatever you do…
• It can’t be worse than what’s coming.
• (sigh)
• I thought we agreed you wouldn’t return.
• It’s not safe here.
• Fine. Carry on.
• Well, if you insist.
• Yes, yes. Let’s see your so-called “tribute.”
• I hope you’re not expecting gratitude.
• Now it's best you be on your way.
• Are we done here?
• Good.
• Servant, do you want the truth?
• About the massacre?
• If I could…
• I’d do it all over again.
• I’d butcher them all.
• At least here…
• With you and your tributes...
• I’m my own lord. I’m free from Father.
• Welcome back… my humble servant.
• … my humble servant.
• Is ... is this it?
• (sigh) I suppose not.
• Yes, yes! That looks promising.
• Thank you… for the kindness.
• Is that…?
• Lazlo!
• Come here, Cousin.
• I thought you were dead.
• Or worse.
• Now what have you brought?
• That’s it? After all this time.
• (chuckles) I jest.
• Lighten up, Cousin.
• Cousin! Ignore the servants.
• They’re… well, you’ll see.
• Now…
• I must be exquisitely corpulent
• for my triumphant return.
• You made a promise.
• An oath. Don’t forget it.
• Welcome, Cousin.
• Take a seat. Enjoy the feast.
• We’ll depart soon enough.
• But first…
• I procured a few of your favorites.
• Though sadly no banquet troughs.
• Every day could be like this, Cousin.
• But even better.
• Once we return home.
• What? No time for festivities?
• A shame, but very well.
• I’ll remember this.
• And all you did for me.
• Even when I’m the High Lord of Mammon.
• Cousin, come!
• It’s time we depart.
• What are you waiting for?
• Free me at once.
• Enough!
• As the rightful heir to the Seat of Mammon
• I command you, Lazlo!
• Come back here!
• You’ve returned.
• (sigh) Why?
• Is this… what? Pity? Revenge?
• No. You think you’re helping me?
• It’s a test—isn’t it?
• Father put you up to this.
• Very clever.
• Well, well… Cousin.
• Look what the servants found.
• Remember when I took that from you?
• I was… an ass back then.
• I’ve had a lot of time to think.
• Locked away like this.
• You have my sincere thanks.
• Perhaps father was right?
• This has been “for my own good.”
• Welcome back, Cousin.
• I’ve been thinking long and hard.
• I’ve decided to…
• … extend my stay.
• And to open my doors to all!
• Mammon can wait.
• Think of all I could learn here.
• With your aid of course.
• Cousin! I’ve had another revelation.
• These peasants they’re…
• … lazy, unsophisticated, and…
• And yet they bring me gifts.
• Just as you do.
• They want, no, need to be ruled!
• Perhaps a firm hand is unneeded?
• Cousin, I require your counsel.
• I have here, a thief, caught red-handed.
• Usually, I would simply execute him.
• But perhaps you see another way?
• M’lord, I’m sorry.
• I was half-starved, wasn't thinkin’ straight.
• It won’t happen again.
• A fitting verdict.
• What else would prevent banditry?
• Hm. Mercy?
• Will this not encourage banditry?
• I will think on your judgment.
• It seems my instincts are correct.
• Perhaps it will garner goodwill?
• If you’re unable or unwilling, don’t worry.
• I will handle matters.
• Of course, your tribute, as always, is appreciated.
• No matter how small.
• Especially, one so generous.
• This is perfectly adequate. Thank you.
• We have a problem, cousin.
• They’re spreading slander and lies.
• I’m to blame for the “Peasants Revolt”?
• They threw literal shit at me.
• They gave me no choice.
• You were there, too.
• And yet father sent me away.
• That’s why you’re here.
• You feel… guilt.
• You have blood on your hands, too.
• And yet you walk freely.
• Cousin…
• I must request a favor.
• For the journey head.
• Please, return home.
• Speak with Father on my behalf.
• I can manage. I promise.
• Go and tell him what you’ve seen.
• How I’ve… matured.
• Cousin?
• You’re back already?
• Do you bear news?
• Or… merely tribute?
• I’m grateful, of course.
• But I need you to get word to Father.
• Is it… ? Cousin! Come.
• What news do you bring?
• What’s this?
• I am to be… executed?
• You… you did this.
• Don’t play dumb.
• You turned Father against me.
• Why?
• All because of a few dead peasants?
• Lazlo! Answer me.
• I deserve that at least.
• Begone
• Well… the oathbreaker returns.
• Must we keep up the charade?
• You have treason in your blood.
• If you insist…
• But you may regret it.
• Do you know why my father spared you?
• Despite your family’s treason.
• It’s not because you were a child.
• No, it was me.
• I wanted a brother.
• And look where that got me.
• Well, well, you bested my guard.
• Father trained you well.
• He was hard on you.
• Cruel sometimes.
• But me? He barely looked at me.
• He let the servants raise me.
• What did he expect?
• (groans) You win, Lazlo.
• Why don't you just end this?
• Strike me down.
• Or slip something in my chalice.
• Just… don’t let Father find me.
• You know what he’ll do.
• Please.
• Oh… it’s you.
• Shall we?
• Is this it?
• I suppose not.
• Don’t hold back.
• A fitting tribute. Thank you… Cousin.
• ... like a common criminal.
• ... token of appreciation.

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