[oh, that cuts more sharply than he'd like to admit. But Rincewind hides any actual emotions with a droll, easy sarcasm.
Even if he also avoids answering the question.]
Oh, good, then you've also realized any link between us is officially done with now? I'd wondered if I would have to tell you or not, but here you've gone and figured it out all on your own. I mean, I'm assuming, since you've just said you don't care whether I'm here or not.
You are so quick to declare your independence, banking on the fact that Lucifer is completely gone from this world. I will laugh if he returns tomorrow and be certain to tell him of our conversation and your smug declaration of victory.
[ But he has, unfortunately, lost the main source of blackmail. ]
But in the meantime, I will ask nothing more of you, no. Do bear in mind there will be consequences should you choose to carry on as you had in the past. I am not as powerless as I once was.
Even if he does come back, if you think I'd let him put his mark on me again, you're madder than I thought. [which is a bold declaration he has little to back up with, but - it feels good to say.
For right now, that's enough.]
As long as we're clear. Good luck with your future campaigning, hm? See you at the party.
no subject
Even if he also avoids answering the question.]
Oh, good, then you've also realized any link between us is officially done with now? I'd wondered if I would have to tell you or not, but here you've gone and figured it out all on your own. I mean, I'm assuming, since you've just said you don't care whether I'm here or not.
Lovely. That makes it easier for both of us.
no subject
[ But he has, unfortunately, lost the main source of blackmail. ]
But in the meantime, I will ask nothing more of you, no. Do bear in mind there will be consequences should you choose to carry on as you had in the past. I am not as powerless as I once was.
no subject
For right now, that's enough.]
As long as we're clear. Good luck with your future campaigning, hm? See you at the party.