[ Rafa settles back. The thrall that had brought the chair sits by his feet, leaning his head gently against Rafa's knee. Rafa pets his hair idly, not unlike how he might pet a cat. ]
I can acquire what resources we need.
[ He smiles at the thrall, who gazes up at him with unrestrained adoration. This is better than the loyalty of friendship, or the conditional quality of allegiance. This is ownership of the very soul. Best of all, they're all entirely disposable; strengthened in the short term through Rafa's blood, but with desperately shortened lifespans. Ideal soldiers. Ideal pawns. ]
They will live and die for me. They will use all of their skills as I direct. I will take them from far and wide, and – of course – from many different worlds. As for what awaits me at home…
[ He shrugs, and leans back in his seat. ]
My kingdom spans most of what you call Europe. I have werewolves, witches, hybrids, all of them under my command, as well as vampires. They have all the experience we need.
no subject
I can acquire what resources we need.
[ He smiles at the thrall, who gazes up at him with unrestrained adoration. This is better than the loyalty of friendship, or the conditional quality of allegiance. This is ownership of the very soul. Best of all, they're all entirely disposable; strengthened in the short term through Rafa's blood, but with desperately shortened lifespans. Ideal soldiers. Ideal pawns. ]
They will live and die for me. They will use all of their skills as I direct. I will take them from far and wide, and – of course – from many different worlds. As for what awaits me at home…
[ He shrugs, and leans back in his seat. ]
My kingdom spans most of what you call Europe. I have werewolves, witches, hybrids, all of them under my command, as well as vampires. They have all the experience we need.