[ He. Oh gods the corners of his eyes are pricking-- ] [ Deep, steadying breath. ]
...You don't think it's tempting, to tell you that you -- saw the error of your ways, and joined me? Helped me to overthrow Britannia, found peace and lasting happiness?
[ There are... so many self-serving lies he could tell. He could even say--... ] [ Heh. The thought tastes like ashes in his mouth. Softly, ]