[Atem feels like his vision is contracting. He doesn't have a heartbeat right now, but he feels the ache in his chest where it should be hammering, but isn't.
Norman Osborn.
Norman Osborn.]
Norman Osborn?!
[The shadow goop doesn't drive Atem off. He doesn't let go.]
No. No--!
[He'd vouched for him. Atem had stood up against the people who doubted his intentions, had argued on his behalf when he'd lost control and killed, had reached out to offer the second chance and support that everyone needs in Ryslig when the hard times come, and -- and he had --!
For the third time, a Fourth follower's taken his trust, and under its shelter, hurt people he cares for. Twice, Beat did it. And now, Dr. Osborn?!
Is he a fool? Is he a fool, to keep trusting monsters pledged to Elias?]
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Norman Osborn.
Norman Osborn.]
Norman Osborn?!
[The shadow goop doesn't drive Atem off. He doesn't let go.]
No. No--!
[He'd vouched for him. Atem had stood up against the people who doubted his intentions, had argued on his behalf when he'd lost control and killed, had reached out to offer the second chance and support that everyone needs in Ryslig when the hard times come, and -- and he had --!
For the third time, a Fourth follower's taken his trust, and under its shelter, hurt people he cares for. Twice, Beat did it. And now, Dr. Osborn?!
Is he a fool? Is he a fool, to keep trusting monsters pledged to Elias?]