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pretty nice sum of coin to make sure that you took
me in. I’m assuming that coin is no longer coming
to the Reserve, so, why do you care?
MATT: “Believe it or not, not everyone does what
they do in this world for coin. We see possibility
in you. We, wish to prevent you from blowing out
your own flame. Your tendencies clash with our
teachings, your dislike for authority.”
MARISHA: Yeah, I thought you guys hated me.
Thought I was doing you a favor by leaving.
MATT: At which point, the woman from behind says,
“Your dislike for authority is not a bad thing. It
can keep you alive. Authority should always be
questioned. Those with more power than you should
be held to a higher standard.”
MARISHA: Thank you, authoritative figure who I am
unaware of your name?
MATT: At which point, Zeenoth picks up, again,
says, “But the way of the Knowing Mistress has an
order of learning. Your patience is essential to
adhering to this path. I know it may not be
stimulating at times, but we must prepare your
mind if we are ever to prepare your soul.”
MARISHA: Yeah, I’d say that sorting books and
punching brick walls repeatedly can definitely not
be stimulating at all times.
MATT: “Look, I just wish to–” At which point, the
elven woman goes, “Enough. I’ve heard enough,
Zeenoth. You are removed of your responsibility to
oversee Beauregard.” Zeenoth’s eyes go wide. “This
is not a student you can help. Return to Zadash.”
Zeenoth goes, “Expositor, I do not think that I
have been given a fair shot. Please–” “I know
this girl, because I see much of myself in her.
You cannot reach her. Go.” Zeenoth looks hurt. “I
apologize that I failed you.” He turns around and
heads back towards the warehouse doors, which
shift open, and close.
MARISHA: The fuck was that?
MATT: The woman now steps forward.
MARISHA: I feel like he made me look like an
asshole, feel like an asshole. Fuck, maybe I’m an
asshole.
MATT: “Maybe you’re an asshole. You probably are
an asshole. That’s all right, because so am I.
Because sometimes you need someone to be an
asshole to get shit done.”
MARISHA: Being nice never did. What are we
talking, stranger?
MATT: “I am Expositor Dairon, of the Cobalt
Soul.”
MARISHA: Dairon?
MATT: D-A-I-R-O-N. “I take it you have heard of
our station through whispers.”
MARISHA: Some people like to call you boogie men.
I figured it was always real. In my opinion, the
best way to hide in a secret organization is by
having a boogie man.
MATT: “We are the hidden strength of the library,
you are not wrong. We wade in the filth of
society. We weed out the corrupt. We pursue the
secret evils of the world, and expose them to the
light.”