Keeping Close Eyes

"I wish I could say I'm happy to see you. However, I'm rather upset and annoyed that you still appear to me in my sleep. Pulling me into the realms of my mind once more, Tyrant? What is it you wish to speak towards me now? Meaningless words?" "Such an arrogant King you are. Truly it is wasteful that Arcane is gifted to you as a birthright. There are many that came before you that'd spit on the very ideals you cling too. I almost pity it. How very sad. You are granted limitless Arcane Power, and yet you decide to use it as a means to protect others? Protect worthless creatures? Creatures that don't make marks on meaningful lives. You even chose to protect creature that don't belong in this world. Pathetic." "Your words continue to show your intentions. Nothing good every comes from selfish acts, Tyrant. If I have the power to protect? Then it should be used. For what is leadership without looking out for those that need it." "And you declares that your whole worlds needs it? You are so absorbed in your self-righteous goals that you don't see the bigger picture in all of this. Presenting the power you have shown? That's more then just showing strength. It is presenting a challenge. Do you think putting a powerful layer of indestructible magic around this world will save it? In theory sure, but it will also invite others from different worlds and realities. Curious and willing to push against the electric fence you've made." "Even so you can't even commit to your plan. Close off the world, but allow that Ink Creature to come and go? Protect the lands, but offer peace to that pitiful Wolf? Seize control, but willingly allow some self-indulgent Business Corp. to run one of your major cities? What is the plan Artemis? What is the goal? What are you really trying to do? You aren't a fool. You are genius in tactics. Genius in execution of plan. Tell me. What is this all really about?" "It's quite simple, Tyrant. Go on and on about your criticizing. Your chastising. Meaningless. You aren't worth wasted breath on. However, I'll say this. And I'll make it very clear. Don't think I'm giving my hand away just because I'm offering peace with other allies. In fact? I haven't even shown my full hand." "............" "............" "........I see. Suppose I'll just have to take your word for it, Master of Arcane. However, let me leave you with some.....insight." "If that'll please you. Go ahead." "Arcana? The creature that is serving you and giving you all this power? When I was offered the same deal she offered you? Try to think on why she was locked away by me in the first place...."