So these two have the audacity to imply that Deon could best him? That Cupid would be unable to claim what he wanted from this vampire when the time arose? And what's this about controlling all of Italy? He wanted to control the entire Roman Empire! Cupid arose from his seat as well, and pointed to a [url=http://imgur.com/AKhYd4c]map[/url] hung up on the wall. [color=ed145b]"That my friends,"[/color] He said in a voice as pleasant as ever before. [color=ed145b]"Is the Roman Empire. [b]That[/b] is what I intend to control."[/color] He reached a hand out and stroked Kate's face gingerly, before letting it drop to hold her shoulder in a gentle grip. He could help them, most certainly. But after pledging his loyalty here, he would have to see what sort of offer Deon could make. Cupid was almost certain he was going to end up playing these two. [color=ed145b]"I won't do something for nothing, darling."[/color] His voice was soft and kind, but there was the undertone of a hungry beast just beneath. [color=ed145b]"You insult my culture. You imply that not agreeing with you makes me unreasonable. You refuse to look me in the eyes. I'm hurt."[/color] And Kate would feel his grief, real or not, it would feel genuine to her. [color=ed145b]"Look me in the eyes my dear, and tell me what you two can offer me here and now. If you can do that, I will help you."[/color]