"Thank you," Lanestol said, taking a piece of bread offered and spreading some butter in the middle once he broke it before placing the halves back together and eating it. "I will have an order of your special."

[i][color=ff0000]Chicken? Sounds delicious.[/color]

Well, too bad you won't be the one around to try it, now, will you? Don't mess with my business with others. Especially my business in dealing with other Orzhov members. You are not in an enviable position, either. You are technically dead. It is only a matter of releasing your soul from mine that you have not crossed over.

[color=ff0000]Quiet...I heard something about Nezumi...let me have control for a bit. I can offer them more information.[/color]

Fine. You go back when that talk is over.[/i]

Lanestol started to overhear the conversation between Alexander and Two-One about the alleged rat problem. His eyes had switched back to red as he leaned in closer to pick up the details. He started clutching his staff harder in anger when Alexander told of the Nezumi invading other villages around Kamigawa.

"[color=ff0000]Damned rat bastards...sounds like the sentries have gone soft since I left them. They let their blades dull and rust in the pursuit of peace, tranquility and enlightenment,[/color]" he said in a mocking tone. "[color=ff0000]Feh. What wisdom we had was good enough. That wisdom included how to drive those thieving, backstabbing garbage incarnations of living garbage. I would be happy to accompany you on your mission. I am fine with either approach. I would prefer to just cut the lot of them down, though we can see what to do once we arrive. Not to pressure you too hard. I just [b]really[/b] want to go home, test my blade against one of their so-called 'warriors' and see just how well they stand up. And you can feel free to take them apart and have a look at their insides. It would make for very interesting study.[/color]"

[i]You're stalling for that chicken, aren't you?

[color=ff0000]Well, since you already forced me back once, it'll be a while longer before you can do it again.[/color]

Gods help me. Whoever and wherever they may be.[/i]