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Bob smiles at Stein. "You're supposed to be dead, by the rumours I've heard. Your supposed revival is going to make you even more well-known." It was a dark joke, but Stein still chuckled, acting not at all like some godlike entity would be expected to act. "Also, are you growing more petty? My vampire friend barely has his mind. intact. There was no need for that." It was not concern in Bob's voice, but mockery, with a hint of smugness."He's a vampire, he'll live. I needed a little fun. And it's customary, too. I spoke to the Lord of Nightmares. He's in." The way Stein speaks about being 'in' is with severity, and a small amount of disgust as well. His eyes briefly flicker to you, and although you recognize that same psychotic look, there are no direct ill effects to your body, mind or soul this time, reinforcing the idea that the previous experience had been a deliberate psychic barrage against your sanity. "However, from the fact that he's here, I guess you already knew that."Bob smiles slyly, his hands on his cane as he tips his hat. "Ah, you're on to me, old pal. However, I can't leave him to you, as you well understand. I can tolerate your little jest there, but it would be quite a pain if you were to kill him, or remove his sanity entirely." Bob seems almost to grow larger, his face darkening and his eyes glowing more brightly, although when you look carefully, it's just a trick of the light. "I still have use for him yet. And who knows what he might do, unleashed upon the world? Once he has his feet down, you are free to hunt him, Stein, but for now, he is under my protection."
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During this whole engagement, the one named hunger had been hiding in the corner, just sipping his drink. He seemed a bit intimidated by the two, but not overly so.
"God damn it I always find the nutty corners of the multiverse don't I...." He thinks, taking a large sip of his drink.