- Papa John... why do I have the feeling I've heard that name before...?
- Many are called John and many of them are doing some Voodoo. They are not as good as me. But well I guess they are just as legitimate.
- So, John is your real name?
- John Turenne Antonides.
- Is there not some kind of a magic rule where knowing the name of someone can help the control him?
- Yes and no. This rule applies only his secret name. I gave you my birth name.
- That is not your secret name?
- Nope. And even with it, there are specific magic conditions.
- So no danger here?
- No.
- What are we doing here?
- We're coming to see Ezekiel's sister.
- In a cemetery?
- She's dead for quite some time. The advantage of corpses: Easier to find.
- Seeing that way...
- Could you open the vault, please? Thank you. Yes, that too. I must have access to the body in order to work.
- I understand. This is a minimum. Heck, I haven't thought about the chicken's sacrifice. Will KFC chicken wings work?
- Already heard that one.
- Sorry. How come you do that?
- Do what?
- These words you just made ... This is like nothing I've heard.
- It is the language of the first dead. The one before the existence of consciousness. Very difficult to master.
- Before the consciousness? Doesn't one have to be conscious to talk?
- Yes. Very difficult to master. Hello Rachel.
- John. How is your collection?
- Good. Thank you.
- Still got Asag?
- Still.
- Who is Asag?
- Oh yes, sorry. This is Lucius.
- Vampire.
- Your friend does not really like me John.
- Why should I? Remind me what vampires feed on?
- We're not here for that. We're seeking your brother.
- What makes you think I know where he is?
- 1, He's your brother. 2, you're dead. I don't think this is really hard for you.
- My mistake. Poorly formulated. I rephrase: Why should I tell you?
- To save the universe.
- Really?
- As far as I understand, yes.
- The city of the gods.
- He found it?
- Of course. We're talking about Ezekiel here.
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The Lemniscates
FantasyThe lemniscates are a clan of immortals existing since the dawn of time. The only condition to be a part of it is to be immortal. Simple. There are vampires, cursed, damned, drug addicts, scholars and some powerful witches amongst the most represent...
