Unfortunately, Bahram remembers that he has a medical condition that requires him to act a lil bit skanky every 5 minutes or he dies
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Unfortunately, Bahram remembers that he has a medical condition that requires him to act a lil bit skanky every 5 minutes or he dies
Azrael wrings his hands anxiously. AZRAEL: [speaking Russian now] "I... am here to help you." Bahram switches to Russian now too. BAHRAM: "Help me? It is three centuries too late for that, Ora." He turns his head slightly, narrowing his eyes at Azrael with a catty grin. BAHRAM: "But why the change of heart?" AZRAEL: "I had been hoping that after so many years you would give up this ridiculous crusade of yours. Foolish, because I know that when your mind is set on something, you never let it go." Bahram's eyes flash with returning anger. BAHRAM: "I was always stronger and more motivated than you." AZRAEL: "I know I should have confronted you sooner. I was just so afraid, because it is painful to see this monster you have made of yourself."