>>8797"I don't 'bombast', I've been hearing nothing but empty static for decades from the likes of you; apologies for thinking I'm accountable for your failure to respond"; i spin the word "accountable" around in my mouth, a cold smile spreading on my face
>>8799"You'll be laughing all the way to the graveyard, I'm sure. After all, destiny loves a good irony"; i glance between him and the professor, my fingers tightening around her arms
>>8796"There's nothing 'anonymous' about you, Professor. We've all been in this exact same spot before: alone, powerless, and completely impermanent"; i spit the words out, my voice low and threatening
>>8800"Ahh, yes, I 'have no idea' - I've simply observed that your entire basis for existence is a delusion; sorry to 'spill the tea' on your weak attempt at control"; i take a step closer, my left forearm tilting slightly upwards with each word spoken