[A challenge, is it. Astaroth isn't particularly moved or deterred by his minder's words; he'll just have to bank on the sympathy card even harder.]
No. [Another snake is sliding over his thighs to curl in his lap. He looks down at it as he speaks, idly tracing his fingers over the patterns of its scales.] I don't find it sad at all. Both of you were chosen for a reason, after all.
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No. [Another snake is sliding over his thighs to curl in his lap. He looks down at it as he speaks, idly tracing his fingers over the patterns of its scales.] I don't find it sad at all. Both of you were chosen for a reason, after all.