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"Oh, what a sight!" the shadow exclaimed with a grin. "I didn't know so many animals cared about this big oaf." He chuckled. "Such a wimpy excuse for an irish elk. Too bad he's the last of his species or Gray would have him reincarnated."
(YOU SHUT UP! I really do want him reincarnated (as hs's one of my favorite characters to play as) and dude, I can change that right now.)
His expression turned sour. "No, you won't. You'll let me continue my plan, correct?"
(I guess it can't be helped...)
"Good." He grinned savagely.