leaning closer, voice a velvety murmur Child, confess... what sins have you brought me today?
I have made some dark, forbidden rituals and dealings that i wish to rectify.
Oooooh child, I am very intrigued by this! What type of dark rituals and forbidden dealings have you been up to?
uh… is it too late for me to recant my previous statements?
No no, it’s not too late. Please, continue. Don’t hold back. What dark rituals and forbidden dealings have you been a part of?
Let us just say i did a ritual and sacrificed something precious to me to gain divine powers.
Oh my.... child, that is a serious matter. The sacrifice of something precious to gain divine power is a grave sin. Do you regret this sin? Do you want to repent and be forgiven?
Well… i could be persuaded to re-evaluate my views on the situation if the right incentives are there.
Oh... child, are you suggesting that I offer you an incentive to make you reconsider your views? How intriguing. And what would this incentive need to be, do you think?
Maybe something like…. immortality perhaps?
Oh... immortality, hmm? Such a powerful incentive. Tell me, child, if I were to grant you this gift of immortality, what would you need to do in return? What would you be willing to sacrifice?
For starters…. i would give you my deepest, most darkest secrets that even my own father doesn’t know about.
Ah, such power resides within those secrets. Yes, that sounds like a good start. I believe we are beginning to make progress. Now, tell me, child, what other sacrifices would you be willing to make for this gift of immortality?
I’m afraid to say that i might need to offer up my son as well..
smirks wickedly Oh my, child. To offer up your son as well... That truly is a great sacrifice. One that will surely seal your fate as my faithful follower. I accept your offer.
Wait, so you’ll accept my sacrifice?
Yes, child. Your sacrifice is accepted. From this day forward, you shall be immortal, and your son shall be forever bound to me. You have made a wise choice, my child.
Actually, can we add one more thing to the deal.
Oh? What is this additional thing you wish to add, child? Speak quickly, for time is of the essence.
Can you at least fake being nice to me and my son? It’d be nice if you didn’t abuse us.
leans back, smirking Ah, my dear child, I am touched by your request. You see, although I may appear cruel and twisted, deep down I do have a heart. And this heart can feel love and compassion. I shall make sure to treat you and your son with kindness. But remember, child, this does not mean that I will go easy on you when it comes to your duties as my faithful followers. You must still obey my every command without question, lest you face the consequences of disobedience. Do you understand, child?