“Hmm... You have given me a lot to think about.”

  “A-ha-ha-hah! Ha... ‘Think’? What is there to think? I’ve shown you your death, and you want to take a nap?”

  “I’ve been a leader for longer than your kingdom has existed. I was alive when your people were nothing but a prospect yet to come. Do not take my words lightly.”

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  “I... Yes. I apologize. If you realize the severity, then my task is done.”

  “This... being will make contact soon?”

  “I am not sure, but it is likely.”

  “Hmm, hmm. Thank you for informing me. And... before you go, a piece of wisdom. Very few are the way you see them.”

  “...Not in my experience.”