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The body was entirely destroyed. I have assigned him the task of restoring it and returning the soul to the mortal realm.

Was it? [He's not showing the slightest bit of pride, promise.] You ask for something he's almost guaranteed to fail at, I hope you are aware of that.

Virtually. And while I anticipated as much, he still must undergo the process. Perhaps he might succeed with your help.

How terrible to hear. Might being the keyword. Who says that I was feeling that charitable towards my charge today? Besides, what's the worst you can do to that boy, hm?

The man in question was in a key position that cannot be compromised. He will be punished, although I understand your methods have proven less than effective of late.

They all are with you, Mephisto. And my methods are fine with the boy, I'm one of what, three people who can control him? Trust me, he'll only find yours enjoyable.

Yet he was hardly eager when I offered him the chance to work with my hounds. Controlled or not, he will work off his debt to me.

We're...still working on that. He's still unable to let go of Lilith's methods with him before. And I am sure he will, but do not break him so he's unusable for me.

If he learns to return such a favor I will take it into account.

Give him time. He is but a young demon, he has much to learn still. It's not like you learned everything as soon as you fell, Mephisto.

Time is exactly what I have given him. Had my judgment been unfair I would have demanded repayment for the soul immediately.

Our Fall was marked by a great deal of new knowledge, I am sure you remember. It should be no different for the younger demons.

How long have you given him? And I would thank you if it didn't mean me perhaps owing you a favor.

Yes, it was, but it took everyone time to learn all of what we have available to us now. And not all younger demons are as...keen as him at times. You know that.

Seven days. If he cannot accomplish it in that time, then I will resort to other methods.

Nonetheless, his youth should not be an obstacle in his education.

~~Cliche, are we?~~ Ahem, alright, I'll make sure he has something accomplished for you by then.

You would think, but unfortunately, these Winchesters are not the easiest beings to work with.

~~If I say "One week" the mun gets Barenaked Ladies stuck in her head.~~ Please, allow him to go as far as he can on his own. I am interested to see what this prize pupil of yours is capable of.

So it would appear.

~~You've cursed my mun with that as well, good job.~~ Of course, I'm not that inexperienced at teaching, Mephisto. I know just how to push my students to their limits. Either he will learn or hurt from it. Simple as that.

Have you not worked with the boy king yet?

~~My work here is finished.~~ Exactly. And after such a thoughtless stunt, I would be pleased to see either.

Only in the briefest of services.

~~She curses you too, not that that stands for much.~~ Perhaps both, to be honest. I think the idea of you torturing him might be too much to pass up. He'll learn something there as well.

Lucky you.

Is this punishment reward for you or penance for him, Amon?

I take it you have an opinion to share.

A little bit of both, actually. It's both entertaining and well, teaches him something. Two birds with one stone and every other idiom you wish to throw in there.

Of course I do. But I'd like to hear yours first.

In this case, you should be aware that my methods and yours have their dissimilarities. Some of my best torments are entirely bloodless. Of course, his reaction should be no less interesting for that.

The boy seems eager, and not without aptitude, though naïve. Were it my decision he would not be a vessel, but our lord's judgments are not mine to question.

Of course, of course, we all have our different strokes, after all. But I am sure that this will all be for the better with him. He will learn from his punishment.

Were it your decision, there would never be anyone suitable for our lord and master, would there?

It would be so much less pleasurable if he did not.

It is hardly due to my discernment that most of creation is not worthy of him.

So you could continue punishing him until he did?

Of course not. But you know as well as I that he could do better than he is now, yes?

Beyond relieving my own obligations, what would be the point in doing otherwise?

There is always better to be had. But what do you find disagreeable about his current selection?