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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?

Entertainment value. Practice. Study.

That Winchester boy is more trouble than he is worth at times.

All worthwhile pastimes, and none for which I would resort to novices. Intentionally, in any case.

Is he? I take it his innocence is not what makes him unwieldy.

I do not see why not. Sometimes it is good to see what future our youth holds for all of the above.

I would say his lack thereof is part of the issue. Otherwise...the contract only holds him so far with us. Considering how he acts towards us now, there's no guarantee it is going to keep this neutral relationship.

Have you forgotten in which realm I most often extend my influence? There are many in Hell who will shape souls when they are already damned; I prefer to groom those upon the earth.

The boy seemed respectful, to me. What is it you worry he would do?

And you do not think that some novices up above are already doing that? We need to see to those still on Earth and make sure that they start with the right foot forward, do we not?

Seemed, being the key word. He is ruining my protege as it is with his...constant worry. I simply think it could eventually extend beyond that, to the point he's even more useless than he is now.

I know they are; some do so at my command. My methods are not so lax, Amon.

You are uneasy because of his influence over your student? That is easily remedied. Do not place the boy in such high favor, and let our lord shape his vessel as he sees fit.

I know they are not. I simply pose a question. Please, calm yourself, wouldn't want your panties in a bunch over such a simple discussion. [Yes, he's teasing on purpose.]

Partially. And I can't not. He's Michael's vessel and he has such potential. If Alastair had properly worked him over the first time, we wouldn't have to worry about him so much. Besides, that Boy King can't be trusted. He could still turn on us, you know that. The contract doesn't dictate what he does, just makes sure he doesn't give out too much information on us.

Greed is my dominion, as you know, not wrath. I do not succumb so easily; I am assuredly calm.

Yet he is still a vessel, not a host. Were he to turn, do you not believe we could easily overtake him? And if one were to swear fealty to Lucifer, do you not think him capable of retaining that loyalty, or obliterating any traitor?

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