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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?

Still no sense of humor after all this time. Perhaps you should work on that with how well versed you already are in your dominion, Mephisto.

Because 'He' supposedly decreed it, but I can't help but wonder if perhaps there are others out there. Why else would Azazel work so hard on those other kids? ...and while we could overtake the kid, who's to say he'd still be useful? Hmph. Look at the rest of Hell, half of them swore to serve our Lord, and look where we are? Civil wars all over the place, trying to get rid of our Lord. It's disgusting.