03 - #D4AF37

[to_dust]

[The Dalek Emperor transmits in audio only, but there's no mistaking him/them for anyone else-- not with that characteristic modulated, stilted whine of a voice.]

Strictest attention must be paid to the Admiral's announcement of pairings. The inmate designated as Marsh is now a subject of the Daleks. He will not be controlled without the permission of the Daleks. He will not be injured without the permission of the Daleks. Do not intrude. You will be exterminated.

[Private to Marsh]

Inmate designate Marsh, we have studied your file. Come to our chambers, we will speak to you.

[Replies will be from divergentemperor]

Comments

[characterdefect]

I've thought about it. Don't think it'd agree with my constitution.

[divergentemperor]

Further experimentation is necessary to refine the process. We require candidates.

[characterdefect]

Oh, I never said I couldn't get you candidates. Don't worry about that. You'll get your candidates.

That's probably why the Admiral put all these new people on board. Just for you.

[divergentemperor]

The Admiral does not understand the mission of the Daleks.

[Translation: bullshit.]

However they present an opportunity. You have been useful. You have been an ally of the Daleks. We are satisfied with your cooperation.

[characterdefect]

I'll continue to be an ally of the Daleks. You'll continue to be satisfied.

Are you satisfied with the Admiral's decision? About Marsh, I mean.

[divergentemperor]

We are. We can help him. We will make him superior.

We will still need our allies. We do not forget. Our minds are not weak.

[There's almost something regal in the shrieking tone.]

[characterdefect]

I look forward to seeing it, then. He could do with some superiority. Man's a wet blanket full of pins.

[divergentemperor]

You are utilizing metaphor; however we are in agreement.