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[My Name is Immaterial]

Bill puts the notes away, smiling. Since he had determined that a prison break was far too dangerous, because allowing the target to survive would be foolhardy, he would have days to study these new systems.
"So, how have you been?"

[Nerjin]

"Are we really stuck with small talk now?"

[My Name is Immaterial]

Bill's offended. "So your father can't take an interest in how you are?"

[Nerjin]

"He certainly can. However, we both know that what you are doing isn't taking an interest in my day. Please, Father, I haven't insulted your intelligence and I would think  you'd be kind enough not to insult mine." despite his words there was a grin on Glin's possessed face. Almost as though he viewed this as a joke.

[My Name is Immaterial]

"You know, we don't have to be opposed. You just have to be more responsible with your world domination schemes. We can help you with that. It's what family is for."

[Nerjin]

"World domination is a fool's errand. My aims are much more attainable. Besides, I only need a few things to accomplish my goal. All of which the gnome provides. I suppose I appreciate the offer none-the-less."

[My Name is Immaterial]

"Anything your old man can help with? Also, have you named yourself?"

[Nerjin]

"If you could free the gnome that would be helpful. I can do it myself in time however. As for a name I have not. You can call me Nep if you want."

[My Name is Immaterial]

"I need insurance that freeing the gnome won't come back to bite me in the ass. Would you like a name? As your father, I have that right."

[Nerjin]

"If you wish to name me I have no objections. As for insurance I suppose I could promise it won't harm you, though that seems like a paltry insurance does it not? Still, I have no objection to promising your safety for some time if you free the gnome."

[My Name is Immaterial]

"Nep Doldrum. I like the sound of that. What do you two think?" Bill turns to his companions.
"Heh. We are both creatures of Negative Energy. You probably did not retain this information from Jake, but you were intended as a show of force to destroy cities. If you attempted to fulfill your purpose, you could not harm me. So yes, it's rather paltry. If your plans leave the world and society largely intact, then we have an agreement. At least, you have an agreement with me, Nep."

[Nerjin]

"Negative Energy? Hm..."

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You feel a miniscule pull on your mind. As though someone is whispering on the other side of a stone wall at some distance.

"Are you certain?"

[My Name is Immaterial]

Bill falls silent again, glaring at the gnome.
"Only half way. I know how I work, thank you very much. But you... most of the evidence suggests you are the sole resident of Oblivion. You hit your mother with 'obscene amounts of negative energy', you have Jake's subtlety and he was swallowed up by Negative Energy. But no amount of Negative Energy could control a mortal's mind or throw a swordsman against the wall. I won't insult you by asking what you are, but I will find out."

[Nerjin]

"I am Nep Doldrum." Nep said without any further explanation on the subject "I do not quite know what Oblivion is but I have felt others take parts of my home. It always returns however. As will your portion I believe. Though I believe you think you possess more of it than you truly do. Perhaps it is a matter of scale however. How does a human properly judge an ant? Philosophy aside, will you assist Glin or not?"

[My Name is Immaterial]

Bill looks questioningly at his companions.
"Well?"