David Xanatos quotes from Gargoyles

Elisa Maza

[To Xanatos] Demona's broadcast originated from Pack Media Studios. You own it! So, as usual, this is all your fault!

Mr. Xanatos is trying to fix things. What are you doing to help?

David Xanatos

That's one way to settle an argument.

David Xanatos

Goliath, we made a good team. You know all this time, I've wondered why I let you creatures live. Now I know. You come in handy now and then.

Goliath

As do you... occasionally.

David Xanatos

You'll forgive me if I just shake your hand.

[Shaking hands] Of course. I'm quite glad the plan worked.

David Xanatos

You seem distracted, having second thoughts?

Fox

About that last kick?

David Xanatos

About Renard, if your hostile take over succeeds, he'll be completely wiped out. He's not a young man.

Fox

Oh, he'll manage. He always has. If all goes well CyberBiotics will be mine by tomorrow morning. We'll celebrate over breakfast.

You mean that creature is still out there? It has the money, it's as powerful as Goliath, and it's smarter than you?

Xanatos

Owen, I think I've created a monster.

Jackal

What kind of scrapheap did you crawl out of?

Hyena

Claws in, brother. Let's hear what old Coyote has to say.

Coyote

Thank you, Hyena. I've merely come to offer my humble assistance with the Gargoyles.

Wolf

[Grabs the robotic Coyote head] Hope you can swim, Metal-Mouth, because we don't need your help. [Heads towards the airlock]

Coyote

Suit yourself, but it's such a shame to see you beaten by the gargoyles when there are so many resources at your disposal.

Dingo

[Intercepts Wolf] We're listenin'.

Coyote

[Remote interfaces with ship's computer] For example, [shows footage of Derek Maza/Talon] have you ever considered the bounties of genetic engineering; [shows footage of Coldstone] or maybe cybernetics is more your style; [shows footage of Xanatos in his his Exo-suit] and they say "Clothes Make The Man"; [shows footage of himself, whole] and my personal favorite, the glory of robotics.

Dingo

Save the horror show for Halloween... but that armor is sharp.

I'm sure tired of taking punishment, and I'd love to be able to give some back... What's the catch?

Coyote

Please. It's compliments of the hard-working men and women of Xanatos Enterprises.

Wolf

Xanatos. Figures. Why didn't he come himself?

Coyote

Mr. Xanatos is a very busy man. [Smiles]

Xanatos

And, so the game begins.

It is the cure! It has to be!

Anton Sevarius

Of course it's the cure! You must trust me!

David Xanatos

I think that ship has sailed, doctor.

David Xanatos

You always overplay your hand, Anton.

Talon

[to Xanatos] I don't believe it. Goliath wasn't Sevarius' partner - it was you all along! I trusted you! You turned me into a monster and I defended you--!

David Xanatos

[to Talon] I'm sorry it had to turn out this way. We all would've been more comfortable if you'd remained in the dark, but I can't let you damage Anton. He's a bit of a bother, but his mind contains infinite possibilities. He's the scientist - you're just the experiment.

Hudson

Tell me something: Why me?

David Xanatos

Because you're old, and getting older. I thought you might even appreciate the opportunity.

Hudson

Growing old terrifies you, doesn't it?

David Xanatos

Nothing terrifies me - because nothing is beyond my ability to change.

Hudson

About time you came back. Why did you kidnap me? What do you want of me?

David Xanatos

Nothing much, Hudson, just your skin.

Hudson

[holding his sword] You'll have the devil's own task getting it.

David Xanatos

Really? [presses a button collects some stone from the bottom of Hudson's cage] See it wasn't as hard as you made it sound.

David Xanatos

The Cauldron of Life. The legend says whoever bathes in it will live as long as the mountain stones.

Hudson

Ah, you wish to be... immortal.

David Xanatos

Of course, what good are all the riches on Earth, if Fox and I can't enjoy them forever?

Hudson

These ancient talismens are often dangerous, Xanatos. I would've thought your experience with the Eye of Odin would've taught you that.

David Xanatos

You could be right. Maybe it would be a good idea to test the brew first. Any volunteers?

David Xanatos

If the procedure is successful, I'll release you.

Hudson

And if it isn't?

David Xanatos

Then you'll have the privilege of giving your life for science.

Hudson

My clan will never rest until they know where I am!

David Xanatos

But they already know where you are. [Owen holds up a model of Hudson] This is just a sculpture's model. The real thing is life sized, and lifelike.

Hudson

Geting old terrifies you, doesn't it?

David Xanatos

Nothing terrifies me. Because nothing is beyond my ability to change. What about you? Still sitting in front of a television set. You're of little use to your clan. You may as well be of some use to me.

Hudson

[indignant] Open this cage, and I'll show you how 'useless' I am.

Hudson

Listen to me, Xanatos. What you seek demands a heavy price. I've lived 1100 years, most of my clan is dead and dust. And I'm a stranger in a strange land. Demona and MacBeth are immortal, has it brought them happiness?

David Xanatos

Save your breath, Hudson. Death and old age have their price as well. And it's too expensive for me.

David Xanatos

[as a Steel Clan Robot is about to drop Hudson in the cauldron] Relax Hudson. Without your sword, you're helpless.

Hudson

Swordless? Maybe. Helpless? NEVER!