[to The Master] So it is "Sardu" now? Your new host body no longer requires this fine cane. You knew I would hear of the strange tale of the possessed giant and come for you. I suppose that's why you left these here. To taunt me. But your vigilance belies a deeper concern. Your fear.
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S1 E15Unfinished Business
Welcome to the new world.
I see you had little time to prepare your new vessel.
I chose this host for its loyalty. Something you know nothing about.
It lacks intimidation.
His disappearance coincided with the fall of the Roman Empire. While his immediate fate was unknown, sightings persisted throughout Eurasia over centuries. Yet to this day, no record exists to explain where he came from nor how he was created. Perhaps a clue lies in the nickname given to him by his sponsor, Senator Sertorius: "The Born".
I don't understand. Is that a legend, or is it real?
The answer to both questions, is yes.
By the way, I haven't seen your man Bolivar lately. I hope nothing's happened to him.
Bolivar has a new assignment.
Really? Doing what?
The Master has chosen him as his new vessel.
Well! Imagine that! I always assumed he would pick someone with a distinguished record of loyal service like you. Instead, he selects a washed-up pop star? It boggles the mind.
A narrow mind is easily boggled.
Well, it's not for us to question. The Master does or does not. In this case he did, but not with you.
Rob a cardinal?
I prefer to think of it as recovering a stolen artifact, but yes, we're going to rob the son of a bitch.
AEAugustin "Gus" Elizalde
I don't get it, man. Why? Why me? Why me?
That is a question I learned to stop asking myself many centuries ago.
KGKelly Goodweather
Why do I still feel pain?
It took a few years for pain to subside. Be patient.
Remaining human at all costs is very important, even when dealing with murderers.
Is that your bit of grandfatherly advice for the day?
Merely a warning from someone who has lived among monsters.
You have too much faith in that sword.
If you're so eager to drink me, why do you stand there flapping your lips?
[as he stalks Ephraim] Goodweather. I'll wager that's not your family's original name. What country did your people immigrate from? Poland? Ukraine? Latvia? What was their original name? Goldstein? Gotlieb? I can smell your sweat. Same stench as the old man's. Bitter. Brackish. Like the Dead Sea. That sound takes me back the satisfying crack of a Mauser K98. The Master allows me to share Kelly's thoughts, her memories. I must say, many of those about you are most unpleasant your ambivalence about having a child, for instance. How selfishly you anguished over this, even after Kelly was pregnant. Her desire for Zack is strong. It will be very interesting to see whose desire for your son is stronger after I've turned you.
[as he talks to selected small group of vampires] May I have your attention! You have been selected to undertake a critical task much too critical to be left to imbeciles like yourselves. These are trying times and we will persevere. Won't we? You want to feed, yes? If you can follow my simple instructions, I promise you a great feast. The virgin blood of 70 humans. But only once the task is complete.
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