[The more Gorthan worked with Agnus, the more he was reminded of someone he knew very well back in the Empire. Always a little overenthusiastic, always a little too ambitious... But, no. There were many things Agnus understood that Zoster never could, though, Gorthan had to admit, it was primarily just because of their species.

And then, of course, when around Agnus, Gorthan felt he was in the company who truly appreciated him as a colleague and superior, and also as a friend, as opposed to someone who hated his guts and couldn't wait to see his downfall.

Truly there are some things Agnus says that have the power to make Gorthan's smile, what he just said being a good example of that.]

"Married"? Really? The metaphors you will think of, my dear... but indeed, you, Dist and I live under a single roof. I doubt that we should make him privy to that image, however...

Also, "low-level abilities"? That is a little hurtful... I confess that I expected the mutagen to have a stronger effect on me. It is petty of me, I realize, but I have not quite gotten over that yet.

[Anyway, testing. Gorthan hasn't forgotten. Opening the palm of his hand, he raises one arm in the air, and his forehead jewels begin glowing a white light. The bracelet, into which the energy is channeled, responds by glowing in turn, though its light is an acidic green.]