"Well, tell me where you've hidden the remedy."
"In a place where you will be lucky enough to find it before my faithful servant."
"Is it in a hidden chamber?"
"No."
"Does it really exist, this remedy?"
"Yes."
"Good, I'm ready.
"But I have a question too, if you'll allow me.
"I'm listening.
"Why do you want this cure so badly?
Zion looked at Ducas with astonishment.
"But to save a loved one! That's obvious."
"You don't know what people are capable of. Some will desire this rare and extraordinary remedy as you do, but not for the same reasons. Theirs will be dark and sordid."
Zion laughed at this.
"Oh yes I do, master. I know that much. For how many times have I been one of those people. Even now, in a way. Yet for once, in this moment when I stand before you, ready for anything, my reason is innocent and true, for I simply wish to save this being."
"Do you love him?"
