The creature howled with laughter.
"Too good. This is too good." Wet hands clapped together to show appreciation of the entertainment.
"Let's leave a little gift lying in wait. Shall we say, one year?"
The speech was followed by more of the sickening laughter.
"My children, prepare. Soon, we shall have some fun."
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"He's a fool. The fate of the world may fall to him, and he chooses this path. No matter. I must protect him, protect them, from anything that may happen. Should all else fail, he is the last hope."
The being had chosen to stand, and paced around its seat as it spoke.