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Feb 2013
So you say you have a wish.
One True Desire.
And, of course, you call on me.
Because that's the way it works.

Well, some might say you've earned it.
Traveled far...
Fought hard...
Killed many...
So many...
All searching for
Their One True Desire.
But it seems you came out on top.
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Sparkling in the sun
And now here I am
Because that's the way it works.

So you've
Succeeded
Won
Defeated
All who's goal you shared.
You'll get no praise from me,
Champion.
I'm simply here to grant you
Your One True Desire.
Because that's the way it works.

So what'll it be?
Money?
Fame?
Love?
Power?
I haven't got all day.
Tell me
Your One True Desire
So I may sleep once more
Because that's the way it works.

Well there you are,
Champion.
Your One True Desire.
And those cursed, blessed trinkets
To which I have been bound
Scatter, and sparkle no more.
Give to me my year of sleep
Before you begin your search anew
(I know you will.)
To ask for your next
One True Desire
Because that's the way it works.

So I take my leave,
But I'll see you again,
Champion.
Not you, perhaps, but you're all the same.
Traveling far...
Fighting hard...
Killing many...
And calling on me
For Your One True Desire...
Because that's the way it works.
Samaire Angelique
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Samaire Angelique
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