Grim stared at Max long and hard before taking a deep breath and pushing his glasses back into their proper resting place. Calming visibly, he turned and started to onward again. [color=silver]"I shall explain a few things on the way, but we dare not delay any further. The Winter Court awaits."

"To answer your question as simply as possible, a name is a manner of control. Every being, mortal or immortal, has a name that belongs to them and none other. Many of these beings are powerful enough to make you regret even whispering a portion of their name, but you humans lack the power to defend yourselves in such a way. In essence, I have both taken you slave and sheltered you from others doing so. And there's nothing you can do about it. So long as you behave, I shall be polite and you won't find your name used against you often."[/color] Grim was dangling the truth in front of Max as one might with a bone and a dog, teasing him with the reality that was now his life. This specimen was proving entertaining, and to be a quick learner. Both were useful qualities, things Grimus sought in an agent of Winter.


[color=silver]"However, if you resist I will show you the full extent of what is now possible, without ever laying a finger on you. This could be great fun for both of us, but I will lose neither sleep nor joy if you force me to kill you."[/color] The threats were made rather flippantly, but were still very real. Grim didn't want to hurt this man further if he didn't have to. As long as Max accepted his new station, he figured it would be beneficial for them both.

[@Natsu]