How to Avoid Death on a Daily Basis
When faced with a nutter making you a crazy offer you can be sure rejecting it will only produce an even worse counter-offer.
“You know, I’m not sure what it is you want from me. I’m not saying no, I’m simply not sure what’s on the table.”
“We don’t want anything from you!” said the Jester, as though the very idea was preposterous. “We want to give to you. Anything you desire. Wouldn’t you like to fly? Be as strong as a giant? Rip your enemies apart with your bare hands. Oh. Oh. The power, think about the power. My lips are moist at the thought of it.” There was a slobbering sound like a tongue running over lips. At least, that’s what I hoped it was.