[ Dion declines but Clive will order a drink for his brother and himself - and somehow manages to not flirt with Luca in the process not right now - then turns his attention back to Dion. He frowns a little, tilting his head a bit. ]

Not an all together unfamiliar one. It's the sibling of the Sun God here, Lady Beiwe, but it's become Corrupted by something and hates humans as a result. But rather than attempting to bring it's own race back, it simply wishes to torment us then kill us when it finally gets bored.

[ He'll accept his and Joshua's mugs and set them down, sliding one towards his brother, then settle himself comfortably again, leaning forward to rest his arms on the table. And if he's pleased Dion actually uses his name, then he'll hold it for less serious times. ]

And unfortunately, it has a stronger desire to torment us than Ultima ever did. To Ultima, we were pieces of "Them" that gained freedom, and in the end we would be erased from history as we returned properly to our maker upon him remaking the world. This creature, however... It would rather our souls be erased complete.

[ He pauses to sip his drink, scowling into it to the memory of Joshua turning against him. ]