[The double thought this part out carefully. It would have been preferable to make a statement, let Henry suffer a little before executing him, but the Empire demands practicality before spectacle. After all, Henry Percy is a capable fighter and his Nemesis Shield a true threat. Thus he must be dispatched quickly and with great care.
Best to be quick about it. He'll smell the blood soon enough.
The double stands by the door, pistol in hand. She picked it up from the armory before the others raided it. The original Maketh - traitor - has taken to touting her lover's rifle, a weapon wholly unsuited for close-range executions. No, a pistol will do for this.
Besides, it allows Henry a moment to see the face of his executioner.
The double has the pistol in hand, when he turns to her. She smiles. Finishes screwing on the silencer. It's only a small gesture. There will still be a bang.]
I wanted you to see this.
[A shame he won't see more. The double keeps on smiling. Then, quite calmly, shoots him twice in the head.
let the suffering commence
[The double thought this part out carefully. It would have been preferable to make a statement, let Henry suffer a little before executing him, but the Empire demands practicality before spectacle. After all, Henry Percy is a capable fighter and his Nemesis Shield a true threat. Thus he must be dispatched quickly and with great care.
Best to be quick about it. He'll smell the blood soon enough.
The double stands by the door, pistol in hand. She picked it up from the armory before the others raided it. The original Maketh - traitor - has taken to touting her lover's rifle, a weapon wholly unsuited for close-range executions. No, a pistol will do for this.
Besides, it allows Henry a moment to see the face of his executioner.
The double has the pistol in hand, when he turns to her. She smiles. Finishes screwing on the silencer. It's only a small gesture. There will still be a bang.]
I wanted you to see this.
[A shame he won't see more. The double keeps on smiling. Then, quite calmly, shoots him twice in the head.
Best to be thorough, after all.]