It is alright. If I can't think of a better plan, we will use that one.

Creature: You seem like you're more knowledgeable than me... so in this case, yes. I do trust you.

Creature: *They hesitate for a moment before asking,* Do you believe... that he could actually change? For the better?

Creature: My purpose is to protect. Though, I'm not very good at it I must admit. I've only just realized that I'm starting to sympathize with the enemy, and for that I'm ashamed. *The creature confesses, looking down at their feet.*

Much appreciated Retro The Mummy.

No worries, hope everything get better for you

Creature: ask him? *They repeat, surprised at the question.* I'm not so sure about that. I mean, he probably won't want to tell me anyway, considering he's not too fond of me. *the creature sighs softly.*

Hmm... I'm unsure... I feel that he may know when he's walking into a trap... since I've heard that he's a master of deceit. However, holding one of his minions hostage isn't a bad idea.

(They as in the creature)

Creature: I suppose so... *They say, but they don't seem convinced that that's the case. They don't say anything more, and just keep watching Sylvester with a concerned look.*

Creature: Oh wait, I see him now. I just want to make sure he's not doing... anything... bad... what the...? *they narrow their eyes as if straining to see something.* it appears he's gone even more insane than he already is. He's currently acting out some kind of scene by himself... but he has no audience, he's just alone.

Creature: yes... wait- *they stiffen, and their eyes start to dart wildly in different directions.* where did he even go?

Oop

Sylvester: *he ignores the figure, the portal finishes opening and he floats right into it, and the portal closes right behind him.*

Creature: I'm concerned for... various reasons. It's unclear to me what I should be feeling right now. *They shift around nervously.*

Oh, you have? Excellent. Do you already have an idea of how you could bait him? Or shall we try to think of something together?

Sylvester: *He finally breaks from his trance, and looks up at the figure with pure hatred. His gaze turns to the creature, and his angry expression falters for a millisecond with surprise.*

Creature: *They hadn't realized until now that they were expressing their sympathy. Unsure what to do, they turn away from him, trying to look disappointed instead.*

Sylvester: *he turns his attention back to the figure, and slowly rises. Suddenly, he looks joyful again, like a switch was just flipped. He chuckles.* Well, that was certainly a performance! I must admit, you really pushed my buttons there! I must look really ridiculous with my clothes all burnt up don't I? *he pauses, looking down at himself.* Well, it seems the shows over now, so I'd best be going. *he starts to open another portal.*

It sounds easy enough, but the issue is that I haven't seen him once, even with all my watching eyes. Do you think there's a way to possibly lure him into a trap?

I see... thank you. I will try to research further.

Creature: what's that sound? *they say, only a second later realizing that it's Sylvester mumbling to himself.* Ah, it's him... *They start to feel uncomfortable, a mix of fear at Sylvester's unpredictability, but also pity for him. It appears that he is in pain. Not just because of the physical burn, but they can see it's also emotional. If only Sylvester would make an effort to change, the creature would be willing to forgive him for everything he's done. They wish they could tell him this, that they could guide him to be better so he won't have to suffer as he is now.*

Sylvester: *he froze at the word "kneel". He becomes quiet. It seems like he's lost in thought. The rest of the puppets fall like lifeless ragdolls.*

Creature: This is very odd. I expected him to continue fighting, but he's not even trying to move. *they say, circling around Sylvester once.* say... what was it that you burned him with?