inland empire

how was your vacation, lord?
very enjoyable, archangel. perfect, in fact. it helps to get away for a while.
indeed. I don't suppose you ran into ba'al while you were there.
ba'al? that imposter? certainly not! why would I?
well it seems that he's been buying up properties in that area. in fact, he now owns most of them I'm told.
what? that's outrageous!
yes, and the next time you vacation there, you may have to rent your cottage from. . . him.
that is absurd!
in fact, some of your old friends have done just that. like anubis. and wodin.
no! (did they get a good deal?)
yes. but I'm sure ba'al would match it, for you.
that scan artist! (do you really think so?)
I'm sure I can swing something for you, lord.
very well. ba'al. a vacation resort owner. heaven help us.
er, you mean that rhetorically, right lord?
what's that? oh yes, rhetorically, of course.