You must be very happy right now, Asura. [ His tone of voice did not change, but the look in his eyes faded from the usual amusement. There is something like burning anger building up in his expression. ] Without your divinity, the prophecy about you will not come to pass.

You will not be driven to kill anyone. Your precious friend will not have to stop you. And you will not have to kill him. [ He rolls his eyes up and goes: ] Ah. But I suppose that he isn't here, anyway, is he? For if he were, you would not be pounding on my door for absolution.

You would be seeking his.

[ He steps forward to take the portrait out of Asura's grip. ]

But I'm being rude. You asked a question about what I'd call him. [ The once snake god smiles. ] I wonder. Who could say?