cut the novelty, you ninny. get real
serious real quick. cut to the quick, even.
if you can. hahaha, triumphant challenge
coupled with boisterous stance. this is my
power. the fear. I can see it in your eyes
if you get close enough; I can smell it in --
or, on you. yes, I smell all sorts of things.
do not focus on the smelling, it is just as
important as my other abilities, no more,
no less. and, yes, like I was saying, I am fire,
the best. so real and so strong, sitting higher
than the rest. observe how the weak admire
my war chest. you're in trouble now. it's dire.
my name is empire. after you're laid bare, I will confess.