I might boast that, during all this scene of horror, not a sigh, or expression of fear, escaped me, had not my support been grounded in that miserable, though mighty, consolation, that all mankind were involved in the same calamity, and that I was perishing with the world itself.

— Pliny the Younger
Chapter 12, Page 19

Chapter 12, Page 19

I find Kevin refreshing sometimes.  A little scenery-chewing evil is good contrast for all the other characters.  But he’s not irredeemable — at least he’s courteous.  That counts for something, right?

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Caera: Kevin!
Kevin: Caera. You've been busy, they tell me.
Caera: Call off the airstrike. I want to handle this myself.
Kevin: Airstrike? You're a bit naive, dear. Hold on, I've got another line. Lorenzo, how's DC these days? Still a swamp? Calm down. Now, calm down. It's just one missile. Nowhere important. Stop cursing, Lorenzo. You misunderstand. I'm not asking permission. I already have your launch codes. I let you know as a courtesy. We're launching in a few minutes. Could you hang on? I've got another line...

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Discussion (3)¬

  1. Ming the Merciless says:

    I see Kevin’s hairpiece improving over time, like humanity’s manners…Did HiroHito’s brother give the mayor of Nanking that courtesy call? Naaaw…Did Harry Truman give HiroHito that courtesy call before Little Boy and Fat Man?
    See, Kevin is not all bad…

  2. Matt40000 says:

    Manners cost nothing, and politeness never hurt anyone, after all.

    Actually, scratch that. Knowing Kevin he’s managed to weaponise politeness too by now.

  3. Richard says:

    No milk or sugar, just a teacup and kettle. Does Kevin just like to drink hot water?