Kings2009

King Silas Benjamin:
You *can* drink with people you hate; life's taught me that much. Come on - might be your last.

David Shepherd:
[sitting down opposite Silas]... So that's it, then - we die tomorrow.

King Silas Benjamin:
Odds are not in our favor... Not like the old days - then I was sure. I'd ask the outcome of a battle, and He'd answer in thunder and the answer would always be "yes".

David Shepherd:
No answer tonight?

King Silas Benjamin:
Not for some time.

King Silas Benjamin:
[heavenward] Hey, maybe we can help You out a little.

King Silas Benjamin:
[pouring a third shot glass at the table] Just let us know You're listening out there, and that You exist and that You care a little for the back-and-forthings of we tiny men, and that success - or death - in the outcome of battle mean a little out there in the sparkly quintessence... Just knock the glass over. An infant could do it; a breeze... No?... I guess we're on our own.

David Shepherd:
Maybe He doesn't talk to bastards.

King Silas Benjamin:
And here I thought we were getting along so well.

David Shepherd:
I know you - too well now. I'll help you tomorrow; I'll probably die, too... But I'll do it, because the people need you. They have a chance at peace with you.

King Silas Benjamin:
[as they get up to leave] If we do survive, I owe you more than apologies - I wronged you.

David Shepherd:
The minute I see you in your chair, I'm outta here. I don't wanna see any of you again.

King Silas Benjamin:
...Do that.

David Shepherd:
Just promise me one thing: If God ever does speak to you again, you'll listen.

[Silas quietly nods, and the two men leave the room... not noticing that the third shot glass has been knocked over]