The Pre-programming Quotes

“We thought Alpha had been extinguished when the soul-flame of the temple girl died. They were bound. They were supposed to be bound. In most ways they were. But when the temple girl’s flame was blown out…the flame of Alpha’s wasn’t.”

Maurice smoothed down his frazzled mustache. “Zee girl is dead, Gwen. So is
Alpha. Thousands of years have passed. A soul needs a body. A vessel. Hers died. End uv story.”
― B.L.A., The Pre-programming

“Q huff-sighed. “I doubt ex-gods give a fuck about anything but their own skin at this point. That’s why the game exists, because of gods wanting to get rid of the parts they’re not so happy with. This is the spare parts’ last chance. Beasts won’t risk non-existence for someone else. Not unless they’re mad. Not unless they’re formed without…reason.”

“We deal with the foreskins of the gods,” Admund mumbled to the wall. “None of them are brains.”
― B.L.A., The Pre-programming

“Why do you try to get others to notice you, Adimar, when I’m the one who matters?” She stood up. “I’m the one who can fund your way to the top. I’ll help you overthrow the Lakotas and the Ghiblas. No more working for the Muslims. Christians won’t save you from other Christians. Your accounts are paid and closed.”

“What are you?”

“Your fucking guardian angel. Whatever. Now sit down. We need to talk.”

As if something had clicked in his mind, “Get the fuck out of my apartment.” This was just a magic trick. A show. A test of loyalty.

She cocked her head. “Really? I just handed you what you want on a silver platter and you’re kicking me out?”

He raised his gun once more, coming to his senses.

“Dude, that’s not going to work on me. Let me be upfront. I’m immortal.”

“You’re no angel. Angels don’t help men like me.”
― B.L.A., The Pre-programming