I am Rat, the lurker in darkness. But think not that darkness is evil-- The light of day burns the skin and blinds the eye; It is the soothing shade of night that allows us to rest and recover. Darkness is a healer, and so am I.
I am Rat, the keeper of secrets, the master of information. Watching silently, no utterance eludes my ears, no subtlety escapes my eyes. Every word I speak and every action I take is carefully planned; Where I lack strength, I compensate with knowledge and control. But think not that such calculations must be malicious-- This may be the art of charlatans, but it is also the art of diplomats.
I am Rat, the deceiver, though I utter no lies. My word is an iron tablet: It stands firm, but its blank face tempts the imagination. I speak only truth, but those who listen lie to themselves. So long as you are honest in your perception, you need fear no deception.
I am Rat, the betrayer. Your name, station, or history may protect you from others, but not from me. Doubt not the world's need for those such as I: "Loyalty" is the soldier who commits atrocities in the name of obedience; "Betrayal" is the rebel who overthrows the tyrant. So long as you remain virtuous, I shall stand as your ally, But the day you stray from righteousness, I shall become your foe.
I am Rat, the lowly, the wretched. Evil lets down its guard in my presence. That is why I can accomplish good that no one else can.
