And how is HE still functioning? He's no phoenix like me, that can return from death. Just a power-seeking battery bound to be tossed out.

And just /what/ could be the cause of such stupidity?

These days it seems to be off the charts. If I get too close I just might catch it.

THAT being said, I'll do my own scouting. Boring job, but it provides enough. [Immediately after, the blazing phoenix smashing through the ground, deeper and deeper below the surface, circling through some of the hottest magma possible.]

Seeing all these older models is interesting. They should watch me and see how it's done.

And I'll have YOU know I've improved exceptionally!

I am a PRIME suspect of elegance and practicality!

"So much power. I may as well be a God of Fire."

"Please, this will end all too quickly."

"Leave it to the lesser knowns, more specifically, less than me, to do no more than fool around."

"Isn't it only natural that the weak would cling together for the claim of being strong? They certainly will never learn, as ignorance is akin to weakness."

"Truly. I am the best."

“Me. I really am the peak.”

"OH boy. Here to lecture me on how NOT great I am?"

"Buncha dumbasses."

"My blaze is limitless."