Xander (Reading): Sources close to Prime Minister Beelzebubba claim...that upon the arrival of Eynhallow's latest inmate

Xander (Reading): ...ahem...κορή σμαραγδος... --Kore Smaragdos-- a portal was opened to the otherworld...enabling a landmark pact.

Xander (Reading): That is rumored to pose a serious challenge to the status quo of Eynhallow politics...inspiring the various factions toward cooperation. For the first time in the island's history...

Xander (Reading): we have a real choice.. Xander...or Satan!

Grant: The diamond cartel is arriving at 4:00. I'll expect you to be on your best behavior.

Xander: Smaragdos? I do not understand the Greek thing with her...listen to this...

Xander (Reading): Early polling data indicates a simmering revolutionary anger directed at both the Evil Overlord's person and his politics.

Xander (Reading): Most notably, as the year draws to a close...his 1980 edict banning Christmas

Grant: You said a banned word.

Xander (Reading): The formal challenge was issued by Prime Minister Beelzebubba this morning in a surprise motion enacted during what was to be the annual buget debate.

Xander (Reading): No word yet whether or not Mr. Xander will consider this...new alliance of dark forces...as serious threat to his regime.

Xander (Reading): It is the opinion of the editor...that a televised debate may be the simplest...and most entertaining...way to safely explore the possibilities.

Xander: who publishes this drivel?

Grant: Remember when I told you that Kore was a nobody and no one would miss her?

Grant: We've got problems there.