"Oh, how kind of you! I haven't had a follower this loyal since centuries ago."
(Ralmok smirks, and he strokes his non-existent chin while thinking to himself.)
"walk with me. Me and Nodis have big plans, and you are a crucial part of them. I will explain the plans as we make our way to the temple."
(Lucian feels.... a dark presence worm its way into his mind. while it reminds him of Nodis, it doesn't feel quite the same. then, before his eyes, he sees a shadowy, malleable shape form. once again, it somewhat resembles Nodis... but it appearance is different. the... thing.... flashes an incredibly large, and very TOOTHY smile as it begins to speak)
"HELLO, LUCIAN. NODIS HAS TOLD ME SO MUCH ABOUT YOU! I AM RALMOK...PLEASURE TO MEET YOU."
[ The cultist, having been travelling back to the Black Temple after trading with the Sheriff for recourses on his ranch, slowed down to a halt as he felt the dark presence. He knew them all too well- even if it wasn't the one of his lord. It still commanded respect of him. ]
“ Ah, greetings. My great lord has mentioned me? It is an honor. I am pleased to meet you, Ralmok. ”
[ He really didn't want to carry all of this around for more than he had to, but any version of his lord was nearly impossible to ignore. ]