Angel (TV Series)
In the Dark (1999)
Kevin West: Marcus
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Marcus : You did terrible things when you were bad, didn't you? And now you're trying so hard to do good. But Angel, there is nothing either bad or good but thinking makes it so.
[some of the chair Spike shattered has formed a handy stake on the floor near Angel's foot which he strains to conceal from Marcus while his back is turned]
Marcus : Now, I can make the pain go away.
[he pulls a red hot poker out of Angel, making him scream in agony]
Marcus : And as you know, I can bring it back again.
[he pulls the other, and Angel screams again]
Marcus : What do you want, Angel? I think I know but I'd like to hear it from you. The truth... I'll know if you're lying.
[he walks over to Angel, waiting for the answer]
Angel : [this is difficult, but Angel gives him the answer] I want...
[Marcus leans in]
Angel : ... forgiveness.
Marcus : [pleased] Yes, that's the truth. And you want to earn it. You're not the type who takes the easy way out, which is why I like you so much. In the end, you won't feel guilt... or remorse... or anything but pure darkness. In the end... the ring... the past... none of it will mean anything anymore. You'll be free. I promise.
Angel : And I promise... to kill you.
[Angel is just about to stake Marcus when Spike returns and takes it away]
Spike : Now, now! Staking the torturer is strictly prohibited.
[for the first time, Marcus's impassive mask slips and he starts to pummel Angel, but Spike holds him back]
Spike : Easy, big fella. We need that ring.
[to Angel]
Spike : Now, you've made him mad. Wouldn't want to be in your chains.
Marcus : [regaining his calm facade] It won't be long now.
Spike : Well, what's say I... grab a pair of needle-nosed pliers and give a hand?
[from outside the warehouse, Angel screams]
