[ WP ] An executioner has been given free rein to kill his subjects however he likes , as long as it is quick . He happens to be extremely imaginative .

`` Well, you certainly seem to be qualified. I just have one more question, and I apologize for being so blunt, but– why are you even applying to this position?'' 
 
 
 The slight, black-haired man inclines his head, the gesture graceful and understated. `` I have great respect for the law, and to be honest, I'm not quite ready to retire yet. I knew there was an opening here, so I thought I'd give it a try.'' 
 
 
 `` You're not an old soldier, though. No reason for vengeance in your file. An educated man from the North... you could do better than this, and it's not like we pay particularly well. So what, then, drives you to...'' 
 
 
 `` To kill? Let me assure you, I find no pleasure in extinguishing human life. But I do believe the current method is a bit... messy. And I think we can do better. Nobody enjoys a public hanging. I will make things people enjoy.'' 
 
 
 `` But you find no pleasure in it. What, then, is enjoyable?'' 
 
 
 `` Death itself is not enjoyable. I am growing old, you know, I should know that well by now. But if it is done with finesse, with creativity, well... I think there is a lot of room for improvement, as I said.'' 
 
 
 `` Ah, I see. A visionary. Well, no torturing allowed. Quick, clean death. If you can promise me that, you're hired.'' 
 
 
 `` Of course. Thank you for this opportunity, Mr. Bannock.'' 
 
 
 `` The pleasure is all mine, Mr. Poe.'' 
 
 
 Something flickers in his eyes, and then it is gone. 

