"Call me what you like," Death answers with a nonchalant shrug of his shoulders. "I do not take pleasure in using any particular name. I've used Mortimer, this cycle; I've used many others before that. Death would also be acceptable."

He fixes his gaze to Naoki, then, steepling his fingers as he leans forward in the chair. "I expect my Chosen to follow my ideals in the coming phase. I understand you and your friends know the Arcana's ideals better than most. What I don't want is violent disruption. Sudden, calamitous change. That is Tower's domain, not mine... and I doubt you would be interested in letting Tower win this particular game."