The awful bottom line, of course, is that if you’re going to rule the world, you have to have absolute power, and everybody knows what absolute power… - Kage Baker

“Why should we obey you?” Budu asked.
“Because I’m, er, omnipotent,” said Alec.

Isn't that a little hard on him? You're not only making him feel bad about something he didn't do, you're making him feel bad about something that didn't even shracking happen.
I believe churches used to call it original sin, Rutherford agreed, looking crafty. But what does it matter, if it serves to make him a better man?

The Rogue Cyborg is doing serious Rogue Cyborg stuff. He’s crouched before a data terminal as though it were an ancient altar, and from the look on his face what he’s praying for is desperate and bloody revenge.