Marton Csokas: Quinn

Chapter X: Palm of the Iron Fox

Quinn

Quinn: Now, some may say the world will end in fire. Some say ice. From what I've tasted of desire, I hold with those who favor fire. Visionary words, written by a wise man centuries ago. Fire is pure and true, unlike certain humans who amass power only to grow corrupt and weak. The Badlands are now led by people such as this! I know because I was one. But I give thanks to the fire that consumed my false empire, and brought me underground here with you. That fire gave me clarity. And another chance. To cleanse this land once and for all. But this time, we are the fire. Together, we will torch these liars and despots.
Quinn's Loyalists: Yeah!
Quinn: Our fire will regenerate the land and let life flourish again. Now we are the pure and the true!
Quinn's Loyalists: We are the pure and the true!
Quinn: Are you ready to be that spark of liberation?
Quinn's Loyalists: Yeah!
Quinn: Are you willing to die in the flames of the inferno?
Quinn's Loyalists: Yes, Baron!
Quinn: Then let's burn this world to the ground and start anew.

Quinn: You wanted to take power. Here's your chance. This time, do it with honor. Do it. Hmm? I didn't raise you to hesitate. You take what's yours. You take it. Hmm? Take what's yours! Take it. Take it! Take it!
[Quinn stabs Ryder through the heart.]
Quinn: Why did you hesitate?
Ryder: You're my... You're my father. My father.
Quinn: And you're my son. You're my son.
Declan: Baron! We need to go! Baron! Now!

Jenkins: Baron, we got word from Gabriel. He's ready to welcome us.
Quinn: Mmm. Do you remember your father, Jenkins?
Jenkins: He died when I was a boy.
Quinn: Well, you're lucky. At some point, all fathers disappoint their sons. And then you become a father and you realize that sons disappoint as well. I haven't seen Ryder since the night he betrayed me. I raised him to take power. And he did.
Jenkins: Ryder will now pay for his sins, along with the other Barons.
Quinn: Hmm. Tell the men we're moving out.