Downs
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In Poul Anderson's Operation Chaos, he's not sure whether he's met Satan himself or one of his higher-ups lower-downs.
Source: Demon Lords and Archdevils -
In Poul Anderson's Operation Chaos, the hero is not certain whether he's actually met Satan or merely one of his higher-ups (or lower-downs as the case may be).
Source: Satan - Everything he says is a form of emotional manipulation (guilt-tripping, flattery, fear-mongering, put-downs to lower self-esteem), it's just that he doesn't use his charm to its full extent as an adult, preferring to manipulate using negative reinforcement instead.
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