Insolence. Always insolence with the mortal. It would soon be snuffed out of him.

For now, Sobek was content to allow him talk while he had the strength to do so on his own. A Time Lord was self evident, a Master of Time itself, or one who only claimed the title. John Smith was, despite his host's surprise, one too, but he could yet be made to talk. This one however. He still did not recognize how precarious place among the living was even after the demonstration. If the Doctor decided to talk freely, his death would be easier on him than the System Lord had planned, his act as a merciful God.

He could draw his death out into a living hell, reduce him to one of the soulless if he so chose. The insect's death had affected him as well. A weakness of his. Jamie's reaction to the Doctor's punishment indicated a stronger connection than his host had previously witnessed. This too could be used.

I see nothing that puts you anywhere near the Gods," Sobek replied, wandering near the device. " "Speak."