Quote Originally Posted by Honest Tiefling View Post
Deus also isn't an idiot. Sure, he has a lust for power and a lot of arrogance, but he hasn't proven to be dumb enough to annoy his secret agent on the team of super heroes. Yet. I think I agree with the idea that he's doing it as a signal. Scionia might not understand human behavior that well if Mister Staremeister is anything to go by.
Deus also informed Maxima/Sydney/Succubus.

He knows Vala can probably hold off enough so Sciona, until cavalry arrives.