"I know what it feels like to be seen as less than human, a thing transported for money."

"You know, twenty nine years ago, in Sierra Leone, there was a farmer named Samwel Zuma, who had the audacity to identify several low level Mombasa operatives to local authorities. The cartel massacred the entire family. All but the youngest son; he was sold to a local ring of flesh peddlers. The majority of children in those circumstances don’t last longer than nine months. He survived eight years. He was fourteen when I found him. Too old, too tall, too angry and dangerous to be of any further value. He was left to die, chained to a standpipe in a squalored brothel in Nairobi. Branded, barely alive, so I took him. Made him well, saw to his education; he graduated university with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature. He speaks four languages fluently and can get by on half a dozen more.
He is splendid. His name is Dembe. Dembe Zuma."
Raymond Reddington | Episode 2x06




credit: girl under the floor

"God only gives you burdens you can carry."

"Whatever happens, we do it together."

the reasons ღ
Because even though he barely speaks we love him so much.
Because he will be a series regular in s3!
Because he conveys so much emotion without speaking a word.
Because he knows when to tell Red how it is.
Because he likes ice cream when he gets the munchies.
Because he puts the safety and needs of others before his own.
Because he is a badass whether he's in action or standing still
Because he's loyal to Red.
Because he will protect Red at all cost.
Because he is brave and can be threatening when he needs to be.
Because he's got the best intentions for everyone.
Because he is not afraid to speak his mind towards Red.
Because he went as far to leave Red to prove who was behind his poisoning.
Because he will never leave Red, no matter what.
Because he only has three people in his life. His daughter, granddaughter and Red.

"Just Dembe. Like Prince or Madonna."



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future titles ღ
"I've lived by blind faith even if I don't like what I see. I don't know if I can do that anymore."
" God only gives you burdens you can carry. "
"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't kill you."
"He speaks four languages fluently and can by on half a dozen more."
"He needed you to get the Fulcrum. He wanted you to discover secrets."


past titles ღ
"He was 14 when I found him. Too old. Too tall. Too angry and dangerous."
"Maybe you should stop thinking about it and do it."
"Isabella, look at me. I will find her. I will get her back."
"It won't come. Forgiveness for Kate. For what I did."
"I have three people in my life. My daughter, my granddaughter, and Raymond."
"I know what it feels like to be seen as less than human, a thing transported for money."
"He was left to die chained to a standpipe in the basement of a squalid brothel in Nairobi. Branded. Burned. Barely alive."
"I've followed your path long enough. It's time I followed my own."
"He is the light in the darkness. Living proof that there is another way. That life can be good."
"So you're the one they call Dembe."
"True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid. And that kind of courage you have in plenty."

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