Annoying Little Voice in My Head

“I know what you're thinking, Rex Hito, but reality is reality. Don't live in illusions you created yourself,” said the High Priest.

'Old man!' Rex shouted in my head.

“I understand,” I replied.

'What did you say? My father is not a traitor! Tell him, Ares Jones!’ Rex shouted again in his whiny and annoying voice.

“Then, get ready for your first ritual tomorrow,” said the High Priest.

'Damn rituals! Tell him, Ares!' cried the whiny child again.

“Shut up,” I whispered.

"What?" the High Priest asked me.

“Erm… Nothing…” I said awkwardly. I hope the High Priest doesn't inquire further.

'Say that old fart deserves to go to the grave!' Rex shouted.

I wanted to punch Rex in the face but I was in his body. So I just gulped, trying to calm myself down.

"Rex, is something bothering you?" the High Priest asked me.

"Ah no. There isn't anything. I-I'll excuse me, High Priest—”

'Don't go, you coward! Face him and pull off his thick beard!’ Rex shouted.

“I-I have to go to rest. I mean, there's a rit