Want to respec to another Patron, but can't think of a good story justification

[randomperson]

 

I chose Black Scorpion as my patron for a magic Ninjas/Emp who looks like a dark elf.   I wanted to try out the "Power Up" power, but found it only really works on Forge.  That seemed like too much of a waste, so now I want to respec to Mako's Patron power set.  

 

However, I can't think of a good in story reason that would make sense.           Black Scorpion is my chosen patron.  Respec'ing to an ancillary works for me because then I'm just choosing not to use the mace.             But if I choose powers from another patron, I feel like I need an excuse why somehow I was able to gain access to that patron's powers without actually switching patrons?          

 

I like that Mako has two holds, which I can stack with the Oni, and also it would give me a resistance power I can put resistance procs on.   Scorpion shield is pretty strong, but that extra +6 to all defense you get from having a resistance power proc'd up is pretty useful too.     Knockout blow themes pretty good with martial arts.    

 

But I can't think of a good in story reason.    Might have to stick with the mace.   And have to admit dark elf + spider webs makes a good theme....

[Troo]

Mako was impressed with your dealings with Black Scorpion and offered to lure you from that armored fool.

[Six-Six]

Or... or...

Black Scorpion regrets giving you a chance. Even with pain receptors turned down, it hurts to watch your pansy elf ass try to wield such a manly mace. Even your own ninjas can't look you in the eye. So he grabs the mace back, deletes his digits from your phone and throws you off Sharkhead Bay... to that other pansy ass fishface.