Masquerade - These Masks We Wear

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

“Would you like proof of His divinity though me?”

[Channelknight Fadran]

Another bead of sweat rolled down Ivian's face. Ah, mal, what am I getting myself into?

"Go ahead."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Maverick held out his hand and the shadows seemed to deepen. Then, his fingertips lit with a green fire. 

[Channelknight Fadran]

His knuckles were trembling at the end of his chair.

"What is this witchcraft?" He demanded. It was a phrase he'd shouted several times in his life to get rid of the stranger visiting peasants, so it was the most natural response he could procure.

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

“I suggest you let me get that sword, Ivian.”

[Channelknight Fadran]

"Tell me why you need it," Ivian growled. "I know you know why you need it."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

“To overthrow the undeserving.” 

[Channelknight Fadran]

"Leave this place." Ivian said, somehow keeping his voice level. "And never return."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Maverick chuckled. “So you believe you’re undeserving?”

[Channelknight Fadran]

"Gods do not dictate my reign," Ivian replied, standing up again. His knees were trembling beneath his robes. "I have reforged this kingdom from the ashes of my predecessors, and I ask nothing of it save that a tyrant like yourself never come to the throne and throw it back into chaos!"

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Forge hissed at Ivian. “The throne is my birthright.”

[Channelknight Fadran]

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Ivian would totally give the throne to Forge, but I assume that he wasn't the one talking

"Is that what your heathen god told you?"

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

“You worship the stars, do you? Well, this whole time you’ve been wrong; you should have been worshipping the darkness around them.”

[Channelknight Fadran]

"If you're so inclined to heed the devils, then you should ask why they killed you brother."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

“He wasn’t strong enough; I am.”

Edited September 5, 2021 by Zephrun's Imperium

[Channelknight Fadran]

Stars, I expected that to work. "Even if I knew anything about this stars-cursed blade, I wouldn't tell you! Now get out of my castle or I'll send you to mal right along with him."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Mav’s smile hadn’t left his face. “I will be back.”

[Channelknight Fadran]

"I don't doubt it." Ivian turned his back to Maverick. "Now get out."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Maverick picked up his cat and walked out.

[Channelknight Fadran]

The moment he was gone, Ivian collapsed back onto his throne.

"Oh my god." He whispered to himself.

[The Ward's Guard he/him]

On 9/3/2021 at 7:35 AM, Zephrun's Imperium said:

"There are better options than locking me up," Allivia insisted with a glare.

"I doubt that," Fischer said as he stepped forward with cuffs in hand. "You're lucky it's just the cuffs."

On 9/3/2021 at 8:59 AM, Fallapede said:

"Of course."

The guard stepped forward and patted the visitor down, then stepped away and nodded. "If you're visiting the king, I will send an escort with you."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

Nico glared while Allivia just stood there staring at the cuffs. "Good riddance," said the tall attendant.

[The Ward's Guard he/him]

Fischer smiled, taking great pleasure in locking the cuffs around the woman's wrists. He leaned forward and quickly whispered in her ear, "your advances don't work on a man who doesn't find you desirable, wretch."

[Zephrun’s Imperium they/he]

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Fischer: *threateningly whispers "I'm gay"*

Allivia hissed. "I'll get out one day," she promised.

[The Ward's Guard he/him]

"I also doubt that," Fischer noted. "We're considering sending you straight to Castle Praetorium. They have lovely dungeons there, you know."