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Post by Kasatsu on Aug 29, 2008 20:41:44 GMT -5
Iggy was not sure how to handle the new situation that was before them. While it had probably happened in the past, each times was just as difficult because he did not know wot to assume was on the winged-mix's mind.
Taking the chance he glanced over at Dre catching her look of bafflement. Giving a small shrug he probably failed in providing any comfort. In return though he hoped to clear up some of the confusion. Mouthing it to her, he asked that she hold her position. He was hoping that she would understand and not gain attention unto herself until he knew what to do. Before looking back at Se he spared a glance for the Ace to see how he was handling all of it.
"What is on your mind?" He asked the male who was muttering to himself, saying it in such a manner that the male would take it as a simple conversation rather then that his mind did not know what he was thinking.
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Post by seraaches on Aug 29, 2008 21:15:16 GMT -5
Dre gave a slight nod; she could read lips. As could Drostan, though he caught something about a position. No need for them to fear from the Ace, however; he wasn't going to move unless Deirdre did. The woman remained still as well, holding her position as Ignatius' wanted her to, but she was ready to spring in and do whatever she had to do in case her uncle turned violent again. Not that the Corvie/Morganberry mix didn't seem quite capable in handling the King.
Se didn't notice when his mind crept up; as far as he could tell, Iggy had always been there. "Things keep jumping around," he answered instinctively. There was no point in not telling his brain; it already knew everything he did and this was just one of the ways that it tested him. "I need to make my bid; I need to make my move. The time is coming."
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Post by Kasatsu on Aug 29, 2008 21:41:50 GMT -5
Iggy tensed at the winged-mix's words. He knew exactly what his Brother referred to.
"Your time may be coming but that day is not today" His words had ever sense of decisiveness to them that he could put into it. He had to defuse these thoughts as quickly as he could.
Ira would have to know of what the winged-mix had decide though. After all if they were going to pull it off as they had planned then both of them would have to be kept aware.
He quickly tried to think of things to have the winged-mix to do. For once he found that he did not want to have Se dragged around with him while with Dre. Especially if they were going to go to the Club Court like he had planned. "How about you go back to your room? It should be all put back together" Iggy offered as a suggestion. This would help to distract him, hopefully.
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Post by seraaches on Aug 29, 2008 22:10:33 GMT -5
"Not today?" he asked softly, but he wouldn't argue with his mind about this. Not when it knew so well about the timing and what had to be done. "It's soon. It has to be soon." His tail twitched, a swift jerking motion that helped show the state of his mind. He was better now, at least, than earlier, but the control was still very tightly reined and very much on the edge of what he could hold.
Deirdre listened in awe as Iggy smoothly handled the psychotic King of Hearts. She tilted her head slightly, concerned about moving too much. She slipped her fingers into Drostan's fur, moving instinctively from one of his scars to another, itching at them slightly. He leaned against her again, afraid of moving really at all. Despite the fact that she was a real airhead at times, she could do a thing or two correctly.
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Post by Kasatsu on Aug 29, 2008 22:38:17 GMT -5
"Yes soon." He agreed knowing very that he would not be able to argue with the winged-mix on that. He just needed to delay him for as long as he could.
He sparred another glance for Dre and her Ace thankful beyond words that they were handling this correctly. There was nothing worse then trying to control Se's swings than with someone ho kept setting him off every few seconds with their screams or movements.
Moving forward so that he stood closer to the winged-mix he tried again. "Now that your room is clean, maybe you should go make sure that everything is in its place?" He hoped that Se would take to the suggestion this time. If he took the bait this time and the servants had misplaced something, suits save them, he was going to go after them himself.
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Post by seraaches on Aug 29, 2008 22:53:22 GMT -5
Se shuddered at the words. "No more children," he hissed the word as though it were a curse. "The dagger! Did they take my dagger?" He needed that! He needed it or nothing would work! He had to have it! It'd been such a problem getting the stupid thing to begin with! And getting the poison from Mnem! The winged hybrid was up and bolting down the hallway, back towards his isolated suite of rooms before anyone could even say anything more. It had to be there! It had to be okay! He was muttering under his breath again as his hind hooves provided a sharp contrast in sound to the soft thuds of his forefeet.
Deirdre blinked in abrupt shock for a moment simply because with his tendency to hide and skulk, the dead run was very surprising. She tugged lightly at Drostan's leash because she knew there was no way Ignatius would let Se out of his sight until the Yarrow mix was safely tucked away from civilization.
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Post by Kasatsu on Aug 29, 2008 23:16:14 GMT -5
He gave a relieved sigh as the winged-mix took to his suggestion. As the male scampered down the hall at full speed he signaled, though it was unneeded, for Dre to follow him. Though he could easily keep pace with the winged-mix he made sure that he kept enough distance between them that his Brother would not think that he was being chased.
Seeing Se dart into his room he pulled up short at the door. He would not go inside in hopes that the winged-mix had forgotten about them in his new obsession.
Watching as the male glanced around the room, his movements almost seemed to be jerky. Soon he was starting to make his way through things. This should keep him busy for a few days. Silently he closed the door.
Signaling to Dre again he made his way down the hall some. "Thank you for handling all of that so well." He whispered to her, taking her hand in his. Seeing a guard he hailed him over, giving him orders to bring His Highness to them quick hoof.
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Post by seraaches on Aug 29, 2008 23:24:36 GMT -5
Dre leaned over to place a very gentle kiss on his cheek, whispering back, "It's amazing how well you handle him." She went quiet when he called out to the guard and she watched the lower-ranked Heart jog off himself. Ignatius held quite a bit of power even in this Court, though there was a good chance that was based almost entirely on everyone's fear of her Uncle Se.
It wasn't too long before the guard returned with the required King of Hearts in tow. The man continued on his rounds as Ira smiled at the pair. "So, baby is tucked up nicely in his room then."
Drostan snorted softly, fighting the urge to say something horribly sarcastic. A swift glanced towards Iggy, however, staved the desire before it became overwhelming. Instead he settled for saying very sarcastic things in his head.
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Post by Kasatsu on Aug 29, 2008 23:40:19 GMT -5
While they waited for Ira to show up he pulled Dre closer, draping an arm over her in a half hug. When Ira finally showed up after longer then he would have liked, though it was soon enough, he waited till the equine had reached them.
"Or something," he easily replied with for the comment. Though he felt bad about keeping Dre out of the loop of what was truly going on, this was too important to wait. Turning more serious he continued, "He mentioned that his 'time is coming' and that he 'needs to make his bid'." Looking to the side he met the equine's eyes. "I was able to hold him off, telling him that it was not his time yet but I fear that is coming and coming fast."
Ira would know perfectly well what he was talking about. Glancing at Dre he then looked to Ira, silently asking to include her in what was going on.
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Post by seraaches on Aug 29, 2008 23:50:30 GMT -5
Dre knew they were talking around her, but she was content-- for right now-- to let them discuss whatever they needed to until they figured out exactly how to let her know what was going on.
Drostan glanced from one King to the next then quickly set his attention back to the floor because he certainly didn't want them to suddenly remember that Aces could be intelligent and that he certainly was. No, at this point he would love for them to forget his existence for a bit.
Ira froze at Iggy's words and for a moment he looked like his Mommy dearest; a strange, cold and unrevealing mask slipped over his features. He didn't appear shocked really, or even afraid, just frozen for a moment. Just like that, it slipped away and he sent the man an easy-going grin. "Sounds like baby's ready to grow up. Can Nanny handle it?"
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