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Post by Tigeress on Dec 2, 2007 11:45:13 GMT -5
She wondered for a moment how he knew what Pravus considered unacceptable for his children, had they honestly discussed killing their offspring together if it wasn't a satisfactory rank? It would make sense, even more so than with her own case to consider, as Serafino was a Queen and could probably only accept the finest offpsring. Anything else might give him a rather... sexually unappealing reputation, and though the Queen didn't seem like the type to sleep around, she figured it might still annoy him at the very least. Annoying Seafino was bad. This was a basic rule to survival.
"At least I have something to go by now, thank you." She responded, lost in thought until she noticed how his mind seemed to start working overtime with something she'd said. Ah, obviously she'd given too much away about what she and Pravus had been doing in their off time since the little... incident. She felt bad, really, as she didn't want to come between them, and it was a natural reaction to be afraid of any jealous wrath Serafino could rain down upon her at any moment.
She paled a bit at the mention of actually going and seeing the feline, but she understood that she needed to do this. For herself, for Pravus, and for the kids. Now that she knew he had a limit pre-set for what he'd accept in terms of rank, she knew he had something to reason with if he went into a snit. She stood a little shakily and bowed politely at the waist. "Thank you very much your majesty, I'll try to catch him quickly now before he leaves." With that she began to make for the door, slowly because of her condition and just in case Fino had anything more to say. She placed her hand on the handle and opened it just far enough to slip out before pulling it back behind her.
She walked over to Pravus' room, trying not to think of anything right at that moment. Knocking twice, she listened for sounds inside before speaking. "Pravus? It's Sekhmet. May I come in?"
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Post by Spiderfly on Dec 2, 2007 12:26:00 GMT -5
Jenn and Tigs both receive 1 token each, to be redeemed in Ashwin's Shoppe.
This will automatically be added to your recorded totals in the shoppe.
Congratulations, and keep up the good RP!
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Post by The Jenn on Dec 2, 2007 13:02:56 GMT -5
Fino didn't say anything more, watching the female carefully stand and leave his office. Something twinged badly in the back of his head. Should he follow her? Would Pravus attack her? Have a talk? And which worried him more? He didn't mind the fact that the feline wanted a pretty little toy to play with. He could understand that side of things quite well, especially since she actually seemed to be going to him for the fun rather than being pursued. It made things less leery. At the same time, however, he didn't necessarily like what she had said.
He stood, leaving his paperwork and his bander for a bit later, and followed Sekhmet's route to the King's suite, next to his own. He was far enough back that he arrived a moment after she did, standing next to her and frowning. "I'm not sure it's wise for you to go in there alone," he said by way of explanation, the half-truth sufficing.
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Post by Tigeress on Dec 2, 2007 13:35:02 GMT -5
The surprise registered on her face when Serafino followed her. The offhanded comment about her and Pravus from earlier must have really left him unsettled, for she couldn't imagine why he would put himself in such an uncomfortable position otherwise. Especially not with what he said earlier about not being a bodyguard of any sort or really being prepared to help should Pravus become hostile. Nonetheless, she was thankful for the... change of heart. Though she thought it would show more bravery to do it alone, she didn't know if that would count for anything in Pravus' mind.
In fact, she was guessing if anything he would just see it as... convenient. "Neither am I, but I was certain you hadn't wanted to... inconvenience yourself for my sake. I am both surprised and happy to see this is not the case." She was sure it really had to do with Pravus more than her, but at this point, she didn't care. She could take care of herself, and she really didn't need anyone to hold her hand while she tried to steady herself in the courts. She knocked again twice, before announcing that the Queen was with her, in case that might entice the feline to allow them entrance.
"His majesty Serafino has just joined me, may We be allowed in?" She couldn't keep the irritation from her voice this time, she was pregnant, and not enjoying the sensation. It was also not fun to stand around and wait for him to stop pouting or brooding or whatever. She enjoyed his company really, she did, but she could only imagine what he would be like pregnant... Eugh. Somehow she realized she did not want to be doing this with him in that condition.
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Post by Spiderfly on Dec 2, 2007 17:42:08 GMT -5
Pravus was sitting in his room, staring at a wall. He seemed to be doing that a lot lately. As if by staring his mind could magically figure everything out and set everything right again. Of course. . that didn't seem to be happening.
He mulled over the conversation his Queen and he had had a few days previous. It had been a serious one that had ended on what he figured was a good note and he had made a promise he fully intended to keep. If anything. . unworthy. . came from him it would be firmly squashed before it had the chance to sulley his Queen's reputation.
But. .nothing bad could come from this could it? He couldn't possibly see how, what with their ranks and superior range. All the babies would be pure highlanders, hearts too. Surely, nothing could go too horribly wrong?
At the knock he turned his head, Sekhmet. Gah, he went back to stare at the wall until. Fino was out there with her? Fine. . then. He got up and opened the door with no flourish, his eyes somewhat blank and his stomach distended.
"What?" Before remembering himself and doing a halfbow for Fino "My Majesty"
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Post by Tigeress on Dec 2, 2007 17:50:45 GMT -5
Finally it seemed the feline found it important enough to open the door, and she couldn't help but put her hands on her hips with a very bored look on her face. When he was done addressing the queen, she tried to direct his attention to her, not knowing if that was the best idea. "I see a.... congratulations is in order." She teased, her mood having soured significantly since Pravus' obvious display of 'I don't want to get up and answer the door, I'm too lazy'. She had hauled her butt all the way out here with some pretty nasty cramps, and she expected that doors would be opened for her, and people would be considerate of her condition. Was it too much to ask, really? This was a pain in the butt enough as it was...
She didn't quite know what to say just yet, her eyes sought out Fino's and she wondered if it was better that he verbally come out with it, or if she should. She rested a hand on the slightly less obvious bulge of her stomach and blinked at Pravus a few times, trying to figure out just what he'd been doing all this time locked away in his room. He looked positively... frazzled. Perhaps Serafino's dislike of children had caused some tension between them. Eeeek, then this was certainly bad timing indeed. She sighed and put one hand on her back, which was still screaming at her to drop the ten pounds she'd gained, and NOW.
"Your majesty... perhaps you should...?" She asked somewhat mysteriously, though the vagueness had really been for the sake of not being stupidly blunt. 'So should you tell him I'm knocked up or should I?' didn't seem appropriate when standing less than a metre away from Pravus.
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Post by The Jenn on Dec 2, 2007 18:04:34 GMT -5
Fino's lips thinned a little at the greeting but he nodded gamely. Courtesy, at least, was still there... and perhaps the sharpness had been for her alone. That wouldn't displease him nearly so much.
The two of them standing their, Sekhmet's condition less obvious but noticeable and Pravus's perhaps two or three weeks ahead, it made him stand straighter than usual and lean back on the balls of his feet. He wasn't running, wasn't even stepping away, but he really didn't want to be so close to either of them. The condition was just horrifying when you actually thought about it, something living inside of you and sucking away at what you ate like some sort of parasitic worm. Multiple worms, in most cases.
And now she wanted him to introduce one parasitic host to the other, in terms of their affliction. Lovely. Doing it by herself would have resulted in more trouble and headaches than he really felt like dealing with, especially with Pravus in such a... a state. Though he thought that perhaps it would be entertaining to watch the feline injure her for such a snide little comment in the beginning. He certainly wouldn't stand in the way. It made something in him bristle.
Perhaps you should introduce your parasites would not be the appropriate line. "Your little night of fun a few months back resulted in something you perhaps hadn't expected," he said finally, voice flat.
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Post by Spiderfly on Dec 2, 2007 18:15:31 GMT -5
He watched the smug look upon that /doe/'s face, no. . she didn't even deserve a name anymore. How the hell did she get off acting like she owned the whole fucking palace. His bored expression quickly changed into a sneering growl.
Before Pravus had a chance to say anything however she turned to Fino and his Queen said something.. . Something that made his head dip down and look at her belly, smaller than his but definitely there. "Con. . gratulations?! Well at least this explains why you're such a fucking bitch. No wait. . I'm pretty sure you were one before. A little whore skulking the hallways of the palace inviting trouble and LIKING it."
He moved out of his room now and towards her, almost forgetting that his Queen was there. He stuck one long clawed finger in /her/ face. "I hope you realize that they WILL DIE if I say so. I'll do it myself if anything like you fucking pops out."
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Post by Tigeress on Dec 2, 2007 18:22:33 GMT -5
Oh what a spoiled little brat. Hopefully she didn't end up like this in a few weeks. She almost shuddered. Maybe he should get it out of the way with now, that, or get out of his room a little more before he actually exploded in place. She tried to hide a grin and succeeded with flying colours. She was getting Good at this. "It's unfortunate you aren't so pleased to be carrying offspring. It is a bit... bothersome, isn't it?" She responded, completely calmly, his outburst having had an unusually soothing effect. So long as she wasn't the only one suffering.
It was petty, yes, but she hadn't exactly Asked to become pregnant. "His majesty has already cautioned me about your... expectations." She managed not to sound quite so grumpy with this, her voice more reasonable that she felt when she considered just how high those expectations really were. It was almost intimidating, but she'd managed to keep an unusually distant relationship with what was growing inside her. Well, one thing was for sure at this point- not only was Serafino upset about having kids, but Pravus wasn't either.
How... interesting. She mentally stored this information away for later. "Well, now that you're aware of my condition, and that they are yours, is there anything besides rank you're expecting from them?" To be honest, she didn't really know entirely what to ask of Pravus now that she was here. Support for the children? Yes that seemed like a likely topic that would arise. But with her anticipated entry in the courts, it made sense that he would. They would be flaunted around him quite frequently.
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Post by Spiderfly on Dec 2, 2007 18:55:12 GMT -5
. . Rage rushed through his ears. Every line of her body, every pore just BLED attitude. Like she was OWED something HAH. He moved forwards, head low and claws out and fiercely shoved her shoulders to throw her into the wall behind her. "BITCH. GET OUT"
He began to move forwards again, completely ready to slash her open and tear the filth from her stomach. Pravus. . . was MAD. How dare she slink around the palace in the first place, and then cause issues over what happened when she invited it. Then. . THIS. Gah!
"You never had any right to be in this palace. NONE. Your sister does not give you an open door and I will not let you USE this to position yourself in the court do you hear me? I see you using any child of mine even once to try and gain leverage and I will kill it, and hurt you!"
"How the hell can you be such a bitch!?" Incoherent, check. Hormones, check. Dangerous as all fuck, check.
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