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@baronrivendare

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darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

Well, if you’re that adamant about using this plan, I won’t stop you. But still, I don’t see how it’s worth putting yourself through that to protect me. I’m thankful for what you’ve done so far to help me, but you don’t have to keep putting yourself in the line of fire to defend me. I don’t see why it’d be worth doing that.

Putting myself in the line of fire is far preferable to sitting back and watching people I care about get hurt. If I can stop it, I will. That’s just how I am, I suppose.

...Alright. Hopefully it won’t come to having to do this, but thank you. It means a lot to me that you would offer to do something like this to try and protect me.

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

*sighs, just looking weary* Right now? No, I don’t. I suppose I can think of some, but there’s no guarantee they’ll work, by the looks of it. I don’t really know what to do here.

For now, getting rest should be your priority. The issue is that you’re very vulnerable right now, so if Bolvar intends to do something, he’s likely to do it before you recover. So… yeah, if need be, I’ll do my plan. If nothing else, it’ll buy us time.

*nods* I suppose so. *still doesn’t look particularly happy with this plan at all* …You really don’t have to do that though, especially if it’s only to buy time. We can figure out a better plan than this.

darion-migraine

I wouldn’t even suggest it if I didn’t think it would be effective. I would do the same for my death knights too if it came to it. Your safety is my priority right now, so if there’s anything I can do to assure it I won’t balk at the task.

Well, if you’re that adamant about using this plan, I won’t stop you. But still, I don’t see how it’s worth putting yourself through that to protect me. I’m thankful for what you’ve done so far to help me, but you don’t have to keep putting yourself in the line of fire to defend me. I don’t see why it’d be worth doing that.

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

*sighs, just looking weary* Right now? No, I don’t. I suppose I can think of some, but there’s no guarantee they’ll work, by the looks of it. I don’t really know what to do here.

For now, getting rest should be your priority. The issue is that you’re very vulnerable right now, so if Bolvar intends to do something, he’s likely to do it before you recover. So… yeah, if need be, I’ll do my plan. If nothing else, it’ll buy us time.

*nods* I suppose so. *still doesn’t look particularly happy with this plan at all* ...You really don’t have to do that though, especially if it’s only to buy time. We can figure out a better plan than this.

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

*frowns at that* Oh? What exactly would that leverage involve then?

*pulls a bit of a face* So you know how Bolvar and I used to date? It was… often quite easy to get my own way in exchange for sex. Like a said, he’s a predictable man.

…Oh. I suppose that’s one way, isn’t it. *he goes quiet after that, but it’s pretty obvious he’s not happy with that idea*

darion-migraine

*notices Rivendare’s unhappiness* Well, of course I wouldn’t do anything like that unless you were okay with it.

*shrugs* I’m not particularly happy, but I suppose if you really wished to do this, and you think it’d work, I wouldn’t stop you. Though really, there must be other ways than that to solve this issue.

darion-migraine

As of yet I haven’t found anything. Besides punting him off of Icecrown again, I guess. Do you have any ideas?

*sighs, just looking weary* Right now? No, I don’t. I suppose I can think of some, but there’s no guarantee they’ll work, by the looks of it. I don’t really know what to do here.

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

*frowns at that* Oh? What exactly would that leverage involve then?

*pulls a bit of a face* So you know how Bolvar and I used to date? It was… often quite easy to get my own way in exchange for sex. Like a said, he’s a predictable man.

…Oh. I suppose that’s one way, isn’t it. *he goes quiet after that, but it’s pretty obvious he’s not happy with that idea*

darion-migraine

*notices Rivendare’s unhappiness* Well, of course I wouldn’t do anything like that unless you were okay with it.

*shrugs* I’m not particularly happy, but I suppose if you really wished to do this, and you think it’d work, I wouldn’t stop you. Though really, there must be other ways than that to solve this issue.

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

*frowns at that* Oh? What exactly would that leverage involve then?

*pulls a bit of a face* So you know how Bolvar and I used to date? It was… often quite easy to get my own way in exchange for sex. Like a said, he’s a predictable man.

...Oh. I suppose that’s one way, isn’t it. *he goes quiet after that, but it’s pretty obvious he’s not happy with that idea*

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

Very well. *he thinks for a moment, trying to work out exactly how to answer that* Short answer, no I’m not the same. Long answer is a tad more complex, if I wanted to pinpoint why that is. But I suppose considering what Bolvar was, I think, focusing on, no I don’t think of myself as a member of the Scourge any longer. I don’t think many of us who are left do. That died with Arthas, in my mind at least. *he smirks* Good riddance, he was a little shit anyway.

*smiles a little at that, though his mind is still processing all this information* He really was. Uh, I think my next question is going to be a hard one. Whether you at all feel any remorse for the things you did while part of the Scourge. There are… many of my death knights who are as they are directly because of your actions, and I can’t help but feel their pain.

*at this point, he’s quiet for a lot longer, then gives Darion a kind of apologetic look* You’re probably not going to like my answer to that, but I don’t feel remorse for most of what I did. Not to the level you probably wish for. *he shrugs* It’s hard to particularly care about something I feel mostly detached from. I suppose if given time, and actual examples of the hurt it caused, I might be able to, but otherwise what I did didn’t involve much emotion in any way.

I suppose that was not what you wished to hear, but it’s the truth. I’m not a good person Darion. Most death knights aren’t, especially not former members of the Scourge.

darion-migraine

*sighs* …I… sort of expected an answer like that. Well, at least I know for sure now. And I heard it from you, instead of Bolvar. And speaking of Bolvar, we’ll want to do something about him after the threat he left me with. He’s… he can be very predictable, shall we say. And I, uh, might have some leverage with him. But I doubt you’d like it much.

*frowns at that* Oh? What exactly would that leverage involve then?

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

Very well. *he thinks for a moment, trying to work out exactly how to answer that* Short answer, no I’m not the same. Long answer is a tad more complex, if I wanted to pinpoint why that is. But I suppose considering what Bolvar was, I think, focusing on, no I don’t think of myself as a member of the Scourge any longer. I don’t think many of us who are left do. That died with Arthas, in my mind at least. *he smirks* Good riddance, he was a little shit anyway.

*smiles a little at that, though his mind is still processing all this information* He really was. Uh, I think my next question is going to be a hard one. Whether you at all feel any remorse for the things you did while part of the Scourge. There are… many of my death knights who are as they are directly because of your actions, and I can’t help but feel their pain.

*at this point, he’s quiet for a lot longer, then gives Darion a kind of apologetic look* You’re probably not going to like my answer to that, but I don’t feel remorse for most of what I did. Not to the level you probably wish for. *he shrugs* It’s hard to particularly care about something I feel mostly detached from. I suppose if given time, and actual examples of the hurt it caused, I might be able to, but otherwise what I did didn’t involve much emotion in any way.

I suppose that was not what you wished to hear, but it’s the truth. I’m not a good person Darion. Most death knights aren’t, especially not former members of the Scourge.

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

And in that time Bolvar can probably find several ways to try and drive a wedge between us with the knowledge he has. *he shrugs* If you think you can handle whatever he does, then we can wait to discuss this, but I don’t know how well that’d go if he can bend your lack of knowledge to his own gain.

*considers that* …He’s no stranger to going into my mind and planting thoughts here and there. Perhaps it would be best for you to help me fill these gaps in my knowledge, then. But if you begin to feel worse because of it then please, we can leave it for a little bit.

*nods* I’m fine, I’m sure I can handle this. *he looks over at Darion* So, I suppose the question is where do you wish me to begin? I assume since Bolvar had… a lot to say about me, you probably have questions of your own rising from that.

darion-migraine

*thinks over his question carefully* …He… brought up your past a lot as an arguing point. So I think it would be important to know if, well, if you’re the same person you were then. I argued no, you weren’t. Bolvar said he’d seen your mind and it was clear you were. So hearing it from you would be valuable.

Very well. *he thinks for a moment, trying to work out exactly how to answer that* Short answer, no I’m not the same. Long answer is a tad more complex, if I wanted to pinpoint why that is. But I suppose considering what Bolvar was, I think, focusing on, no I don’t think of myself as a member of the Scourge any longer. I don’t think many of us who are left do. That died with Arthas, in my mind at least. *he smirks* Good riddance, he was a little shit anyway.

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

And in that time Bolvar can probably find several ways to try and drive a wedge between us with the knowledge he has. *he shrugs* If you think you can handle whatever he does, then we can wait to discuss this, but I don’t know how well that’d go if he can bend your lack of knowledge to his own gain.

*considers that* …He’s no stranger to going into my mind and planting thoughts here and there. Perhaps it would be best for you to help me fill these gaps in my knowledge, then. But if you begin to feel worse because of it then please, we can leave it for a little bit.

*nods* I’m fine, I’m sure I can handle this. *he looks over at Darion* So, I suppose the question is where do you wish me to begin? I assume since Bolvar had... a lot to say about me, you probably have questions of your own rising from that.

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

*he smiles at Darion, but as soon as he starts speaking it’s obvious he’s still not doing too great, his voice sounding very raspy* Well, I’ve definitely felt better, but I’ll survive. But I really owe that to you, so thank you. *his expression changes, looking more solemn* Going against Bolvar like that, that was… dangerous, to say the least. But I’m thankful you did. He may have been threatening to kill me, but I really don’t think that would have been the case. He would have done it before you turned up otherwise.

*nods, looking quite grim himself* I knew the risks, and I’ll deal with whatever Bolvar might be plotting. I’d do it for any one of my death knights too. I suppose Bolvar might not have killed you right away, but I couldn’t leave you there like that. Lich Kings are known for their sadistic streaks, after all.

*nods slightly at that* Indeed. But since it’s very much obvious our disagreement isn’t over with Bolvar, and considering how he acted up on the Frozen Throne and what he said, I feel we probably have something to discuss. *he sighs, not looking happy at all* Preferably before he uses the fact he rifled through my mind rather thoroughly during everything against us.

darion-migraine

*is quiet for a moment, considering Rivendare’s current state* Are you sure? We can… leave that for a while, if you want. To give you some time to recover.

And in that time Bolvar can probably find several ways to try and drive a wedge between us with the knowledge he has. *he shrugs* If you think you can handle whatever he does, then we can wait to discuss this, but I don’t know how well that’d go if he can bend your lack of knowledge to his own gain.

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

*he smiles at Darion, but as soon as he starts speaking it’s obvious he’s still not doing too great, his voice sounding very raspy* Well, I’ve definitely felt better, but I’ll survive. But I really owe that to you, so thank you. *his expression changes, looking more solemn* Going against Bolvar like that, that was… dangerous, to say the least. But I’m thankful you did. He may have been threatening to kill me, but I really don’t think that would have been the case. He would have done it before you turned up otherwise.

*nods, looking quite grim himself* I knew the risks, and I’ll deal with whatever Bolvar might be plotting. I’d do it for any one of my death knights too. I suppose Bolvar might not have killed you right away, but I couldn’t leave you there like that. Lich Kings are known for their sadistic streaks, after all.

*nods slightly at that* Indeed. But since it’s very much obvious our disagreement isn’t over with Bolvar, and considering how he acted up on the Frozen Throne and what he said, I feel we probably have something to discuss. *he sighs, not looking happy at all* Preferably before he uses the fact he rifled through my mind rather thoroughly during everything against us.

*is awake and coherent at this point, and is sitting up in bed at this point and waiting for Darion to turn up, having worked out that he is in Acherus at this point*

darion-migraine

*comes back into his room after having left to fetch some new bandages for when Rivendare would need them changed, and heads quickly to his side when he notices he’s awake* Oh, you’re awake already? How are you feeling?

*he smiles at Darion, but as soon as he starts speaking it’s obvious he’s still not doing too great, his voice sounding very raspy* Well, I’ve definitely felt better, but I’ll survive. But I really owe that to you, so thank you. *his expression changes, looking more solemn* Going against Bolvar like that, that was... dangerous, to say the least. But I’m thankful you did. He may have been threatening to kill me, but I really don’t think that would have been the case. He would have done it before you turned up otherwise.

*is awake and coherent at this point, and is sitting up in bed at this point and waiting for Darion to turn up, having worked out that he is in Acherus at this point*

darion-migraine

@baronrivendare:

*stirs slightly at that, his eyes opening at the contact, but it’s obvious he’s not entirely all there right now. Despite that he manages to focus on Darion and smile slightly, though it looks pained*

*sits down on the edge of the bed and gently brushes stray strands of hair from Rivendare’s face* Hey there. Don’t feel like you need to strain yourself for my sake. Just rest, and I’ll take care of everything else.

*theres not really any verbal response to tell if he understood that properly, but it seems to get through to him, as after a moment his eyes drift shut again and his expression fades, though he definitely looks more comfortable while unconscious than he did while awake*

darion-migraine

@kol-toptier-a:

oh, ok then *looks a bit nervous before he speaks again* uhhh well i guess i should let you know that well uh… bolvar was like broadcasting i think most of your conversation to the rest of us. i dont know why he was doing it really but yeah i thought u should know. …please dont be mad at any of us.

*is quiet for a moment, then sighs again* I don’t know why I’m surprised. That jerk. *he bends down to give Koltira a reassuring hug* You don’t have to worry about that, Koltira. I’m not mad at you or any of the death knights. I’ll take my issues to Bolvar directly.

*nods, and hugs Darion back tightly* ok mum, thanks. *he lets go and backs off a bit* but yeah i’ll uh leave u to it though *he pauses, then looks a bit sheepish* also i definitely promise half of acherus is not currently standing outside the door trying to listen in at all thats definitely not happening OK BYE MUM *he darts out of the door and closes it behind him, cutting off the sound of some commotion coming from the corridor as soon as he steps outside*

darion-migraine

*watches Koltira go and turns back to Rivendare once the door swings closed, heading to the bedside and placing a hand on his shoulder* Hey… are you awake? Can you hear me?

*stirs slightly at that, his eyes opening at the contact, but it’s obvious he’s not entirely all there right now. Despite that he manages to focus on Darion and smile slightly, though it looks pained*

darion-migraine

@dadvarfordadgon:

*shakes his head, just gazing down at Darion* Oh Darion, you always were so… sickeningly emotional. *he sighs* It really makes all this so serious and unfunny. How boring. *he stands up and begins walking down the stairs of the Throne* I suppose I’ll let you have this one, it’d be a waste to just get rid of you both now with the entertainment value you have. *he turns, looking back at Darion* But don’t think this is over. You’ll let your guard down, forget about your slights towards me, and you’ll regret it. I’ll make sure you do. *with that, he continues down the stairs and to the teleporter, and leaves*

*breathes a shaky sigh of relief when Bolvar leaves, and lets go of Rivendare to work out how best to remove the runeblade* Okay, no matter how I do this, its going to hurt a lot. But that thing’s got to come out, so… just hold on, as best you can. *he moves behind him and grips the hilt of the blade, wrenching it out with one hand in a smooth, quick motion, and grabbing hold of Rivendare before he could fall forward with the other. As fast as possible, he opens a death gate and carries him through*

*despite Darion’s attempts to get it over with as quickly as possible, it still causes Rivendare to make a horribly weak sounding noise of pain, before falling into Darion’s hold, completely limp, though now the blood stain from his pretty grievous wound is slowly but steadily growing without the runeblade in place*

darion-migraine

*realises he’s going to have to move faster and carefully carries Rivendare through the death gate to his room in Acherus, setting him down on the bed to rifle through a drawer for some bandages. He helps Rivendare out of his damaged armour and binds the wound up tight, momentarily leaving the room to fetch a hot water bottle, which he fills and lays over the bandages, so the warmth might soothe the pain a bit* …Alright, bandages, heat… one more thing. *he goes now to a cabinet and takes a vial of black liquid– there can be no mistaking it as Noth’s Special Brew. He uncorks the vial and goes back to Rivendare, easing his head up slightly and holding the vial to his lips* Here. Drink as much of this as you can, it will help.

*is barely lucid at this point and drinks the potion without complaint, before closing his eyes again, too weary at this point to stay conscious much longer*

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