I am Closest to God

I am Ghetsis. Please, release your Pokémon.

[unwitting-king]

"Is that how I was separated from you both? …Mother…"

[closesttogod]

"Yes, that's how it happened." He was relieved this was going so well. "She was a very kind woman. I see her every day in you."

[unwitting-king]

"Anthea and I were speaking about mother…"

[closesttogod]

"Mother? But you d..." He stops himself, and he sits N down on a sofa, taking a seat next to him. Ghetsis had never married. He had never dated, even. He had never even thought of construing a lie about a mother N never had. 

"Natural, do not worry. She died when you were young." Thinking quick, he smiled, placing a hand on N's shoulder. "She was fighting for the liberation of Pokémon. I... I could not protect her. She loved you very much."

[unwitting-king]

closesttogod replied to your post:"… … …"

Are you alright, my son?

"Father…"

[closesttogod]

"What is troubling you, my son?"

[unwitting-king]

"I think I understand now. So it would be ok to do things like that after my friends have been liberated."

[closesttogod]

The fatherly instinct inside him was screaming no, don't let anyone touch N ever in that way. But he cleared his throat, alas. "P... Perhaps. Though I believe you should have a steady relationship before you engage in such acts."

[antheaandconcordia-archiveii-de]

"Knowing about it isn’t going to ruin his innocence.  It’s not like he’s going to hear about where babies come from and suddenly want to run off and make one himself."

[closesttogod]

He slams his foot down in authority. "Tell her to cease her talk right this instant." He was furious. And you could tell. 

[unwitting-king]

"No… I don’t get it. Why am I forbidden from doing something like that? Is it wrong somehow?"

[closesttogod]

"It's not... wrong. But I think we have much more important things to focus on." He smiles warmly, kindly, lovingly. "Like the liberation of Pokémon. Do we not?"

[unwitting-king]

"I didn’t know reproduction was also for self indulgent purposes."

[closesttogod]

"Yes, well, some people do. I forbid you from doing as such." He was still nervous this was not going to go well. "Do you understand?"

[antheaandconcordia-archiveii-de]

"I think we’re perfectly capable of doing so Father." Concordia frowned.  "Also too late, Anthea is attempting to do so as we speak."

[closesttogod]

"That is going to ruin his purity. Anthea shall cease her talk before his purity is ruined. Do you understand?"

[newkindofplasma-deactivated2013]

closesttogod

Tami glanced at the elder before her. She almost gave off a glare but she realised that it was against her nature. Before speaking, she planned out her words carefully. “What would you like me to do…. Ghetsis…”

[closesttogod]

Ghetsis nearly growled. His temper was growing already. "What gives you the right to address your Lordship that way? Out of my sight, wench." He turned on his heels and left. Be glad he didn't order you dead.

[unwitting-king]

"I see. So a threesome would be inappropriate if we were not related? That makes sense. Thank you for helping me understand this, father. I’ll make sure I never engage in such activity unless I’m related to the other people involved."

[closesttogod]

"N... My son, no." He heaved a sigh. N was sometimes too pure. "It is inappropriate regardless. A threesome is when three people engage in fornication, or, rather, sex. They do it for pleasure. People that are related cannot engage in sex, because it is taboo. Do you understand?"

[closesttogod]

"If anyone but myself gives the Talk to N, you will be sure to rue the day."

[unwitting-king]

"Did I say something to offend you…? … … …What do you mean? We’re not… related?"

[closesttogod]

"No. You did not offend me. It's just --" He realizes his mistake, and he quickly backtracks, trying not to show too much surprise and shock on his face. 

"I was ... simply speaking in hypotheticals. Of course we are related; you are my son, and I love you dearly. Please forgive my causing any confusion."

[findingfullpotential-deactivate]

closesttogod replied to your post:I’m either going to die, or I will be fired.

What is it? What are you talking about, Colress?

“Nothing, sir. A…ah…sudden snag in…research plans…data corruption. Yes, data corruption has wiped out…a month’s worth in data and I’m afraid I had failed to duplicate the files and move them to the database and instead kept them on my tablet.”

[closesttogod]

"Then why is N going on about a threesome? That is not pure, Colress." A pause. "And data corruption? Pathetic."

[unwitting-king]

"Its alright, father. I know you’re very busy so we don’t have to have a three way."

[closesttogod]

"WH... What. Why on Earth would you want a three way? I am your father, even if we aren't related by blood."

[closesttogod]

"My name was mentioned. Was it not? What's going on?"

[unwitting-king]

Plasma’s heir and the Skiddo were unaware of how close they had been to being caught in the destruction overseas. The three were crouched together, like they often had been, content with each other’s company. N ran his hands over their heads and horns, indulgent as he was attentive. Their demeanors changed when a foreign presence entered the room. Like them the young king turned his head to look towards Ghetsis.

He didn’t expect to see this person despite having thought of them only a moment ago.

"Father…"

The flush on his face was a mix of fever and embarrassment. It wasn’t like him to disobey, they both knew, but pokemon were forever an exception. This didn’t mean he felt good about causing anyone to worry - especially Ghetsis. Thus the curve of his lips went from flustered to apologetic.

N stood and faced Ghetsis, ever respectful of his elders, and maintained their eye contact. When the Skiddo also rose he placed a hand atop their heads. They responded to his positive disposition, remaining docile on either side of his lithe figure. Even though N knew he was about to be scolded he was nonetheless elated to be near his father at last.

"I’m sorry. I felt my friends were anxious so I came to reassure them. I’ll go back to bed now."

[closesttogod]

Ghetsis' lips formed a thin line. He was neither frowning nor smiling now. As N approached him, though, his tenseness eased up. He relaxed visibly, knowing that N was able to still walk. The Skiddo placed themselves on either side of his son. 

"They appear to be fine, Natural," he replied. He paused, and then he sighed. Although he knew N would do his bidding, he wanted to give him a few more freedoms when he was at the castle. Likewise, perhaps he should not have as many people following the boy when he was out. 

He glanced back down at the Skiddo. They had taken quite the liking to his son, and Ghetsis was particularly glad they had 'sad' backstories. A sob story was always easier with controlling N. 

"Hm. I see, though. I understand."

A sigh escaped his lips, and he finally smiled. 

"You do appear to be getting better, however. For that, I am glad."

[findingfullpotential-deactivate]

closesttogod replied to your post: “I’ve just been informe…

Malfunction? That is NOT what I wanted to hear.

Oh, no.

“It will be repaired immediately, sir," Colress said quickly, attempting to degrade the matter to "no big deal".  

“I’m afraid I have no other details other than it acting strange, the information supplied to me by a grunt. Of course, they may not know what they’re trying to say and could have misworded…I’ll go inspect things myself, if you’d rather I don’t send a few other scientists  down there.”

[closesttogod]

Ghetsis listened to what he had to say. And then he was silent. For a very long and potentially uncomfortable to the other parties present time. After that, he heaved a sigh. 

"If you are confident that you can fix it," he replied in his usual gruff, curt, overpowering tone, "then you should go down yourself and fix it. Get it done quickly. I will not tolerate this."

He paused again. 

"Do you understand?"