20 Questions
@santca-virgo
The tavern was quiet now. Night peeked through wood crossed window panes, illuminating the inner Boar Hat with its starry glow. The chandelier caught the moon. Its light refracted off blown glass that lit the tables below, of which all but one was empty...
It was just the two of them. Elaine had ventured back into the world of the living and King, grateful nonetheless, had needed a drink to cope. He stared across the table, unbelieving, golden eyes taking in the lithe face which so resembled his own.
"But Elaaaine..." King, who was admittedly drunk after three pints of ale, could only muster a scowl as he set the stein down. The heavy mug hit hard, echoing his frustrations against the wood. "I don't get it." He sighed an exasperated breath, trying hard to understand. Running a hand through his hair he ruffled it in annoyance.
"Just... just tell me what you see in him, because I'm definitely missing something." His voice carried a bit too loudly through the empty tavern, aided by alcohol. "I mean--it's Ban!" He lifted a hand in irritation, as if trying to explain to a child why they shouldn't color on walls. "Did he trick you? Bribe you? Wait... d-did he touch you!?" His flush deepened, the pitch of his voice suddenly higher as he groaned. How could she not understand? Not see the danger that was so clear and present. Ban and Elaine? Together!? Ugh. King sneered at the thought.
That bastard. The one who stole the fountain of youth from the Fairy King's Forest, among other things, had apparently stolen his sister's heart as well.
It was no secret that they didn't get along. That the friendship they'd forged was one of necessity. An act, if you will, to placate the Captain. But like hell was the Sin of Greed laying a single filthy finger on Elaine. He'd make sure of it.