King of the four corners of the world Caption:
Dean looked over his officers. They were dirty and exhausted but most had came back from the battlefield relatively unscathed and were now sitting, victorious, around the table of his commanding tent. He waited for silence then rose from his chair.
“ You did good today. ” he started in a paternal tone.
“ One more victory for Persia. ” A few tired hurrahs were heard. “ Go rest now, you’ve earned it. Tomorrow is another day, perhaps another battle. You will need the strength. ”
The soldiers stood up and slowly made their ways out of the tent. Only Benny, his first general and right hand man remained.
“ You should go too, Andrea will be looking for you. ”
“ I thought maybe we needed to talk about our expectations for tomorrow ” The officer answered calmly.
“ There are no expectations for tomorrow ” Dean removed the circlet of gold from his head and put it on the table. It was just the two of them and Benny was his oldest friend and most trusted.
“ You spoke of a battle… ” His expression remained neutral but a playful glint had appeared in his eyes.
“ Yes. Otherwise they would have been drinking themselves into the ground tonight… I need those soldiers sharp and rested. But our enemies won’t attack tomorrow I’m sure of it. ” Dean met the general’s gaze. “ You knew that though. ”
“ Sure did Brother ” Benny smirked.
“ What are you still doing here then? ”
“ You seem a little tired too “ The man answered, ignoring the question. He looked at his king expectantly.
“ If you say so. ”
“ When do we stop Dean? ”
“ When we’ve reached the end of this world. ”
“ Aaah yes… King of the four corners of the world is it? ”
“ King of the four corners of the world indeed ” The ruler repeated, a deadly grin showing on his face.
They stood there a moment, looking at each other. Benny was a tough man, hardheaded and rational. Dean knew though, that he would actually follow his king’s madness to the end of the world. As to assent this thought the general let out an amused scoff and looked away. Without another word Dean turned is back to him and started walking towards the upholstered opening which led to his sleeping quarters.
From behind him Benny raised his voice.
“ Will you be sleeping alone tonight my king? ”
Dean turned back slowly, considering the inquiry. He was tired, yes, but he’d already slept by himself the last few nights in preparation for the battle, he would obviously need to relieve some stress soon. It had to have started showing too if Benny’s amused air was to be believed. He smiled inwardly at the slyness of the man. All of this banter to come to this question. The guy sure knew how put him in the mood though, for this talk of greatness had succeeded in lifting his spirits.
He smirked back: “ right. Have someone sent to my tent. ”
“ Glad to hear this Brother. I picked up a lil’ special something for you on my way back from the raids today. ” Benny flashed a knowing grin. “ I passed trough the temple and you wouldn’t believe who were just waiting there. You’re gonna love them.
Dean raised a brow unbelievingly.
“ Them? ”
“They’re twins.”
“ Oh. ” The Great King suddenly felt lightheaded. He held back a laugh. “ Well… that will do. ”
Artist: iouii
Tags/Warnings: historical!au, ancient persia, king!dean, concubine!cas, concubine!jimmy