@grotesque-puppet ┐♡└ for an ♔audience with the King♚
☾♔♚☽ “And what brings me to greet such an honoured guest?”
Of course, the last part was a near lie, but surely the individual he’d addressed couldn’t be ruffled by such a comment spoken in a satirical tone, right? Honestly, he didn’t care. The only thing that truly mattered for the King - at that moment - was the fact that the other standing before him (and oh so impudent about it too) was not human - and most definitely not vampire either.
Just as the other faced him, holding such a look of amusement on his half-shrouded face, the childish King returned the conceited smile, glittering, crimson hues holding no fear or uncertainty, even seeming aloof probably. It was to see who would waver first - yet without a doubt, just by the mere few seconds the two had been in the other’s acquaintance, that the two of them were very much alike. Stubborn and adamant about not losing to each other. It was a complete stalemate.
Something, the King greatly disliked.
“My my, how on Earth did you receive such a horrid scar over your face? I’m sure such an experience wasn’t all that pleasant - much less recalling it, or am I wrong?” If the other wanted to remain passive, then he might as well be the one asking the questions. At least it’ll get them somewhere.
“You somewhat remind me of a fellow eccentric - and God knows where the hell that bastard is. Yet, in my opinion despite the little — ” A mordant comment. “ — conversation we’ve held together, I already find you much more preferrable over the other. Now, isn’t that quite the compliment?”
Luckily, the area the two of them happened to be in was not fairly visited by his brethren - and had any stumbled upon the open pavilion by chance, he would’ve surely made a ludicrous excuse (knowing full well that it was ludicrous), and the other would have no choice but to accept such. After all, rumours were not tolerate in his kingdom. Especially about the King. ‘else they desired only the finest session of torture by his best executioners. Oh, certainly, he would be eager to arrange such!
