Pauline
|| I dont think so, it's been days since they've rped? I would if it was recent
Ona
|| You didn't see anything >:(
Chris
|| deckard after finding out it was qaysar whos the reason his dad died: makes the bounty wanted dead or alive 💀

|| qaysar after realizing hawk was a better king than deckard in terms of qaysars actions bc hawk wasnt as keen on getting him 💀
Ona
**Deckard Apatow**
**Kahlo**
**The Elder Forest**

**The winds have just turned cold. They carry the scent of rosemary and pine. A young figure enters the forest, safeguarded by a warrior in a tall suit of armor. The boy is listening to the forest; whistles that weave through the trees, the sound of squirrels and whatever else lurks. There's only the sound of footprints missing... Up until now. **
Chris
Are you certain the stranger is here, my liege?
Ruby
Don't you *Dare* Question your king or I'll have your head for dinner.
Chris
|| i cant believe im saying this but knox is somehow better than deckard it seems like

|| nothing is worse than someone with a huge ego like that

**He hesitates and nods, continuing on the path.**
Ona
|| enter whenever you want :>

|| knox isn't the epitome of evil or anything—
Chris
|| who? Ilya?... Or qaysar?

|| nah qaysar would hate deckard more than knox bc while knox might kill 1 or 2 babies, deckard would def kill thousands instead to protect his ego or sum
Ona
|| I mean, deckard gives orders, and knox carries them out

|| so pick your poison
Mary
Ilya Callum 
Kahlo
The Elder Forest

**A masked figure appeared from the back of the trees, standing behind them, a soft giggle can be heard**
Donald
Your majesty, I see you've received my letter.
Chris
|| yeah deckard, considering he would be a dictator, even worse than his dad, it means his orders would make knox do even worse things, deckard, therefore, is the source of the evil and not Knox

|| qaysar and knox the ✨ frenemies ✨
Ruby
**Loudly.** Who goes there before me!
Ona
|| knox never specifically gets ordered to kill children though—
Chris
|| true but qaysar would rather kill deckard bc without the orders to destroy villages, the chances of killing babies for knox would theoretically go down
Donald
**He softly bows, keeping the mask on while looking at the ground** I'm the one who sent you the letter, my lord.
Ruby
**He nods slowly.** Well then. What message do you have for me, Mr. I.C.?
Donald
Do you recall the name von Feuerborn? **He chuckles while slowly approaching him**
Chris
|| nah this ilya guy is gonna make deckard go after knox AND coral?

|| bros bouta be like "Oh yeah side note, Al-Qaysar, that random outlaw, is the reason ur dad died too"
Ruby
**His eyes narrow.** He's one of my pawns. What about him?
Chris
|| NAH BRO REALLY CALLED KNOX A PAWN 😭

|| EVEN QAYSAR WOULDNT DO THAT
Ona
|| Knox would "Politely" Dropkick this mf if he found out
Donald
I think he knows the location of the last Shapeshifter on our belovee Kahlo. **Giggles, standing right in front of Deckard** You see, my lord, my people and I dedicated our lives to the noble task of erradicating those evil creatures from this world, I had the last Shapeshifter on my hands and he... Seem to have taken *Her* From me. This last Shapeshifter could mean the new generation of horror.
Chris
|| qaysar officially hates these 2 already

|| potentially more than he hates knox... Hes never actually seen knox kill a baby afterall
Ruby
That is... Impossible. *I* Possess the last shapeshifter, it resides in *My* Dungeon in the capital!

**He takes a step back.** Unless... *That wretched whore of an aunt! *
Chris
|| oh no he did not just say that about raven
Ruby
And you mean to tell me *Feuerborn* Is behind this?!
Ona
|| the proper version has 'von', bro has no respect -w-
Chris
|| he did just call his aunt some bad words too

|| bros making enemies before hes even formally crowned king
Ona
|| he tolerates raven, but secretly he thinks she's weak and unfit to rule over a farm, much less a kingdom
Donald
I can assure you my lord, the Shapeshifter walks freely now, your man may have hid her but... He couldve killed her, so I rather ask the man, your majesty. **He leans a bit closer while tilting his head** I've also came to offer you my service, I know the specific ritual to follow to kill completely that demonic woman, I can be your eyes, I can be everything you need.
Chris
**To Deckard.** My liege! How can we trust this utter strange—
Ruby
Silence! **He stares at Deckard, thoughts swirling in his head.** Do accompany me to the palace, my mysterious friend. I am delighted by your offers... After all, I did come here seeking advice on the kingdom's affairs, after my father... **His words trails off. He clears his throat.**

What should I call my friend?
Ona
|| I love-hate Ilya so much
Chris
|| i wonder how deckard would react when he finds out qaysar is the reason his dad died 💀
Donald
**He softly removes the mask, showing an innocent smile with his pink eyes glowing** You may call me Ilya, my lord. **He leans even closer while whispering** `Isnt the sacrifice of a man enough to conquer a land, my lord?~`
Chris
|| also did Waylen just mysteriously disappear forever or something

|| YALL R SO GOOD AT THIS WRITING STUFF OMG
Ruby
**A smile spreads across his face.** *Kahlo will be reborn anew, whether it takes a single spark or the country is set to flames. And I will be King of it all.*
Ona
|| THAT'S WHY I'M HYPED FOR HYUN'S BOOK
Ruby
**He removes the gloves from his hands and offers it.** Shall we go, Ilya?
Donald
**He stands properly now, throwing the mask away while softly chuckling** You'll be the most gracious king of all times, let me be the spark that ignites the unloyal. **Looks at his hand and then smiles with eyes closed, grabbing it softly** Of course, my lord.
Ona
|| SHIP SHIP SHIP SHIP
Ruby
**He beams, then leans in to whisper.** *You seem capable. Let's dispose of my guard as we walk out. I want this to be a secret between the two of us.*
Pauline
|| How many of them are there?
Ona
|| we can do it off screen if you want o3o

|| hyun likes MURDER
Donald
As you wish is my command... **He whispers and quickly turns to the guard, fast enough he pulled and arrow and piercee the chin of the guard, pushung it through his head, looking at its body fall** Are you please, my lord?
Chris
|| who doesnt like to write the murdering of a character
Ruby
**He smiles.** You're more reliable than at first glance. Now follow along, esteemed guest.
Ona
|| Omg they're bonding, how cute <3
Pauline
|| Their bonding is smoother<3
Ona
|| I hate how that's true

|| ... I JUST REALIZED

|| WE NEED A **NEW** THREAD IN
Donald
**He follows Deckard's path, feeling something in his chest, some guilt that won't go away since he was a teen**
Pauline
|| Ooooor we could re-use ours?

|| Or maybe a new one bc Raven is still on the room with the toxic ship 😭
Ona
|| fuck, I'll make it 😭