Shamika
**He was still in shock from what just happened. His brain is sort of confused, is it finding out that he has a sister aged 22? Or is it that his own father finally called him by his own name and asked him for forgiveness for what he's done to him?**

**"OH come on! You don't seriously believe that he's genuinely sorry! Clearly its because he's on his deathbed." **
**Qaysar looked around to make sure no one was focused on him as he spoke to his hallucination**
Shut up, you might be me, but I'm ultimately the one in control who makes the decisions, not you. 

**As he continues walking he notices a familiar face**
Thales? Is that you!
**He walked closer to check for himself**
Terry
*Click* 
*Click*
*Click*

*The soft sound of a cane could be heard thumping against the cobblestoned path while Qaysar seemed to walk through the streets. As Qaysar called out to the nobleman, his violet eyes would immediately meet the other man's faze.*

"Yes? Is there something you need?" *Thales asked politely, that characteristically charming smile that had been carefully crafted from his life as he would seem to not recognize the other man at first.*

*The Styx noble would gingerly rub the head of his cane while he awaited a response from the other man as he acted how he always would in public and around the nobility. The mask would be very convincing though Qaysay could see that hidden in Thales's eyes, he was more tired than normal.*
Shamika
You forgot about me that fast? 
**He would rush over with his cane to get closer, almost tripping**
It's me, Al-Qaysar!
**"Of course he would forget you, you're a nobody!" Said his hallucination**
You know, the guy you would meet at balls held by nobles? 
The guy who has a magical cane thanks to you?
Terry
"Oh, apologies for my rudeness. I suppose that it's been too long then." *Thales replied with a soft chuckle, still needing to keep his manners and polite demeanor since he is still in the public eye. With a small nod the nobleman would tap his cane onto the cobblestone path before moving to the side to get away from curious onlookers and judging stares*
Shamika
How have you been? 
**"Finally, someone from our old life! Of course, that won't change the fact that you're the reason pearl is dead, or her parents, or that raven is suffering now, or that you haven't visited your son in 3 years, or that you killed the old king, or that your mom is dead because of you. But hey, it is refreshing to catch up with an old friend." His hallucination was really messing with him now, but he ignored it, fearing that he will only look insane if he talks to someone who isn't there.**

You wanna go somewhere more private?
Terry
"Why wouldn't I? After all, there are always those who have nothing better to do than try to see what the new head of House Styx is doing." *Thales replied in a lower tone to avoid eavesdroppers listening in so easily*

*With a small wave of his hand the shadows around them would move to block the paths that led to where they were while the nobleman would wait before they were completely alone before speaking again.* "So how have you been since the whole, bounty Al-Qaysar?"
Shamika
Honestly...
**He looks around, even though he knows no one is near**
Not good. **He sighs**
Not good at all. I almost died three times fighting my cousin alone... Had to spend 6 months in the hospital.
I have to take pain killers now, for my leg.
**He laughs slightly**
Its ironic, the staff you gave me to use as a weapon backpack of sorts is now a cane basically.
**He grabs out 5 pain killers, clearly more than he should be taking, and throws them all into his mouth**
Terry
"I suppose being on the run would do that to a person... I am sorry that you had to go through that my friend." *Thales replied with a small bow of his head in sympathy for the other man as he would let out a small sigh.*

*Watching Al-Qaysar starting to down some pills which were clearly medication, a flash of worry would appear on the nobleman's face, if only for a moment before recomposing itself to its usual calm expression.* "Are you sure you should be taking that much?"
Shamika
**He almost replied through his teeth, not liking the question,** 
It's prescribed. 
**He shakes the pill bottle, displaying the prescription label but not enough to see the instructions**
I need it for my leg. My thigh muscle.
**He points at his right leg, which clearly could be healed, meaning there's another reason why he hasn't gotten it fixed yet.**
Terry
"...May I see that bottle? " *The words could easily be taken as a question, but the way Thales said them, it seemed more like a demand. The nobleman's concern would start to grow while he would slowly start to observe Al-Qaysar's leg to glean what he could from where he was.*
Shamika
**His eyes intensified**
**"DONT DO IT! I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE THINKING!" His hallucination was concerned, no pain pills = no hallucination**
**He hesitates,** Fine

**He hands him the bottle**
Terry
*As Al-Qaysar offered the bottle to Thales, a shadow would extend to collect it and bring it closer to himself so he could read it. Reading over the prescription, he would remain silent without saying any words of judgment or consolation.*
Shamika
**He was surprised by his lack of a reaction**
Alright. Can I have it back then? Or do I need to access my secret stash?
Terry
"Of course, thank you for allowing me to see that. However, from what I can tell, that wound can easily be healed through other medicines and magic, but it seems you have your own reason for not going that route." *Thales replied calmly, his poker face on display with that default charming smile.*
Shamika
**He takes the bottle,** OOOH I know that face. 
And yeah, I have my own reasons for THIS. 
**"YEAH YOU DO, you feel guilty awwww, little itty bitty qaysar feels guilt" His hallucination started laughing**
**He finally cracked, he's been able to hold himself for a while before but this does it.**
OH WILL YOU SHUT UP! FOR ONE SINGLE MOMENT! I-
**He stops himself, realizing he's in front of thales and NOT alone**
Terry
"...So it seems you are undergoing hallucinations from these pills, aren't you?" *The fact was just there, plain and simple. The young man was speaking how he usually did in public now, facade up as it was almost impossible to read what Thales was thinking while Al-Qaysar took the bottle back.*
Hong
|| I love how qaysar is having a midlife crisis and Thales is calm about it

|| Internal thales:
Angela
|| qaysar has a lot more pill bottles than just one

|| fun fact: the only person qaysar trusts from Kahlo is Thales
Shamika
I-
**He sighs**
Yes. 
**There's two tears stuck in his eyes**
I'm seeing my adopted daughter's mother. I was the reason her parents died... And the reason she died. 
**He wipes his face**
Of course it's really just my subconscious, but that makes it all the worse.
Angela
|| and this one too but ig now we need a thread