Cecil
**It was midnight in the shifting forest as deep in the forest was a waterfall connected to a body of water, this seemed like a secret spot of pure serenity and seclusion as the nearby surroundings would glow by then presence of fireflies and other bio luminescent creatures**
Malcolm
**He rode on his horse as he came to a stop and got down** Go rest for now old friend... **He patted the horse letting it stroll and rest and graze, he sighed as he looked to the waterfall he had taken a seat near to the trees relaxing as he hummed a tune relaxing** It's been a good while since i had the chance to just rest and relax... **He watched as a few deers walked past him to drink water from the body of water, the king couldn't help but smile in response to the beautiful scene of nature that was in front of him now**
Stewart
Within the bottom of the lake made by the waterfall, there was... Something shining. Almost as if two gemstones of a greenish-blue color were there.
Malcolm
Hm- **The shine of the greenish blue hit his eyes as he tilted his head and approached close curious by what object or thing would create such a glow** *Hmmm now what could this be?* **He thought to himself as he kneeled by the body of the water with curiosity in his eyes almost like a hyper focus or a trance was the man in**
Stewart
The vibrant colors seemed to disappear and reappear, almost as if it was... Someone blinking.
Malcolm
Hm-... What is that— **He tilted his head leaning in closer curiously** *Are those eyes? Or gems? Maybe i'm just imagining things* **The man thought to himself thinking it was just a side effect of his tiredness**
Mario
||can u ping me when u reply btw ;w;
Latoya
[[nwnw, you dont need to ping me yet but if u want u can
Stewart
Those... Really looked like eyes, now that you think about it.
Malcolm
.....Is erm... Someone there?
Stewart
...Is that a smile together with eyes-?
Malcolm
**The man curiously reached towards the water his finger wearing a golden ring with a rare ruby like but smth even more valuable gemstone at its center** Here let me help u if ur stuck under there i can pull you out— **Instead of being afraid or weirded out or even on edge... He was protective? Concerned?**
Stewart
A hand emerged from the water, only stealing the ring.
Malcolm
Huh- **He tried to grab the wrist of the creature but it scurried away** No no no no— **He began to take off his coat as he jumped in looking for the creature that stole his ring** Hm... **He looked around and around since he had abandoned his robe his golden chain around his neck and other jewelry were more visible now**
Stewart
It seemed like someone was staring at you.. Right behind...
Malcolm
...**He pretended he didn't know the entity was behind him he could feel the blood circulating in the entity behind him as he was waiting for the right moment to strike trying, he was remaining calm... Collected pretending to be a bait to a predator but unbeknownst to the creature behind him he was an angler fish waiting**
Stewart
You could hear a muffled laugh... Two hands wrapped around your chest.
Malcolm
.... **He turned quickly as he grabbed the hands of the creature** Got y- huh!?- **His eyes widened and his grip loosened... As he saw it was a-**
Alison
Exactly. A fucking siren.

"Hi~ Sorry for stealing your ring, it's too cute to not take it!"
Malcolm
.... **He quickly took his hands off as he lowered his head a bit** My apologies- i didn't know you were a woman i didn't mean to raise my hands against you... **He looked up**
Alison
"Ah don't worry... Raise yourself up, see you'll drown."
Malcolm
Hm?...Oh right... **He began swimming up with her as they rose up** I haven't seen you here before? Are you new to these waters?
Alison
She raised herself to the rim, laying her arms on the grass.
"I was walking around the forest... And when I found this place, I decided to take a pause."
Malcolm
I see... Can i please get that ring back... It's... It's got some personal value to me... **He was soft spoken and had soft eyes treating her with complete respect and as a equal**
Alison
"Hmmm... Perhaps. Why is it so important?"
Malcolm
The stone is not an actual ruby stone... It's made of blood... Of my deceased parents... It's the last thing i have to remind me of them...

If you want i can pay you in gold or jewels... But i really would like that back madame... **He seemed genuinely worried and affected by the loss of the ring**
Alison
"How much are we talkin'?"
Malcolm
**Without a second thought he spoke with complete confidence** Name your price.
Alison
"A bag. Exactly 53 golden coins."
Malcolm
**He whistled as his horse came running to him, he got out as he reached into a satchel pulling out a bag and taking handfuls of hold from the other side into the bag as he handed her the bag it was exactly what she wanted** Is this ok? Or do you wish more?
Alison
"Perfect..."
She then tossed him the ring.
"There you go."
Malcolm
**He caught it as he put it back on and looked to her as he kneeled down to her looking to her** Thank you for keep your word... My name is Ezra... Ezra grey... **He smiled to her, that name sounded familiar if she went to celestia then she would know that even the king of celestia had a familiar name but surely this guy couldn't be him- after all duh why would a king be here in the forest??**
Alison
"The king, talking to me? My my... I feel so important!"
Malcolm
Please you flatter me... Miss erm?... My apologies i never asked what your name was?... **He sat back down by her**
Alison
"Oh... I'm not even relevant to your highness. Just a mere critter of the night."
Malcolm
Why do you say that you're not relevant to me?....Anyone poor or rich... Humans or any other race... Are all my people and are all of the same level as me... If i am king it is so that i can make the kingdom better for my people... **He looked to her** So i would like to ask you again... What is M'lady's name?~
Alison
"...I'm not even from here-"
Malcolm
The waters you habit currently are of celestia's... Which makes you a guest... Meaning now you're even more important **He had a warm smile as he chuckled softly**
Alison
"Why are you even so... Kind?"
Malcolm
Because i don't see the point being rude... Especially to someone who's treating me with respect and kindness as well... **He had a small yet warm smile to her which felt so genuine, how could he be a ruler? After all this man didn't display any ego or arrogance to her** Say have you ever visited celestia city?
Alison
"Uh... Yes, I did before-"
Malcolm
I see i see was your visit nice? **He asked curiously**

Soo since I'm guessing you know a lot about me mind enlightening me a little bit about who the beautiful lady in front of me is? **He had a soft gentle almost playful chuckle as became a bit more comfortable with how he was sitting as he enjoyed the company**
Alison
"Beautiful— ...Right. I'm just someone, really..."
Malcolm
....Why do you keep saying that about yourself?....Speaking of yourself as someone who isn't unique or special?.... Is it because ur a siren?...
Alison
"It's because I am who I was meant to be, just that. A fish."
Malcolm
Well by your logic... **He semi transformed his arm to a werewolf one as he opened his mouth revealing his vampiric fangs** Ig im a freak too yeah... **He returned them back to normal** Also if you were meant to be just a fish then you wouldn't have such a beautiful face with such human like qualities~ You are supposed to be and meant to be someone who's the best of both worlds if i may say maybe even the epitome of perfection~ (call this man butter cuz he smooth as fuck) but that's just how a fool like myself see's it as~ **He chuckled again as he smiled to her**
Alison
"...A fool like yourself?"
Latoya
[[ she's really dry with her words bcs whenever men flirt with her she gets like "...Srsly again."
Malcolm
Hm? Ohh it's smth my father used to call me... He always said that i was a fool because i would always be the type pf person who would get into fights with the gaurds who were on their rounds because they would collect money from the poor illegally... I used to get beaten up a lot... **He chuckled, why would a prince get beaten up? By his own gaurds?**
Alison
"Oh... That's... Tough I guess?"
Malcolm
Eh it's fine i never regretted it... And if i had the opportunity to do it again... I would without a second thought... The reason is because the joy i felt from seeing those older people being relieved and happy made the bruises and injuries hurt a lot less...**He sighed**

Hbu, my mysterious friend? **He laid down on the grass turning his head to the side to look at her** What past origins, adventures and stories have you been through? **He smiled a bit curious**
Alison
"Uh... My family's dead. That's all."
Malcolm
....My sincerest apologies... I didn't know... **His smiled had formed into a small from he seemed a little sad by the circumstances of things** Were they hunters? Or poachers?....
Alison
"Of course you didn't... They were hunters, racist."
Malcolm
....I see... Were you ever able to find them again? Or like who they are because if you remember how they look i could put a bounty out for them... **He sat up** Pls don't think of this as me doing things to gain your favor... Im just trying to help and be a good person...
Alison
"...I don't think there's even goodness in anyone. You're very different from me. But mostly likely I killed them already."
Malcolm
I see but why do you think there's no goodness in others?...Besides you know what happened to your family...
Alison
"If I don't see myself as good, then that's already an issue."
Malcolm
Why do you not see yourself as good? **He turned his head to face her** After all i think there's more to you than meets the eye
Alison
"...I kill people? It's kind of obvious-"
Malcolm
Soldiers kill people to protect a kingdom... Does that make them bad?
Alison
"Somewhat. It's still death-"
Malcolm
Animals kill other animals... Does this make them evil? Nope this is just life... Death and Birth are just a cycle...
Alison
"But I choose to do that? For fun?"
Malcolm
That's just how most siren's are it's a compulsion of how your species is that's not evil

It's just the way of life... Im a vampire... I drink blood even if i don't need it as much i still do... Why? Because it's my need as a vampire
Alison
"...Whatever-"
She laid her head over her arms, sighing.
Malcolm
Aaaa see i think i just made u question ur point of view a bit more my mysterious friend
Alison
"Friend? Since when we're friends?"
Malcolm
Hm? Well idk what else should i call you? Not to mention at the very least we would be acquaintances wouldn't we?

Hm? Yeah... I hardly know anything about you well i mean im not disregarding or trying to insult ur beauty standards- i just prefer to know people better **He smiled but looked a bit flustered... Omg this guy has never spoken to a woman before**

Sooo do i get to know what your name would be now? Or are u gonna make me work for it now? **He chuckled**
Alison
"I still don't see why you would want my name. I should be heading back where I'm staying at.."
Malcolm
Oh-erm... Yeah my bad then yeah nws u can head out and do whatever u need to do...
Alison
"Well, Ezra.. It was nice meeting you."
She stepped out of the water, you could barely see her body.
"Maybe one day we'll meet again, highness."
Malcolm
**He nodded as he sighed smiling once again laying down once she had left completely as he looked up to the sky** Sweet person... **He chuckled to himself closing his eyes to relax**