Charles
"Honey I think it's time to dial it back a little bit, I know you're excited but now is the time to be serious." *He would stroke the wolf bois head, trying to calm him down, before looking upon this very monotone and very soulless looking boy, if it were anyone else it probably would have been enough to dissuade him from asking but that magic signature made it unmistakable.*

"More than anything I wanted to ask why you did all of this, why go through such great things to destroy something that was once so beautiful?"

"Also ... I know it sounds weird but I feel like I remember you from somewhere like an old friend who left a long time ago and I haven't seen for quite some time... Whats your name?"
Darrell
*Looking happy about say another word as he got closer was about to sniff the boy but then he felt his head being pet softly taking about he tried to calm down his tail swaying.*

`"I apologize for being so rude."`

*He felt ashamed as bylin told him it was time to be serious his face got flush red from embarrassment.*
Kevin
*Takes a seat on a collapsed piece of rubble, once more the person beside him helping him sit down he was just to exhausted to stand.*

`"Who may you belong to? Were you scent by any nation or allegiance to any group tied to a nation?"`

*He would ask he would answer bylins question only after he had this question asked, as he just met this stranger, as the dragon said he felt like they met before he would look up towards his face then towards the wolf boy he didn't know if he met these people before his memory was foggy.*

`"I can only answer after you answer my question, I must know your allegiance first."`
Charles
"Well truth be told our allegiance really only lies with ourselves we have no real nation that we align under in fact quite the opposite, so it doesn't really matter one way or another if you are because as long as you pose no threat to us we don't really mind." 

*He would continue patting his dear husband's head making sure to reassure him that he just needed to dial it back a bit and that he wasn't really doing anything wrong.*

"Its ok hunny your fine, no need to apologize."

*He was about to say something else before that magic signature came back into his head, and he thought for a second winding his memory back to when they started making this Kingdom and he felt a similar magic signature from before, and as he looked up at the boy sitting on the piece of rubble he would feel the same magic signature only stronger now, and after a little while longer he actually remembered the boy's name.*


"Wait... Orestis?, is that you... No it can't be you disappeared so long ago but that magic signature it is the exact same..."
Kevin
`"Alright then I can answer your questions, it wouldn't cause no need for alarm to. This nation is at war with sicarlas the only way they will stop is if the demon lord is defeated and there sympathizers, so here you go, this is the result."`

*He waved his hand over the area to explain his point.*

`"I also did this, because they people are ungrateful, given everything on a silver spoon, yet turned they're backs on me, thinking they could do a better job, no chance to reconcile no chance to show them anything throwing tantrums like a child when they don't get what they want. Now they will earn it, they will dig through the rubble through everything that I built for them, so they can have enough supplies from what they can gather then we march."`

*Lowering his head his elbows placed on his knees closing his eyes*

`"We will march and find a new home, I won't let them suffer alone, I did this so they can learn what reaping the fruits of one's labor is to appreciate what they have and my mercy and patience so vast, it can fill an ocean, just as the blood that is on my palms can turn the soil of a nation red, I will suffer with them, so that they know I did not abandon them, if a nation suffers so should the ruler suffer with them."`

*Raising his head to look up at them once his name was called visions flooded his memory faint memories seeing bylin and eirias together.*

`"I think, I remember you as well. But I cannot for the life of me, put it together, my memory it's foggy it's clouded a veil pulled over them but I remember you, and him vaguely."`

*He said no excitement or emotions showing at the fact of this new discovery.*

`"You name what is it? Bylin? Something and yours is eriri I believe?"`
Charles
"I got a mild sense of entitlement out of that one citizen who actually talk to us it sounded like he was complaining about me rummaging through the record but you didn't exactly stay long enough for me to confirm, but I am sorry that you had to go through all of this when you gave your people everything and what they did in return was turn that back on you, you have my condolences."

*Seeing the amount of maturity that was gained since the last time that we've seen each other, a sense of pride would flow through him however that pride would quickly be replaced by empathy as he heard and saw the direness of this situation.*

"Definitely has been foggy considering the fact that you suddenly disappeared one day and we couldn't find you, but it is good to see you again despite everything, but his name is eirias not eriri, however you did get my name right which I am confused about since I'm pretty sure my name is a bit more complicated to pronounce then his."

*Although it was nice seeing a new friend after so long, there was a sort of melancholy air about it since this meeting wasn't exactly on the best of terms and although they weren't exactly there to cause it they did basically witness it firsthand and played some sort of role in it.*
Darrell
*Listened intently seeing orestis and after he confirmed he was him, he looked up to bylin, shifting on his paws uncomfortably as he looked around after bylin said he got a sense of entitlement out of the citizen, he would speak.*

`"I didn't know. We searched for you for a long time scoured the lands around outside the place, every crevice of the cave nothing of you, but anyways... Perhaps we can do something for you."`

*His once cold demeanor and non caring attitude shifted the moment he knew who orestis was, he still smiled but he would be less harsh to the people and less harsh to the demon lord*
Kevin
`"I watched you, go through the rubble, taking family, heirlooms, magic items, food stores, even taking things off of the dead, may I ask why you have done such things? I hadn't stayed long enough for you to confirm or the man?"`

*He stated as he as closed his eyes again to rest them from the burning sensation from being tired opening them after a couple moments standing up using his sword the point facing the ground his hand on the pommel to keep himself up he wondered why they did such things interested on what they would say he believes them to be different then others from what he could remember.*

`"I believe it could that I had spent more time around you then he. For at least the name portion."`
Charles
"Well as you may already know or have forgotten, me and eirias have a kingdom of our own as well, and as it stands right now it is going well but we need more information and more materials to continue bringing it along and making it better and better as the months pass, namely we were looking for magical knowledge and magic items to potentially speed up that process, we came here simply hoping to gather information but upon seeing what had happened it stood to reason that their could be a means to that end inside the rubble, and maybe some people could be saved, I wasn't entirely sure myself if people had to survived especially considering the magnitude of the destruction it doesn't seem like many people could have survived this if any at all." 

*He reaches into his back pulling out one of the heirloom magic weapons he got from the rubble, looking it over for a little while before sliding it inside of the pack once again.*

"As a ruler myself I realize that sacrifices need to be made and mayhaps risks need to be taken for the betterment of the people as you have clearly learned and demonstrated through all of this, therefore the more information that can be gathered and the more instruments that can be gathered to better the protection of the people that I care about it's worth doing anything, well this place being burned to the ground was a tragedy yes it also opens up opportunity, opportunity for you is it takes the heat off of your back and people will no longer wish to come after you cuz they don't know who you are, and opportunities for other people to better themselves and the people that they care about by sifting through the wreckage."
Kevin
*Looks to eirias as he said he could do something for him, what could they do? That hasn't already been done, the more he talked with him and bylin he remembered a bit more placing a hand over his face closing his eyes as more memories came he remembered the inside of the cave, a house? No an estate he had, he had maids there as well shaking his head he looked up at bylin.*

`"I believe I recall that, and in that kingdom, I had some place to stay although be it a short one. Why do you need these people's, items, materials you have a kingdom make your own materials or buy materials, even though I may have destroyed this nation, and everything I have built the things you have taken are not something I gave but of the people's items."`

*He would listen to his words, the more he listened the more he understood bylin and every word he said.*

`"Some did some had not survived I have not done anything else, as you can see and may have sensed i have no more mana or at least very little for the time being."`

*Seeing him pull out an heirloom it would be glowing of golden with diamond made glass like blade soon it disappeared back into the bag.*

`"You wish as a king, to find things to better you people even if it means other's must find a new way as long as your kingdom thrives, and your people thrive. This place I care not for but the people here I do have a responsibility for and a responsibility to protect those items of whatever they have left that have sentimental value or find the bodies of loved ones. You stand on a high morale ground here s true merchant and opportunist for your people."`

*He didn't mean it as any form of insult or belittling or frustration just speaking*

`"I ask you to return the items you have taken to the people as it isn't yours to take it is my people's items. Had it been what I had given them I would have no quarrels about it."`

*He stepped forward weakly his eyes never changing from the dull cold calculating look.*
Darrell
`"You have changed, and I don't believe it to be for the better yes we are kind, and we were kind to you. However what we have we will not give back, as it is something that we need, I apologize for that, you have the look of the people in the black markets, those who have no soul, no emotion, no care anymore I'm sorry we could not do more for you. However this is the way it is if not us someone else would at least we and you know will puy this to good use if you know anything about us remember anything about us."`

*He stepped forward seeing him weakly step forward he moved just in case he was to fall he would help but he was weary of helping him he knew that face those eyes, the eyes of those who have no spirit left and kindness or mercy left to give so he would step back and beside bylin holding onto bylins arm slightly.*

`"I feel sorry for you, that you have lost that once bright smile. Bylin what should we do, help me here, because I know him I wish to help but I won't give up the items we have acquired."`
Charles
*As he held on to eirias, he would think for a little while going over everything that was said, he was not willing in the slightest to give up any of the treasures that he is acquired especially as he knows that they would be going to very good use in his kingdom and towards his people, but he also couldn't just leave his old friend here along with all of these people left to rot and die from either the elements or people who want to take them out themselves.* 

"As I said before I am not cold nor cruel, I understand your plate however I will not be coming back the things that I have gathered but I do believe I have found a bit of a compromise."

*He said looking down towards his husband agreeing with him that there has been a change and it is definitely not for the better, and just like it is his mission to make the world a better place through compassion instead of fear he thrives to see that smile once again from his old friend.*

"There's a lot more space in the cave than there was before as a lot of mining had to be done to get the stone and materials necessary to continue and finish construction... Why would you say to me sectioning out a large portion of that space in the cave not exactly near our kingdom but close enough to it that if you need our aid you can come and ask, I will give you the bare minimum as to what you need as it is clear that you wish for your people to truly start from scratch, and I will give you a place to live and a roof over your head how does that sound?"
Kevin
`"Whatever I changed to is what is it is it matters not to this discussion, we are having. The things you have taken I ask again."`

*He tried to step closer but decided not to holding the pommel of the sheathed sword he looked down at eirias.*

`"Putting it to good use? People's sentimental items? The items off the dead? The clothes and food? The currency you took from the people. Your kings, you have more then enough fill for your kingdom then to be scavenging for these people's belongings."`

*He looked at both of them now, as eirias moved nearly half behind but half behind bylin his eyes had no give aways nor did his face it would be impossible to tell what his next action would be stepping closer to them looking at them as they denied his request.*

`"I must now insist you return those items."`

*He would say no change no anger or emotions but it could be perceived as a threat however he understood there stance but he as a ruler must defend his people's right to there own items and unfortunate position he was out in.. As he offered a compromise, he listened to his words and thought for a few moments thinking about the cold hard truths weighing his options before speaking.*

`"I need time, is all I will give you your answer in a few days or a week's time, so the people can gather and prepare to leave for wherever fate may take us be it with you, or be it somewhere else. Your stance of not returning the items is why I must need time on my answer."`

*He would say holding again no malice or hate stepping back away from them.*
Darrell
*Held onto bylins arm with his paw as he listens to him speak, he could be unpredictable but because he was a friend he gave him the benefit of the doubt that he wouldn't do anything rash as he heard bylin double down he would defend bylins action.*

`"It is what it is you understand this world now, as we do, you have lost we have beaten you to it you must now accept that."`

*He would use a calculated logic knowing that this would reach him instead of kindness, at least for this specific stance as he saw him step close he moved behind bylin as the fur on his tail slowly began to stand up, and goosebumps fill his flesh, perhaps it was all the dry blood on the boys cheek, and arms, and clothing drenched, all the bodies, he couldn't do that himself ever he wasn't strong enough to do something like this, it scared him, if it had been another person he may not be so scared, but this did, his heart pounded slightly, as it jumped when he stepped closer. But seeing him step back a bit after hearing bylins proposition his tail still had fur sticking up on its ends his body tense as he held onto bylin.*

`"Don't hurt him bylin it's ok. It's not all of him, it's only what's left of him that's talking."`

*He would say quietly to bylin so only he could hear this.Z
Charles
"I understand that you need time and I am prepared to give you all the time that you need, however if you do come with us then there is a very good chance that the people who these items had once belong to will see them again, believe me I would be suspicious of anyone who was trying to do the same thing I'm not faulting you for that, what I'm saying is what has been collected here today could do more than enough good to spread out to more than just the kingdom that you know of already, we could potentially expand out to more places and make them better."

*He would wrap his wing around his husband making sure not to take his eyes off of orestis for the second due to his unpredictability and did not really loosening up much when he stepped away, he harbored no ill will towards him however his stands on this specific endeavor was sure as Stone.*

"The world is a very cruel and unfair place, we've figured this out a long time ago you figured out that even your own family can betray you when you've given them too much too fast, I am offering you a new place to start where you won't be found where no one will even think to look for anybody let alone you, but if you need time to process I will give you all the time you need."

*He spoke like both a leader, a general, and a King all at the same time, his voice kind and gentle but still Stern enough to make an impact, before turning back to his dear husband and sending a message through his mind.*

``i know this isnt all of him talking, hes broken and sadly he needs a chance to put himself back together, all we can do now is give him the options it's his choice whether he takes it or not.``
Kevin
`"I agree with you however before I can think of others I must think of my people, I can't think of others or help others when one can not help oneself."`

*The sword would be placed on the ground a little bit forward as he stumbled catching himself with his foot seeing eirias move behind bylin and bylin hide him with the wing, hearing eirias speak he looked around slowly.*

`"If you say so, eirias thank you for your offer, not many people our allied with me or mine, so I would be a fool to outright deny your offer. This is the story of my people and sometimes a story takes time to develop and decisions in the making of said story. It was a good talk, we will be heading to the north eastern border of the nation within the week when the people begin to move and get closer to the border that's where you'll find me and you'll have your answer then."`

*He understood he could do nothing to stop them when eirias put it like that and bylin layed it out Infront of him he understood it clear as day, if he went his people could see there items once more? Would it be directly given to them? Or would it be in a different manner, where it is a betterment for there kingdom and they get it back in an indirect manner he would ponder on it as the sky soon was a grey and cloudy as snow storm began to brew and gentle snowfall began to hit the nation a snowflake hit his cheek and nose, he took a breath as he looked at them.*
Darrell
*Stood within bylins wing thinking it better he remain quiet for now until bylin is done with the talking as he was better with words then him he nodded in approval to bylins words, of kindness but also stern with each one that seemingly what made him understand and back down from trying to get the items back and he smiles softly seeing as the situation had been diffused in one way or another. He replied back to bylin through his head.*

`"We can only hope but as it gets colder, and recourse more scarce wether he likes it or not he will come around, if not for himself for his people as he will realize that it is the best chance of survival of his kingdoms people to make it through this winter with minimal people dying. We also indirectly helped with his decision by taking everything the clothes the horses the food it'll force his hand, and for the better of himself and kingdom he will come to the right decision if he is a mature leader and more mature as we think he is."`

*He didn't believe that taking the items would give them a headstart in forcing there friends hand, it would be good because it would mean they would be able to help him if he accepts he saw this as a win win.*
Charles
*Admittedly bylin most definitely saw this as a win-win himself as well, not really enjoying the fact that he had to force his friend's hand to do something that was needed for the betterment of himself and his people, and as soon as it felt like the heat was dying down he would slowly unfurl his wing to allow eirias to come out if he wanted to, before turning back to orestis.*

"Thank you for at least hearing us out it takes a big man to accept something like this and it takes an even bigger man to accept that he needs help, so I commend you for your willingness to not turn away help, we will be meeting you at the northeastern border, as we more than likely need to head in that direction anyway, but we'll be expecting your answer."

*He said before listening to what his dear husband had to say in his head, and although he definitely agreed he didn't show it on his face, it would be a shame if it turned out that he wasn't as mature as we remembered him being and he just flat out doesn't accept it and ends up getting himself in the rest of his people killed in the process, but he held out hope.* 

``I understand but sometimes stubbornness and pride can take a back seat when people that you care about are under siege, so I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt that he'll make the smart decision."
Kevin
`"Then so it is I shall see you then at the Northeast border for when the time comes."`

*He was to tired to say anything more, he bowed his head and waited for them to leave if they wished or if they had anything else to say or question to ask him he closed his eyes a bit to rest them until it was time for them to make a decision.*
Darrell
`"I don't think it's more of stubbornness or pride, but more of trying to weigh his options and allow his people to gather more items whatever they can and for him to possibly regain his strength, he seems extremely weakly. Perhaps he wants to be more capable with regaining his power and strength before making any decisions, and to be able to protect his people on there journey."`

*He would use deductive reasoning here, it would make sense if something was to go wrong while he in this state he would perish, he would come out from bylins wing and smile softly.*

`"Thank you for hearing us out, let us go my love allow him some time to think on it, let us not take anything else for now."`

*He nodded then would turn to bylin and speak so only he could hear.*

`"If I'm wrong and if he doesnt recover his strength in a few days I fear for what is to happen he can barely stand what caused him to be in such a weak state."`

*He asked as he climbed would wave to orestis and pull bylins claw away and then spoke.*

`"Let us fly away with our goodies before he changes his mind or view or anything by seeing us here."`
Charles
*He would bow to them as well, before turning away happy getting to walk back in the direction of the mountain, waiting until we were a few feet away before saying.*

``something tells me in the energy department he should be fine in a couple days, but you're right we probably should fly back before to get the idea of stopping us cuz I'm not giving up what I already have I'll tell you that right now." 

*He said with quite a bit of Happy bounce in his step, before pulling his dear husband on his back making sure he had his arms tightly wrapped around his neck before spreading his wings and taking off towards the mountain, determined to sort through everything that he's gotten.*
Kevin
*Looked at them as they walked away down the rubble seeing the dragon with a happy step once they were in the air he would go down on one knee lowering his head, tiredly, panting it took everything out of him to stand and talk to them he dropped the sword soon down to the ground and someone beside him would gently lift him up and help him up he would lean against the person for help as he was helped down the rubble, he couldn't do much his mana tank was empty all he needed was a few days rest and he would be ok he closed his eyes as he was helped outside the city, where some tents had been set up*
Darrell
*Wrapped his arms around bylins neck tightly and chest so he wouldn't fly off for when bylin would take off.*

`"Probably from all that destruction, let us go back to akiya and eliana what do you think we can make for dinner with the food we have attained?"`

*He asked as he was thinking about his stomach as bylin had a bounce in his step, he looked back to them in the distance but then looked forward he wanted to worry about those currently within his circle first.*