04-09-2015, 12:12 AM
(Sorry this blows, I wanted to get this out before I left for the airport!)
"Your queen has kept much from you," I say, though it's not entirely a bluff. No, Scorch and I never discussed an alliance between the two of us - that is true. But her last time here we spoke at length, and a general treaty was agreed upon. One that she'd never mentioned breaking - not to me, anyways. I feel the start of an outburst bubble in my chest, but I am reminded of the way the men met it before. They are on my side, surely - firmly.
"I would love to challenge you for him," I say without a moments hesitation. "However, that is against Beqanna rules, so my hands are tied." My voice is smug, pleased with myself for knowing the rules inside and out. How hard can a battle be?
"It appears as though your steal has made our contract null and void, then, whether at your queen's knowledge or not. I simply will not put up with treachery from someone, especially one that cannot keep her own members informed." Not entirely a bluff...but a reach. The other stallion that approaches almost confirms my suspicion - this steal was not sanctioned.
But, it is valid, and its validity must be honored.
"It's such a shame your kingdom has sunk to such lows it must rip young children from their homes. As a kingdom, we have decided such actions are abhorrent." This is not a lie, was I not JUST reprimanded for this very action? They must stand by me then, if not for a show of strength, then surely because I am right.
I am always right.
"Now leave. Your presence disgusts me."
"Your queen has kept much from you," I say, though it's not entirely a bluff. No, Scorch and I never discussed an alliance between the two of us - that is true. But her last time here we spoke at length, and a general treaty was agreed upon. One that she'd never mentioned breaking - not to me, anyways. I feel the start of an outburst bubble in my chest, but I am reminded of the way the men met it before. They are on my side, surely - firmly.
"I would love to challenge you for him," I say without a moments hesitation. "However, that is against Beqanna rules, so my hands are tied." My voice is smug, pleased with myself for knowing the rules inside and out. How hard can a battle be?
"It appears as though your steal has made our contract null and void, then, whether at your queen's knowledge or not. I simply will not put up with treachery from someone, especially one that cannot keep her own members informed." Not entirely a bluff...but a reach. The other stallion that approaches almost confirms my suspicion - this steal was not sanctioned.
But, it is valid, and its validity must be honored.
"It's such a shame your kingdom has sunk to such lows it must rip young children from their homes. As a kingdom, we have decided such actions are abhorrent." This is not a lie, was I not JUST reprimanded for this very action? They must stand by me then, if not for a show of strength, then surely because I am right.
I am always right.
"Now leave. Your presence disgusts me."