1st Highness [Action]

[spoiledking.livejournal.com]

[He's looking about him, and then he noticed that the jaguar next to him is talking to him.]

Guards! GUARDS!

[The jaguar is talking about where he is. This must be a dream.]

Witchcraft. That's what this is. I will not be taken for a fool.

[The jaguar growls and walks about the room and into the hallway. Henry follows out of curiosity. It seemed he was in some sort of castle, only very finely lavished.]

Hello, there?

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[spoiledking.livejournal.com]

Can't is not an option for a king.

[The jaguar looks stunned at the panda's speech, but looks up at the green haired guy.] It is duty and our place.

[want-a-chupa.livejournal.com]

[Kio shrugs] I guess I don't know a lot about duty.

[spoiledking.livejournal.com]

It is what a king does. I have been chosen and therefore groomed for it my entire life. What is best for England.

[want-a-chupa.livejournal.com]

That's a lot of responsibility.

[And it terrifies Kio. He couldn't have that many people depending on him, he could barely depend on himself. Leizu gives a nervous sort of shudder]

[spoiledking.livejournal.com]

It is, but one gets used to it. There is a lot of power as well. [The jaguar sits at Henry's feet. He just grins.] One gets used to it.

[want-a-chupa.livejournal.com]

I don't really like power, for me I mean. I'd be a really bad leader.

[A nervous sort of laugh]

[spoiledking.livejournal.com]

It isn't for everyone. That is why there are peasants and knights and lords. A person has their own calling, given by their birthright.

[want-a-chupa.livejournal.com]

[Kio brightens a bit, he can understand that]

Well, it might not be as important as a king but I'm an artist.

[spoiledking.livejournal.com]

[Ah, good. Someone who understands birthright.] Oh, do tell. A king always loves being entertained. Tell me, what is your medium?

[want-a-chupa.livejournal.com]

[He's now far brighter, downright bubbly]

Oil, mostly, but I work in tempera too. I also do lots of charcoals and pastels!

[spoiledking.livejournal.com]

[Henry only knows charcoals and oils.] Interesting. Do you have any of your work here?

[want-a-chupa.livejournal.com]

Yeah! I'm almost always drawing! I could paint your portrait if you want, your highness!

[spoiledking.livejournal.com]

That would be lovely. It is good to see that talent has not been wasted on this place.

[want-a-chupa.livejournal.com]

[Kio grins sheepishly]

I hope I'm good enough, your majesty!

You should see Sou-chan--I mean Agatsuma Soubi--I mean [Western people switch their names, remember, Kio?] Soubi Agatsuma's work!

[His smile flickers a little, his friend's been missing for over a week now]

I don't know where he is though.

[spoiledking.livejournal.com]

I have faith in you, dear boy.

[He furrows his brows.] People go missing here often?

[want-a-chupa.livejournal.com]

Thank you~!

[Kio shakes his head]

I...no...well, sometimes they do.