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[ THEN SHE WILL JUST STAND HERE AND DRILL HOLES INTO HIM WITH HER EYES. ]

[RUDE??? After about a minute of this, he gives up and looks up again.]

That is really all I can tell you, Your Benevolence. I'm sorry. [But she's probably still worried, so... hmm. What would a Good Older Brother (TM) do?] In the meantime, would you like to do something together? Perhaps we can go for an evening stroll.

[If Dhurke not being around the house is what's making her antsy, maybe getting her out for a little while will help.]

Do not take me for a child.

[ and yet it looks like she's holding a sketchpad?!?!? ]

I do not wish to walk tonight. There is something I must show father.

[He'd point out she is still a child, even after turning fifteen, but maybe that wouldn't go over so well. He looks at the sketchpad curiously.]

May I see it?

[ good decision!! she looks a bit reluctant but she hands it over, almost shoving the sketchpad to his face.

nahyuta will find a bunch of drawings of the plumed punisher and dhurke, though this time, the plumed punisher is defeated by the defiant dragons! rayfa isn't exactly the most artsy person on earth, but she has gotten dhurke's eyepatch and pirate costume (why) right, as well as most of the plumed punisher's costume. ]

You may spare me your comments.

[ IT'S UGLY SO DON'T SAY ANYTHING YOU NINCOMPOOP!! ]

[As Nahyuta looks it over, he has to stifle an amused smile behind his hand, but his amusement has nothing to do with the quality of her drawing so much as its contents. He can imagine Dhurke's reaction and how funny he'd find the whole thing.

Still smiling, he passes it back to Rayfa.]

I'm sure Father will love it.

[ gross, don't smile?! ]

I will make certain that the Plumed Punisher's story will be revised once I am back in Khura'in.

[Sorry for having expressions, Your Emotionlessness.]

Once it is, perhaps it can go back on the air and be enjoyed once more.

There is no doubt that the Khura'inese people will love the new concept I have come up with.

[ hoh hoh! she look so smug as she says it, too. ]

Although, I suppose that the Plumed Punisher's name must be changed. Have you any suggestions?

Hmm... I suppose that depends what role you would like for her to have in the story. You would not truly make her the villain forever, correct? That would be considered quite blasphemous.

[Considering she's based on Lady Kee'ra and all...]

Perhaps once she is defeated by Dhurke [The character, since equating 'Father' to that... interesting depiction... is a little insulting,] she could be a sidekick or a partner in delivering justice to Khura'in, so you should choose a name accordingly. I think that would be an exciting plot twist.

That is what I had come up with!

[ now she feels so unoriginal... SHE HATES YOU, NAHYUTA!!

she realises soon after that her outburst was uncalled for, though, so she heels immediately. ]

There is a new character I wish to add, too. Have you an idea of who it could be?

Well, you know what they say about great minds thinking alike.

[She won't be mad at him if he couches it in a compliment, right...]

Why not ask Datz if he would like to make a cameo? [There's no way that could go horribly wrong.]

[ ... she hums in approval at his first comment, though one of her eyes twitch at the mention of datz. ]

No. It is Horn Head whom I wish to take on the role of the third starring role.

Ah, yes, I hear he does have some experience in stage performance, as Trucy Wright's assistant. [Which somehow makes him a natural for TV acting...?!]

What role do you think he could play in the Plumed Punisher?

I have not thought of his story just yet, however, I believe it is a fitting reward for all the hard work he has done.

[ reward him with more work!!!!! ]

Wonderful. I'm sure he will appreciate the time away from the High Courts.

[No he won't.]

[ okay. good. time to shove the pleasantries out the window. ]

Now, have you decided to inform me of father's status?

[oh holy mother why]

No, Rayfa. As I have said, it is for Father to tell you, not I.

[ she grits her teeth, her anger slowly revealing itself when the door in nahyuta's room slams shut on its own. ]

What is it that is being kept from me this time?!

[ now she's whining. this is just incredibly unfair and she thought they were done with secrets?!?! it's too early for another surprise when her birthday was just last week, too! ]

[Nahyuta winces as the door suddenly slams shut.]

Please compose yourself. It is only for a day -- surely you can wait that long.

[ he will seriously need to calm her down now. ]

And if he leaves this realm during that time - what am I to do?!

[In contrast to how riled up she's getting, Nahyuta's expression softens. Is she really that worried about Dhurke, even after being parted from him for just a day? It's actually kind of sweet. There are few people in her life that Rayfa is willing to show that kind of attachment to.]

Rayfa. [Without so much as asking, he takes her amulet from where she keeps it hidden, and places it into her palm.]

As long as he responds to this, you will know he is here.

[ if nahyuta has nothing to worry about, then it should be okay, right? she can't help but feel worried anyway, especially when there's so much to catch up on. maya has made her especially paranoid about things, too. she tries not to think about it too much, but the negative thoughts of people leaving her behind always creep up on her when she isn't doing anything.

she turns a few moments later and starts a telepathic conversation with dhurke. when he responds, there is nothing but relief in her. ]

He is still here.

[ she places her amulet back under her dress where it can't be seen then faces nahyuta, head lowered. ]

I apologise for raising my voice at you.

[Nahyuta waits quietly for her to finish the conversation, and when he does, he places a hand on her shoulder to comfort her.]

You see? There is no need to worry. Simply because Father has to be away from you for a while doesn't mean he will never return.

[And there is no use in worrying about any of their eventual disappearances when they're all still here together now. At least, that's what Nahyuta believes. To her apology, he shakes his head.]

It is understandable you would be frustrated, but I promise he would not leave you without good cause.

[ she puffs her cheek at nahyuta's promise, then holds out her pinky finger. ]

Then you must swear it. [ because she's obviously seen tv shows before where people make pinky promises :T ] If you break this promise, then you will have to cut your finger off.

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