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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.

[He's seen Maya do this before, so he's a little less puzzled by it this time. He holds up the pinky finger of his tattooed hand, but first--]

There is no need to threaten me into keeping a promise, Your Benevolence. I am sincere.

It is not a threat.

[ does this guy not see how serious she looks???? ]

It is how a promise works.

Coercing me with the promise of physical mutilation is, by many people, considered to be threatening.

[He says it with such a pleasant smile too!! But he's not going to take it too seriously, so he takes her pinky finger in his.]

I promise.

You had better stay true to your word, Braid Head.

[ she doesn't sound as indignant anymore, more sulky than anything. ]

It would be a pity if you cannot use all of your ten fingers anymore.

I'm sure it will not come to that.

[Still smiling, he lets go of her finger.]

It's getting late. Can I interest you in some tea before you go to sleep?

[ it takes rayfa a while to respond as she contemplates whether or not she wants tea with nahyuta. ]

I suppose some tea will do me some good.

I will prepare some, then.

[He moves past her to head into the kitchen, asking as he does so--]

Do you like peppermint tea, perhaps? Or passion flower?

[ she just dumps her things on his bed and follows him down. :)!! what a good sister. ]

I have not tried peppermint tea. Does it taste like peppers?

[Don't yell at him later when you forget where you left your stuff, Rayfa...]

No, it is simply a variety of mint. Any comparison to peppers is purely figurative.

[To prove he's not trying to trick her, when he gets to the kitchen he takes out the jar of tea leaves and passes them to her. The smell alone should give an idea of what the taste is like.]

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