P Beyond my kingdom

Volcan,

Empress of Ignis Empire

Played by Karasu

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The ember eyed woman's gaze hardened, and a small snarl lifted on her maw. She knew she was in no shape to fight him, but she would not stand there and take such bold words from someone who was not enlightened. Dare he stand up to a goddess? To say such things to the face of one who was born with a crown? Dare the ashen man be such a fool? She forced her hackles to lay back down, and the obsidian woman too a deep breath, and sat back on her haunches, stance even prouder than before, golden gaze still like volcanic rock.

Long claws kneaded at the grassy bed below her, a distraction from digging them instead into his eyes, those eyes that dared look at her as an equal. But to have her kingdom grow, she needed ti listen to her people and their needs. Munnin, ashen boy~ clearly you know nothing of my kingdom, of my rule. So let me tell you. She began, her last words nearly spat at his feet. She had a temper, she knew, and was trying hard to keep it in check. Those who serve beneath me are treated fairly. I rule a fair kingdom, I may be empress, and you may have a king, but the word of those considered common are taken into consideration. I rule based on the needs of those who are technically beneath me, and all i ask of my people is respect, loyalty, and to provide as needed. She began to stand back up, folded ears like a demonic crown of horns upon her head, Now, do you understand?

@Muninn

Code by Naboo, Ref by Habitual Nightmare

Muninn,

Lion of Prideless

Played by Tyrannidae

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Her pride coiled under the weight of his words. She took visible offense, and he knew he had struck a cord. She then spoke, spitting her words at his feet. The very disrespect that shot through her maw and burned in her eyes validating to him that she had been working her charm to simply enlist him as yet another one of her 'adoring' thralls. He allowed his lips to peel back in a dangerous snarl, silent yet threatening that she had better watch her tongue.

He hated being manipulated.

"Indeed. I understand that you are not quite as foolish as I gave you credit for... despite your bold tongue.

You recognize that loyal subordinates are imperative, so you do what you must to keep them caged under your claws. You keep them dependent on you, manipulated into believing they have a say in your decisions. To feed them from your paw is to keep them subdued. I shall not be fed so blindly.

My ambition demands more of me than to be a stranger's servant. I will settle for nothing less than to be your King. My life has been decided by others for far too long."

His growl had died away, and now his deep tone was eerily calm. She began to stand and he mirrored her movement gracefully, ears hidden away in his dark mane. His eyes watched her with dangerous distaste. She had attempted to manipulate him, and the anger he felt due to such a slight had not dissipated yet. He would allow her to deny him what he wished, but those were his terms. How badly did she want him on her side?

Of Mind and Memory

stock by xxxx | manip by xxx | code by twesh

@Volcan

Volcan,

Empress of Ignis Empire

Played by Karasu

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Volcan felt hatred boil within her, the same feelings she had felt as she ended each and every husband. Dare he think he was worth being a king? And he had no place as such, for the position was already taken. You are mistaken in every way, ash lion. My kingdom, as of this moment, is made mostly up of my children- and my king, my lover, and the to be father of my future heirs, or at least most of them. I have no use to manipulate the one who serves as a knight, for he respects me, and he is loyal, because i provided in his time of need. I have no need to manipulate, or there are no out of line thoughts to reform. And you have no place directly by my side, not now, and you would be lucky if ever- only if my current dies. You have a fire within you, that I both admire, and want to quench. If you join my ranks, I can offer you a higher rank later on- but first you must prove yourself to me.

@Muninn

Code by Naboo, Ref by Habitual Nightmare

Muninn,

Lion of Prideless

Played by Tyrannidae

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Muninn watched as the female's hatred for him grew to such heights. She defended herself against his accusations, angry and grasping for anything that would prove that what he said was wrong. And yet, still, she had the audacity to offer him a place under her paw. She had attempted to cater to his whims, however, offering a higher rank than those who squabble in the mud and filth of her pawprints. He snorted at the offer.

"I must prove myself to no one."

The words rolled from his chest, entwined with a deep growl. She would consider him as her King if her current lover was to perish, eh? Perhaps that could be arranged.

He turned his back on her then, his posture as he left daring her to strike him from behind like a coward! He would welcome the excuse to strike her for her insolence. To make such an enemy as him was unwise, and sooner rather than later... she would come to realize this. He would do everything in his power to knock her off her pedestal.

To see the proud Goddess finally bow to his might would be his ultimate reward.

(Exit Muninn)

Of Mind and Memory

stock by xxxx | manip by xxx | code by twesh

@Volcan

Volcan,

Empress of Ignis Empire

Played by Karasu

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Slowly the fire within her began to flicker into nothing more than a candle, and at his continues insolence, she laughed. What a fool, to think her was worth anything more than to be dirt. The starving male she took in was worth so much more- at least he was a scholar, a healer. Speaking of, she thought perhaps she should pay him a further visit, request for him to treat her wounds, and offer to hunt for him in return. Because that is what she did- and eye for an eye. She knew what was best for her people.

And so as he haughtily turned and stormed away, a wicked smile spread across her face. Hunter had instilled a primal hunger in her, the craving for fellow predators. If this ashen male wanted to play, she would happily give him a game of cat and mouse- and in the end, the little mouse would find his way as nothing more than a pile of shit. She turned herself, and made her way back into her borders to tell Hunter of the peculiar encounter with a male lion who wished to be castrated in front of a crowd.

--Exit Volcan

Code by Naboo, Ref by Habitual Nightmare