A Trip to Town
Feb. 9th, 2023 05:40 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
petty_dabblerJohn had opened a portal and stepped through in the chicken yard behind the inn. He an Q had arrived that way many times. Hilda had told him not to do it where people could see.
The chickens never seemed to mind when he stepped through.
He was not usually greeted by a nymph.
"A fine morning to you, Nyx," he smiled, as if a burning wheel wasn't closing behind him.
The chickens never seemed to mind when he stepped through.
He was not usually greeted by a nymph.
"A fine morning to you, Nyx," he smiled, as if a burning wheel wasn't closing behind him.
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Date: 2023-02-12 12:45 am (UTC)"You knew my father?" he asked, avoiding the question about Hex and the court. He had no intention of ever making Hex deal with such a thing, not if he could avoid it.
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Date: 2023-02-12 12:47 am (UTC)"Your father and mother, both," he nodded. "Long ago, when I was much younger. Your father was a forward thinker."
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Date: 2023-02-12 12:55 am (UTC)"Perhaps, but he made a habit of surrounding himself with small minded people," Nyx replied. "Any dreams he had of improving our realm died when he did."
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Date: 2023-02-12 01:06 am (UTC)"Your sister hasn't taken up his cause?" John asked.
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Date: 2023-02-12 01:08 am (UTC)"No, his advisor talked her out of it almost immediately," Nyx said, shaking his head.
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Date: 2023-02-12 01:10 am (UTC)"That viper is still hanging on?" he asked with distaste.
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Date: 2023-02-12 01:28 am (UTC)"He is, and he doesn't seem to have any intention of leaving," Nyx nodded.
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Date: 2023-02-12 01:30 am (UTC)"Your mother never liked him. It was obvious to me. But he must have quite the tongue to speak so sweetly to the crown," he said thoughtfully.
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Date: 2023-02-12 01:37 am (UTC)My sister seems to hang off his every word some days," Nyx sighed. "I've never cared for him, personally."
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Date: 2023-02-12 01:45 am (UTC)"What are your concerns?" John asked curiously.
Odd that the man could compel the crown so well when everyone else held no love for him.
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Date: 2023-02-12 02:00 am (UTC)"Other than his obvious desire to keep the court in place even if it's not what's best for our kin?" Nyx replied. "I think that's enough concern. Nothing to be done though, my sister likes him, she gets the final say."
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Date: 2023-02-12 02:03 am (UTC)John hummed thoughtfully, puffing his pipe again.
"I haven't seen your sister since she was a wee thing," he noted. "Now you have me curious. Perhaps I should pay the court a visit..."
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Date: 2023-02-12 02:11 am (UTC)"She's not really a fan of unannounced guests. Might want to send word before you stop by," Nyx advised, looking uneasy, then adding. "Also, I'd be thankful if you didn't mention seeing me."
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Date: 2023-02-12 02:13 am (UTC)"Dear boy, if I vist the Fae Court, I will go as The Hellblazer," he assured him. "With all the rights and privileges the title comes with. I think that will cause enough chaos without ever needing to mention you."
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Date: 2023-02-12 02:49 am (UTC)Nyx nodded slightly, watching John a beat longer.
"I'm sure you have a big day ahead of you, I should let you rest and prepare."
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Date: 2023-02-12 02:52 am (UTC)"There's not much to prepare for," he chuckled lightly.
"House will say no. I'd wager on it."
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Date: 2023-02-12 02:58 am (UTC)"Greg's a good man, if he's needed, I believe he will rise to the challenge. ...Though if he doesn't, feel free to come find me," Nyx chuckled.
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Date: 2023-02-12 03:01 am (UTC)"Only if you're serious," John said. "It's going to be dangerous..."
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Date: 2023-02-12 03:09 am (UTC)Nyx just shrugged. He didn't expect John would need his company anyway.
"Be safe, John," he smiled.
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Date: 2023-02-12 03:16 am (UTC)"With the good wishes of a fae prince, how can I lose?" he grinned, ever cocky in the face of horrors.