“It’s nothing more than a simple party for a few of the elite,” he said sharply. “I’ve done this at least a hundred times – maybe a bit more.” Ky had grown up with these parties; having to play the perfect Grandson while the adults did their deals in the dark.
Truthfully, he never thought he’d be falling back into these ‘old’ habits, but desperate times called for desperate measures. “There is nothing to worry about as long as you look the part.”
“Doesn’t it? You see, I prefer to have my fun either alone or in a field of dead bodies.” Not to mention the colder? The better, but that was besides the point. “I assume you don’t approve?”
“you really need to get out more.” it was a funny thing to say considering ky’s own circumstances. he hated everyone around him and rarely – if ever – found someone he enjoyed being around. so, he doubted his opinion of billy would change anytime soon. in truth, he didn’t expect it to at all. “really… you do.”
REQUESTED? The volume and tone in his voice do surprise her, but only slightly. No more than his presence aboard their ship. She does not let the aggressive nature in his voice ANNOY her; despite the small anger now flicking in her chest.
“ Requested by whom?” She has to ask, though it would be safe to assume it was her father. He is the only one with the AUTHORITY to do such a thing. she wonders WHY Thanos would have brought him… surely he is WORTH something. Can offer them something.
THE QUESTION DEMANDED AN ANSWER. One that Ky would have to give eventually, but not for the moment. Not when he was still observing his surroundings. Maybe when that was over with and he was more accustomed to where he was, but he doubted it would happen right away.
“So many questions,” he said, arms folding calmly behind his back. “Tell me, do you have patience or are you simply curious to why i’m here?” If Ky had a choice, he’d be in one of the coldest places on Earth, but even he had his own version of duty. Even if it was forced this time around.
“Either way,” his lips pursed into a thin-line,”Mephisto sent me here instead of my father. There was something along the lines about him being tied up for the moment.” Truth be told, Ky didn’t care why his Father wasn’t here, but it still was slightly unnerving.
“Don’t look so SCARED. I don’t bite EVERY guy that flirts with me,” she chuckled, reaching out a hand and giving his arm a gentle squeeze – and NOT reacting to the surprising tone she felt beneath her fingers.
“How about I slip into a PRETTY dress and meet you at that new five star place down the block TONIGHT? Say around eight? We can see where the night takes us from THERE.”
“Just MOST of them then?” He couldn’t help the slight grin that pulled at his lips. It was only there for a moment before fading, but it was still there all the same.
“Here I would have thought you’d bite ALL of them.” Or maybe that was just him. Still, it wasn’t like he was going to complain. It WOULD give him something to do and maybe a little more of he got lucky. “Either way? COUNT me in.”
“It’s not wise to be around me.” It was far more than a simple statement. Rather, it was a warning of sorts, and the only one he was willing to give for the moment.
Norrin scoffed, some kind of arrangement? All he wanted was for this demonic family to LEAVE him alone. It was true that he did not know Ky’lar but he wanted to keep it that way. He was at least more reasonable compared to his lecherous grandfather, but that was not saying much.
“An arrangement? I rather not have anything to do with you!”
“I’d rather be anywhere else!” His voice raised considerably as he pointed at finger at Norrin’s chest. “We can’t have what we want – no matter who we are. You don’t want anything to do with me? Fine, good luck with that, but trust me… i’m not like the rest of my family. No matter what you think.” He was close, every close actually, but he didn’t figure that the obvious needed saying. Especially right then.
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