No Puppets Here

Theos paraded up to the castle, grinning ear to ear. Theos nearly took over this castle, and to think this lady's powers were supposed to be the best ever. Pffft, too easy. Theos had seen the guards, only four, really? Does she not care for her people or something? Theos sooned morphed his arm into the blade, charging with several pirates following behind him. Not even bothering with his body armor, Theos charged and slashed through two guards, the other pirates killing the other two. "Boys, fire up the ballista!" Theos calls out, throwing his arm blade towards the door, the pirates rolled out the ballista that happened to magically appear from no where. Soon after, the ballista fired at the door.

Theos pointed to the door, as the ballista fired the must-be-in-power of the castle arrived, the shot hit the door, but, then, most everyone decided to run as the lightning stormed, Damned cowards. Theos thought, looking back as they ran, some good men stayed, though. Good, they'd be getting a raise, that's for s-- dam'n, now none of them are... Theos had a look of disapproval on his face as the lady flew in and she had lightning, great, guy who tipped him off never told him it was one of the pure people, rotten bastard, well, somebody's getting the black spot soon.

As the lady attempted to intimidate him, Theos cracked a grin. He heard this lady was more than stellar when it counted. His blade would probably still be with him for a while, though. Theos relaxed a bit, seeing her stance, it meant business, sure, but he meant for a more different kind. With gallantry, Theos completely attempted to change the topic, "Well, lovely, I didn't 'ear this was yer castle, I heard it was someone else's, actually," as he said this, his arm blade had played a little with her hair, quickly pulling the blade to the side, as if trying to taunt her. Placing the blade behind his back as if trying to think, he said "I'd say I'm sorry, but I know you won't believe it. So, how's this, let's parlay. Where's the local tavern, savvy?" Theos said with a rather cocky grin, stroking his chin as his face got within that awkward kissing distance, not following through, however, as he retracted to a casual position.

Theos smirked, easy game. These royalty types tend to be more feisty, but, hey, it worked, he couldn't complain. Theos didn't even need to tell her his name, which would be good, Pirate Masters shouldn't go being boisterous with their information now, should they? Theos followed her down to the Tavern, thinking of all the possible things she could be into. As they entered the tavern, Theos gave a quick look over the room, figuring no one recognized him as they seemed to have just been going about their business as one does after seeing who entered. They seemed more affixed on the royalty, though. Good, better her than him being the center of attention. Theos looked at the bar, sadly not finding any ale that he would drink till he dropped, but, oh well, there were palatable ones, taking his seat at the bar, Theos ordered several bottles of rum, paying for them with his own coins. And began drinking the first bottle.

Theos took a sip of the bottle, thinking, "Well, someone told me they'd pay me a lot to get some research from your castle. I didn't know it was your castle, savvy?" Theos said, slamming the empty bottle, taking the next one. After Theos started on his second bottle, he put the bottle down, saying "And, don't worry I'll take care of the rat bastard." Theos said, gripping his bottle more tightly. Theos realized what he almost did "Hey, don't tell Armond of this escapade I did, I told him I'd not attack one of his royalty buddies, but it was such a big offer. He was going to give me a tiny island. I didn't even know it was you." Theos said firmly, pointing at her with the top of his bottle, as if hoping for a clink in agreement, either way, he'd go in for another swig of the stuff.

Theos chuckled as she offered. Of course he'd say yes, sadly she was a little too easy, but eh, whatever. "I think I can provide an excellent time, my dear." Theos said chugging his last bit of rum. "Well, shall we head up to your castle, then?" Theos said, getting up from the seat.

After the night was finally over Theos had awoken, leaving a note that said "Thanks for the great time." If Kanana decided to actually look for this, she'd find that she would be missing an interesting looking egg. It was base jade and had a few golden "cracks" decorated into it, as well as a sapphire lattice work on it.

Kanana yawned and stretched, smiling to herself. People should come and try to take her castle more often....made her nights all that more interesting. She turned over, finding a small note from the pirate. She smiled at this--she always preferred when they left without a formal goodbye. She slid out of bed, going to get dressed for the beginning of a new day....

THE. END.