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Usurper; 'Cause Evening Tea is the fastest poster west of Appleosa
Topic Started: Aug 5 2012, 10:08 PM (253 Views)
EveningTea

He blinked. For what seemed the longest time it appeared to be the only thing he did, closing and opening his eyes to keep them from drying. Appearances are oft deceiving however, and now was one of those instances. Dusk Breeze's gaze was fixed at an unremarkable point on the far wall since he'd awoken, but his mind had been wandering.

No longer cloistered and muffled by the thoughts of the Changelings, he listened to their whispers. An injury in Manhattan, a relationship forged in Appleossa, a guard impostored after the original suffered a fatal accident. There was something else as well, a whisper in the Everfree, but not one he could reply to.

Eventually he grew tired and carefully rose from the bed where he rested, wings hung half open. Supressing the vertigo from his new height, he crossed to the open window. The view it offered to him was little less than awe inspiring. He could see the Capitol stretched out below him, all the way to the Skydocks district. Beyond the rim of the loading docks, he could even see the rim of Everfree. As he admired the view, he practiced folding his wings 'till they were neatly pressed against his sides, a feat that proved deceptively complex.

His noticed his robes and barding had been removed, but his crown had not been tampered with. Turning from the vista, he found his robes folded upon a dresser and his barding mounted on a stand nearby. Ignoring the barding, he doned his robes, hiding his wings beneath the outer layer. The folds of the fabric did not impede his wing's movement, but did conceal them from view. They felt foreign and alien to him, but they were another change he'd have to come to accept. For now however, he was content to hide them.

Leaving the dresser, he tried the heavy door only to find it locked. Not that it mattered, odds were that someone would noticed he was awake rather soon. Dusk Breeze was not disappointed.
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In short order, Dusk Breeze could hear the sound of locks clicking. Actually.... he could hear a rather large number of locks clicking along with the sound of more magical locks disengaging. Finally the door, which seemed to be a good six inches thick, swings open, and a serious-looking butler pony wheels in a cart loaded with noms, followed closely by Noblesse.

“Ah, good evening Prince Dusk Breeze,” Noblesse comments as the door closes, and the locks re-engage, “Sorry about my performance this morning, I had to put on a show for the other nobles.”

“You’re in what the servants jokingly refer to as the “Maximum Security Suite,” actually there’s quite a story going along with this room, but I’ll spare you the details,” He says conversationally, looking over the buffet of food as the butler uncovers it, “This room was made to contain a Dragon at the height of its power, but I figure you’d be able to break through it in ten, fifteen minutes tops. Still, you know, had to make the effort, what with you falling unconscious while surrounded by enemies, in the heart of their fortress, after attacking said fortress.”

He selects a perfectly cooked spinachwurst and gives it an experimental nibble. If anyone asked, he would say it was to demonstrate to DB that the food wasn’t poisonous, but really, he was just doing it to be a troll, “Of course, a side effect to all the physical and magical reinforcement to this room results in it being nearly impossible for any coversation that takes place in here to be overheard. Really, bit of a design flaw if you ask me, but I suppose something had to be cut. That said, I think it’s safe to drop your mask now Jack.”

“Ah~~~ but I liked being Silver Platter~~~ He was seeing two of the scullery maids, and the pool boy~~~” The butler said in a voice that definitely did not belong to that face before his features shifted and rippled into a rather disturbing looking changeling,

“Ahem,” Noblesse said, clearing his throat to draw attention back to him, “Allow me to introduce my guardian, teacher, comrade, and subordinate, Lantern Jack.”

“Yo~~~” The changeling said waving to Dusk Breeze.
Edited by Queshire, Aug 7 2012, 02:07 PM.
Character slots 8/4

1. Rook || Mountain Goat || Billy
2. Siggy || Unicorn || Male
3. Typhoon Mary || Pegasi || Mare
4. Captain Noblesse Oblige, Duke of Sleipnirheim || Earth Pony || Stallion
5. Vii || Flutterpony || Androgynous
6. Seraphina "Sera" English GENTLEMAN ADVENTUER!!! (in training) || Earth Kirin || Female (CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RETCON)
7. Echidna || Unicorn || Female
8. Lantern Jack || Changeling
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EveningTea

"Forego the 'prince' title, I am not of royal decent." Dusk Breeze eyed the platter, but turned away to the window. Eating was the last thing on his mind. "The only title I have right to is 'traitor', I believe. As for your claims of 'attacking', apparently we have different semantics for the word. I was unware that its meaning encompassed the deliverance of diplomatic terms."

Looking out the window, Dusk Breeze tried to count the number of tiny figures below who weren't what they appeared. The answer surprised him, but perhaps his sampling was biased.

"Leave," he silently bid to the changling in the room. Audibly, "Would it bother you to learn your personal chief is a fraud as well? Your history and choice of companions is peculiar, considering the Sisters' stance on them. The fact that I'm not lacking my head, horn, or finding myself in one of the less pristine cells is even more peculiar. What is it you wish from me?"

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“Well, currently I would wish you’d rescind whatever order is currently causing my subordinate to tear himself apart,” Noblesse deadpanned, glancing at where green blood was already starting to leak out of Lantern Jack’s nose.

“Yeah~~~ Impossible orders hurt like a bitch. I mean, expecting a weak little drone like me to find some way to leave through a door meant to hold back a dragon? Not cool, Dusky, not cool,” Jack says while trying to keep his head from exploding.

“Furthermore, since you seem to be still new to this, I would suggest sending the highest priority order you can to all the changelings telling them to ignore any order that is impossible to complete.Well, that is unless you like the idea of your subjects killing themselves through your negligence.” Noblesse says with a sigh.

“Now, more broadly speaking, my main wish is to see Equestria safe and prosperous. The changelings are a threat to that wish, one I wish to see neutralized. Now I would be fine going Celestia’s route and eliminating the changelings, but ultimately that is a subtractive solution. Personally I would prefer to neutralize the threat of changelings by making them allies of Equestria, an additive solution. Unless I’m mistaken this is your goal as well, no?”
Character slots 8/4

1. Rook || Mountain Goat || Billy
2. Siggy || Unicorn || Male
3. Typhoon Mary || Pegasi || Mare
4. Captain Noblesse Oblige, Duke of Sleipnirheim || Earth Pony || Stallion
5. Vii || Flutterpony || Androgynous
6. Seraphina "Sera" English GENTLEMAN ADVENTUER!!! (in training) || Earth Kirin || Female (CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RETCON)
7. Echidna || Unicorn || Female
8. Lantern Jack || Changeling
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No way out? There was a window right-. Clever, thought Dusk Breeze as he felt the eloquent magic's folds. The window's spell was as elegant as it was subtle and efficient. Its design simply sublime, the light it absorbed was enough to feed it, sustaining the magic without further effort from the caster.

"You're a hypocrite for supporting the elder's approach. As for my own agenda, you already know it, 'twas outlined in the treaty."

Rescinding the order to the changeling, he faced Noblesse. "You still haven't answered my query. You've another agenda than that of the treaty, else you wouldn't be here and I wouldn't be in this room."
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“Agenda? Ha! You overestimate me sir. I am just a humble Earth Pony,” Noblesse says with a hearty laugh while completely ignoring the insult, “Just consider all this a small, hm.... let’s say demonstration shall we? of just what I can accomplish.”

“Pfft, “humble earth pony” go on, pull the other one, it has bells,” Jack smirked from where was leaning against the wall. It was pure dumb luck that Noblesse got all this set up, but one of the first things he taught Noblesse was claiming responsibility when things outside your control go your way in order to seem SpOoKy.

“But, if you’re determined to get down to bussiness Prince Dusk Breeze, that’s fine with me.” Noblesse continued ignoring the crack, “You said to leave the specifics of achieving peace between Changeling and Pony to me, well that’s just what I’m doing. What you’re failing to grasp is that this is a war of information, of propaganda. Now the mental attack you changelings pulled out before, while rude and rather invasive, was incredibly effective, however unless you can pull off one of those covering all of Equestria we’re going to have to resort to more mundane methods of swaying the masses.”

“To that end the best course of action would be have you crowned an official Prince of Equestria,and have you publicly support the treaty. Since you evidently have no intention of ruling in practice you'd serve as a figurehead ruler until Changeling integration has enough support behind it that the Princesses can’t undo it when they return. Oh, and you’ll want to keep your connection to the hive as secret from Ponies as you can, our efforts will be damaged enough as it is with claims that you’re just trying to usurp the throne, no need to add fuel to that particular fire by letting out that you’re the leader of the changelings as well. Do you understand what I’m saying?”
Character slots 8/4

1. Rook || Mountain Goat || Billy
2. Siggy || Unicorn || Male
3. Typhoon Mary || Pegasi || Mare
4. Captain Noblesse Oblige, Duke of Sleipnirheim || Earth Pony || Stallion
5. Vii || Flutterpony || Androgynous
6. Seraphina "Sera" English GENTLEMAN ADVENTUER!!! (in training) || Earth Kirin || Female (CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RETCON)
7. Echidna || Unicorn || Female
8. Lantern Jack || Changeling
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"'A humble Earth Pony,'" said Dusk Breeze. But also not ambitionless. The Earther either did not care for subtly, or was incapable of practicing it. Or perhaps he believed his opponent helpless to notice how conveniently this placed him in a position of power? This wasn't a game Dusk Breeze was used to playing, his habitual evasion of others working against him, but he was a quick learner. Thinking quickly, he searched for a way to block Noblesse's advance.

"Of course," he forced a smile, "Princess Jasmine can handle the administration. After all, she managed to corral the nobles while they were panicked and disorganised, which is a far more impressive demonstration than dragging an unconcious guest to a room."

Certainly the Earther knew enough not to trust Lantern Jack with sensitive information, so another would have to keep tabs on him. Perhap actually replacing Noblesse's Chief could be worthwhile?
Edited by EveningTea, Aug 15 2012, 11:58 PM.
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((I'm not sure if Jack could access Dusk Breeze's thoughts / memories via the hivemind, I presume so, but if not I can always edit it))

“Ah, yes, I’m sure my dear cousin Jasmine would be overjoyed at the prospect of handling administration,” Noblesse said, seemingly unconcerned that he was being the political equivalent of cockblocked, and in truth, he WASN’T concerned. Noblesse didn’t care about wealth, or fame, or status just so long as the job got done, and, while he didn't agree with all of Jasmine's views, her view on cutie marks would certainly make it so she'd delegate the various tasks of managing the kingdom to those most suited to it.

In fact Jack seemed more concerned with Dusk Breeze's choice than Noblesse, "Whaaaaat. Man, Dusky, I knew you were new to this whole politicking thing, but seriously, Jazzhands? I mean, have you MET Jazzhands? She's the type to try and please everyponyy only to result in screwing everything up for everypony,"

"Now, now, Jack, she is a royal, born and trained. I'm sure she'd do a perfectly fine job," Noblesse said trying to placate his companion.

"Pfft.... "fine job"? What, like giving changelings citizenship, but not rescinding the KoS order? Ya know, like she litterally said she would in the throne room?" Jack retorted, using the hivemind to access Dusk Breeze's unshielded memories of the events in question.

"Hm, yes, admittedly, that would defeat the whole purpose of the treaty in the first place, but I'm sure my cousin could be reasoned with." Noblesse said, which Jack replied to with just a deadpan look on his face.
Character slots 8/4

1. Rook || Mountain Goat || Billy
2. Siggy || Unicorn || Male
3. Typhoon Mary || Pegasi || Mare
4. Captain Noblesse Oblige, Duke of Sleipnirheim || Earth Pony || Stallion
5. Vii || Flutterpony || Androgynous
6. Seraphina "Sera" English GENTLEMAN ADVENTUER!!! (in training) || Earth Kirin || Female (CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RETCON)
7. Echidna || Unicorn || Female
8. Lantern Jack || Changeling
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"Abstain from referring to me as 'Dusky'," Dusk Breeze said briskly. Though a request, Dusk Breeze's tone indicated it could quickly be changed into an order.

Gazing out the window once more, he found himself yearning for the bitter draught and the irony of it was not lost upon him. Wings, a chance to lead Equestria, even eternal life if Morpho was to be believed. All this would have given up just to go back to that tiny room in the Skydocks District, to be free of all of this. Reluctantly he drew his thoughts together, making a note to somehow find the time to brew more of it. Somehow he wouldn't be suprised if he'd find a greater need for it than ususal in the coming weeks.

"Fine," Dusk Breeze conceded, "'tis agreed. I'm confident you'll arrange whatever hallow ceremony is required, but do make them succinct, I've little patience for them. In the mean time, bring me a manifest of whatever herbs are in the palace medicinary. And unlock this door if you do not wish me to test how resilient this room truely is."
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Noblesse hides his smirk at this latest victory behind another bite of spinachwurst, “Very well, Prince Dusk Breeze, it will be so. Ah, but unfortunately it is another ten or so minutes before the guards have orders to open the doors, and I, as a humble Earth Pony, can certainly not open them from this side, so it would have to wait until then.”

“In the meantime, please, relax, dine with me, tell me about yourself,” Noblesse says once more gesturing to the buffet laid out before them, “I know you dislike me, but one of the things you are going to have to in your new station as an Alicorn is how to take dinner with those you may utterly loathe.”
Character slots 8/4

1. Rook || Mountain Goat || Billy
2. Siggy || Unicorn || Male
3. Typhoon Mary || Pegasi || Mare
4. Captain Noblesse Oblige, Duke of Sleipnirheim || Earth Pony || Stallion
5. Vii || Flutterpony || Androgynous
6. Seraphina "Sera" English GENTLEMAN ADVENTUER!!! (in training) || Earth Kirin || Female (CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RETCON)
7. Echidna || Unicorn || Female
8. Lantern Jack || Changeling
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"I'm not hungry," Dusk Breeze stated firmly, remaining by the pseudo-window, watching the Earther eat. The thought of food alone made him feel queasy; actually eating might prove an invitation to relieve the contents of his stomach in an undignified manner. Gaze returning to the false window, he tried to clear his mind of the thought to some success.

"As for myself, there's nothing really of importance to know. Not that it matters, you'll likely weave an inspiring tale of questionable veracity for the public. It should prove interesting to see how you explain my origins; Alicorns tend to be easily noticed."

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(I suppose it’s best if we start wrapping this up soon?)

“Hmm.... What do you say Jacko? C? C-?” Noblesse asks his companion.

“Nah~~~ I’d give that D+ at best,” Jack answers to which Noblesse is forced to agree.

“He has you there, Prince Dusk Breeze, as far as excuses to get out of dining with someone go, that’s not a very good one.” He chides shaking his head, “Maybe if you were a young mare it’d work, but as a full grown alicorn stallion it seems petulant and rude. Much better to claim illness or work, things outside of your control that can be blamed instead of you. Otherwise some might think you are snubbing them. On the other hoof, as a Prince you could simply order away dinner. However while effective and your right, that tactic won’t win you any allies. Now, naturally you’re certainly free to break the rules of etiquette and decorum. I know I certainly have little use for them sometimes, but you have to know them before you can break them.

Anywho, since you seem determined not to break bread with me, I will simply take a quick dinner here myself until the door is due to open, and then take my leave to enact your will, my prince.”

He then proceeds to suit action to words, digging into the buffet, and it is delicious. Unless anything else important happens the remaining minutes would be passed in that manner until the distinctive clicking of both magical and non-magical locks turning in their tumblers can be heard.
Character slots 8/4

1. Rook || Mountain Goat || Billy
2. Siggy || Unicorn || Male
3. Typhoon Mary || Pegasi || Mare
4. Captain Noblesse Oblige, Duke of Sleipnirheim || Earth Pony || Stallion
5. Vii || Flutterpony || Androgynous
6. Seraphina "Sera" English GENTLEMAN ADVENTUER!!! (in training) || Earth Kirin || Female (CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RETCON)
7. Echidna || Unicorn || Female
8. Lantern Jack || Changeling
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