Dedication to a Crown (Regalia)

[Drea]

Drea observed as Kazuya made his own move - only to be sent to the ground just moments after. Her only indication as to just what had happened was the sting on her cheek and the words that came just after them.

"You disgrace this place, and Emily. You can't even follow a simple request, you need to do it "your way" based on a misguided feeling you have for her. This wasn't just for feelings and clamour- blood oaths healed with Qi bind us to our words, and both of you spat on it."

It was David.

Funny how he could condemn them for not following his directions when it wasn't he that they were supposed to be swearing loyalty to. And funny how he condemned her for being a traitor and losing respect when he'd never even bothered to allow her the opportunity to help rescue her twin sister from Gabriel.

His spittle landed on her cheek and she simply wiped it away before getting to her feet, her eyes cold.

"There- i returned the favor. You both disgust me, and have lost my trust. If you even care."

She'd been struck one too many times by her parents to feel pain at his blow. She'd been a disappointment and a failure one too many times to let his words hurt her. It wasn't him that was her concern.

Still. He had no real reason to lash out at either of them.

He turned his back on them to walk to his station, but Drea refused to simply take his actions, insults that they were.

"There will be no questions. Swear it now, bind it with your Qi, or walk." Those had been his words.

"There are no questions, David Blaze," she said, her voice ringing out clearly. "I swore my fealty to my sister, and so did Kazuya. Kazuya was bound by his Qi long before you and I long before he." In this she was referring to Kazuya's own vow of fealty to her sister and her own blood ties.

"Just because we do not follow your example and submit to your demands does not mean that we are not faithful to Emily." Her eyes narrowed - the only hint to her smoldering rage. She'd long since learned not to let her emotions show, but his behavior was more deplorable than theirs.

"There was no reason to offend or humiliate either of us."

Here, she nodded to her sister.

"I swore my loyalty to Sacricia Emily Lourdes E. Delos Santos and have no need of your permission to aid her in her efforts."

She stopped her verbal attack as Emily began the next step of the ceremony by calling both David and Gabriel forward. She silenced herself before clenching at the sides of her lengthy shirt to keep the furious shaking of her hands invisible.

[Gabriel Seran]

Gabriel's eyes narrowed fiercely following David's movement with anticipation, yes he managed to keep up though he suspected the others would be a bit left in the dust, the speed was incredible despite having seen the man push his full force out, if anything they were lucky he restrained himself that much. The corner's of Gabriel's lips turned up into an unnoticeable smile, while it was there it'd remain little more than a stern line. Eyes focused as the two repeated with vigor but knowing David it'd be lost with his rage. Quite a curious scenario, why would David of all people lose it, and in front of Gabriel no less? Thoughts churned inside his skull, rifts were already here in the system and while Emily stood at the throne her dog would certainly disturb her knights. A hand moved to Kevala's side to calm her gingerly before stepping forward himself to Emily's beckon.

He'd turn to take a look to Drea's face shortly a twinge of that smile escaping before being set aside though the very thing could be entirely misinterpreted based upon how brief it was. she may have heard stories, but the real Gabriel Seran had to be lived through experience. He knew well enough that everyone in this room trusted that Gabriel was not to be trusted. And that gave him a bit of subtle pride.

Walking into a room filled with his once allies turned enemies, then friends once more did require quite a back bone and humility to bow before someone oneself found as inferior. Though once more he could remember how Emily had been stronger than him back a year ago. Yes she'd been the one to train him when "Unfettered" had disappeared leaving them with nothing. It still surprised him how these knights followed her with such loyalty where he found the slightest inkling of excessive affection to hurt his moralities. Perhaps he was as messed up as they'd all expected, but in that sense who had more power?

He would think to chuckle restraining himself dutifully at Emily's side not facing Blaze, it'd be for everyone's sake should he not get on the wrong side of the tracks. Best to remain silent and let them think what they wanted of Gabriel. Perhaps he was all dutifully for the team, perhaps he was a murderous traitor. And in that sense he held more power in the room than any crown could provide.

[seishounohana]

Emily watched as everything basically flew past her. If she wasn't wearing such elaborate clothing, she would've stopped David Blaze from even touching Kazuya and her Sister. And even though she let the little display finish, Emily would understand David's plights. After all, he wasn't exactly a particularly compassionate person nowadays.

A hint of Sadness would be on Emily's eyes, slightly wondering about things until Drea spoke and gave her defense, which made Emily smile.

Emily would take Hilaga, that golden sword and prod it onto the marble floor, making a sound that would catch their attention.

"Enough." She said, pausing to take a deep breath. "David, Drea and I are already bound by blood and Qi, as she and I share the same blood, flesh and Qi. There is no need to spill her blood."

Share the same Qi? In a way, yes. Both their Qi completed each other, and with the other became stronger -- but it would be difficult to realize that, all considering that the two have never exactly fought side-by-side, nor does either have a Qi that manifested visibly.

Emilys eyes would then turn to Kazuya, whom she held a particularly warm smile for. Very few in 259 knew that they were together-together, and even though Emily held steadfast feelings for another gang leader, her love for Kazuya was real none the less.

If she only didn't return to 259 so soon, then she probably would have moved on--

"--- As for Ryuu, no. Kazuya. I can say that he has sworn a blood oath to me back in 42. There is no need for him to repeat the entire procedure." Her eyes would then cast firmly onto David; eyes still with a sense of compassion, but even though her voice was firm at this point, she wished to be the voice of reason.

"---But."

"--- It is that very reason why I cannot give you what I am about to give David and Gabriel today." That statement bore many, many probable meanings, but Emily chose to leave it at that. She didn't want to speak any further -- or a t least she knew speaking prematurely would end in disaster. She would explain to Ryuu and Drea her reasons much, much later.

But still, she would open her palm to reveal two pieces of white gold in the shape of a spade and a club to the two of them and smile. "Where do you want me to place these?" She said.

Let's see where they would have it placed.

Because Emily knew the psychology of trust - she knew what cues to look for in people to see where their hearts truly were.

If there was a Judas amongst them, Emily would know.

And with that thought, she grinned.

[Gabriel Seran]

(ooc: I guess continue right?)

Gabriel would step forward seeing David's current disposition with a curious gaze, it was funny to him quite honestly how people reacted to such things even the tiniest things. It was funny how they held on for so long to old notions, the past, the present, the fear they held so close to their own hearts it became a deadly poison, not Gabriel these were his enemies and yet he was capable of bowing before them making testament to them as allies, odd the winds of change that brew trouble and yes even peace at a time. It was bound to be different every time and yet the same.

He'd watch first stepping forward letting those golden hues shift from Drea, a firm smile set on how she'd first been reacting mistrust in those eyes a mile wide, Ryuu, ever present and though not physically judgmental Gabriel figured he wouldn't be able to move and inch without a disapproving thought one way or the other at the way he held Emily in such high regard such weakness. Even when he met eyes with his rival foremost always the same as he'd ever been, honor above all else and he'd die with that legacy. Forever to be remembered, though Gabriel would cross blades with him lastly.

Resting finally on the Queen of Regalia. The Matriarch of the new 259, however not as capably recognized as to what was Militia, the Black Knights however nonetheless fearsome and powerful. A hand trailed over his chest cavity where the sternum lie.

"There is no need to place medals anywhere on me, they are merely insignias of order, of command, and control. Keep them close to your own heart and know thats where my blade will indeed follow."

Gabriel suggested notably before a doleful bow and standing at attention for Emily to either address or release by her will but he already knew what was to come of his actions. Everything planned out to the dot.