Family Ties

[Kyrie Blaze]

Pressing her teeth together, the blonde stood to follow. What else could she do? If Scene answered him then she would be ignorant to what he said...and being ignorant wasn't something she could afford.

When they reached the cell she would remain silent, inspecting how well the Titans had provided care for his injuries.

[David B.]

David would head down the tunnel with intent...only to be stopped by Hyperion walking out of the main tunnel in front of him. He blinked, glanced at Scenes hole....then turned to Hyperion.

"King Hyperion. It's a pleasure."

Hyperion glanced at Kiyr, as though to say "You realize how much your taking from me at this point, I hope. Friendship goes only so far" before he would take the offered hand.

"Elder Blaze. Welcome to my humble abode. I must ask- who let you in?"

Meaning Kiyr. David would let Kiyr answer, if she wished.

[Kyrie Blaze]

Or she wouldn't get the chance to!

The blonde blinked, shocked but guileless—and with some small amount of confusion at his pointed look, though that was quick to fade.

"The Lady Eos was kind enough to escort us and our Skyforce kin to a conference room. David wished to have a word with me, so Einrik stayed with the others to ensure they followed Eos' orders to not touch anything."

Truth. Hyperion got nothing less from her.

[David B.]

He looked beyond Kiyr and over her, as though trying to find Eos in order to stare daggers at her instead. He would, however, let some of the fire out of his joints. He gestured behind them

"We caught food. It will take time to cook. Shall we talk now, or wait until after supper?"

David would open his mouth to speak, before slowly closing it and turning his eyes to Kiyr.

"I'll leave that up to her. I had planned to discuss something of importance to both our people but...I think I'm going to let Kiyr hash it out. It turns out...I have someplace to be if I'm going to be back before tomorrow."

He would try to walk past Hyperion before the man took his arm.

"While I respect her, she is not the leader of your people. I would work with someone who speaks as an Elder speaks."

Davids eyes slowly traveled down to the hand on his arm, before he would reach out and take the mans wrist and remove it before lifting it up. Now he would try and push it back....but Hyperion resisted. A loud whistle could be heard as air fused around Davids arm, and light fused around Hyperions. Neither budged. David grinned.

"I like you."

Hyperion didn't smirk, just looked into Davids eyes.

"I've fought stronger."

Davids grin widened.

"So have I."

Eos' voice came from over Kiyrs shoulder. She had a towel around her form, hair cast about and wet. She sounded bored.

"So have I. Now stop dick measuring. We get it. Your men. Move on."

She walked past them, toward the room on the right (Opposite the conference room) And shut the large wooden plank that worked like a door. Probably a locker room, of sorts. David would release Hyperion, and start off again.

"I wont be gone long. Besides...didn't Kiyr tell you? She'll be Elder soon. So, She speaks on my behalf. Anything she says or agrees to...you can consider my word."

And he was into the masses, heading for the door. Hyperion turned back to Kiyr.

"He must have some faith in you."

[Kyrie Blaze]

Kyrie held her silence as David gave the decision and alliance discussion over to her. She blinked at him, eyes widening a bit in surprise, though she didn't protest. She was capable, after all, just somewhat surprised even though he had told her he planned to leave before Hyperion got back.

She winced as the whistle of David's qi cut through the cave, and the shimmer of Hyperion's own lit the area in response. She frowned but wasn't able to answer, letting them have their little contest of wills...and silently thanking Eos for her blunt words. Words she had shared with David on Einrik.

It was nice to know that she wasn't the only one who saw it, even if it was more good-natured in Einrik's case with David.

She drew in a breath as David spilled her impending Eldership to Hyperion, then watched him leave before turning her gaze to Hyperion's.

'He also has other matters on his mind...' She quietly concluded in her thoughts, wondering if Scene's words had stepped up David's timeline.

She smiled faintly.

"His faith is not misplaced." She said nothing on the personal matters David would be attending to; that would be up to him if he wished to explain to Hyperion upon his return. She did, however, tilt her head in clear question: unless Hyperion thought otherwise?

"If you would like, we can save the talks of alliance until after we have eaten. But I would greatly appreciate other discussions beforehand if you would oblige, as well as meeting the Skyforce, beforehand..?"



Einrik heard the voices; he knew who was here... But the sight of Eos sauntering into the adjacent room and closing the door held his attention much longer. He stared as if he could see through the heavy door but muttered a curse beneath his breath. Hyperion was here.

And Einrik had to put his King's pride above his wants. He had to put his own loyalty above them, too. He shifted in his seat, restless and even a little anxious. And who wouldn't be, for openly defying his King a second time?

[David B.]

Hyperion nodded.

"It will be a few hours. Why don't you head back, take them down the tunnel to the last room on the end before it slopes down. There should be about forty free beds in there. You should grab some sleep before tonight. I will stop by after I see to my own men."

He turned around to start walking away, unless stopped. A giggle could be heard, bubbling up from the other tunnels.

[Kyrie Blaze]

It might not have been truly ideal, but she smiled as he said he needed to care for his own.

"Of course. And Hyperion..?" She waited for him to glance back before her smile widened and warmed to show her gratitude. "Thank you."

For everything.

She would turn and take a step before the giggle made her hesitate. The blonde slowly shook her head and would continue on until she got to the conference room. She took a quick glance around.

"Skyforce, Einrik, with me. Food will be served in a few hours and King Hyperion told me where I can set us up for the night."

She would turn and move down the hall, expecting and knowing they would be right behind her.

She took them down, and turned before the tunnel sloped before stepping into the room.

"Get some shut-eye on a free bed. Who knows how much we may get, later."


Einrik stood and stretched with a grunt as he made his way to follow Kiyr...but not without one last look at the plank-door Eos had slipped in to. He licked his lips but turned away.

And, indeed, the Skyforce were right on his heels in two separate lines. He glanced around the room as he slipped in to stand by Kiyr's side. He watched them move along as ordered and then looked down to her. Silent...but waiting.


The blonde looked up and raised a brow.

"Perhaps a bath would serve you better than sleep."

Though she hadn't made any signs of noticing before...she gathered enough by what Eos did and the state he had come back to her in that he was itching to be let loose.

"But come back here, after, and you can have leave after Hyperion gets here from looking after his men. I doubt the Titans would try anything while I sleep, but I need you here while I rest as some have proven to be rash, before..."

She trailed off with a smile at her words, but she was entirely serious. It was as much for her protection as Hyperion's men.


Shit. More waiting. Still...the promise of release, after, made him smile.

"I'll be quick with that bath so you can rest."

Not that Eos would have minded if he skipped out on it if he had her press—he shook his head and grinned and did as she told him, skulking passed that plank-door even though he really, really wanted to open it. Duty. Duty, duty, duty. Focus on that, first.


The blonde watched him go before moving to settle on the bed nearest the door. She would wait for him to get back...

[David B.]

Hyperion would be among his men, setting them back up and prepping for the battle tomorrow. He would turn to look at Einrik calmly as he came!

[Kyrie Blaze]

AhahahahahAHAHAHA—fuck. Shit.

Guess it wouldn't be before when the food was being served after all. Still, to the unruly Titan's credit, he didn't balk. He walked directly over to Hyperion, gaze not wavering from him, not even to look at the other Titans. They'd understand soon, anyway.

His eyes might have been bright, but they were bright with purpose. He dropped to a knee, draped an arm over it, and looked up after a moment. He was in Hyperion's shadow, entirely by design. Only Hyperion could grant him light again, and he had been shameful.

"'I do hereby swear loyalty, fealty, respect and life to the service of Hyperion Artenshine. I live in the world his great hands shape, and walk under the sun his will controls. I will fight and die under his reign. I will bring justice in his name. From this day, and every day forward, he is unquestioningly...my King. May my actions do him honor.' I said those words long ago and haven't looked back, since. But my actions of late haven't been honourable or even respectful. Instead of honour I have shown disrespect and brought shame by defying you, my King. You sent me to serve Kiyr for shaming her and your good judgement...yet instead of learning, I defied you again this night and acted like a child. My mind is clear now but that doesn't change the fact I was foolish and insubordinate."

It was at this point Einrik dropped even his knee to press his forehead to the darkened floor.

"With humility I never knew I possessed...I beg your forgiveness, my Liege, and beg you see fit to give it. I accept whatever punishment you lay on me."

It was true. Einrik closed his eyes, feeling completely at peace with his current place and position. If Hyperion wanted him dead, it was a price he would gladly pay, but it didn't mean he had no regrets. Still, he waited for his King's judgement to be passed. This was different than throwing himself at Hyperion's feet as he had done when he defied the Titan of Light on the alliance of the little blonde he'd grown fond of. That had been just as rash as calling and insisting the woman was treacherous and not to be trusted. And it had been even full of panic and fear.

But here there was only peace.

[Damien Blaze]

The king issue orders, settling in his men, and as he finished, the room grew a little hushed with Einriks entrance, faces turning toward the mohawked man.

Hyperion watched Einrik curiously, more than a little surprised that the headstrong men went to his knees. he watched him throughout, turning to face him fully as the fellow went to both knees. Intriguing. This was why he gave Eos so much freedom. She had more freedom than anyone in the gang, but she kept people in line. They respected her. They respected Einrik as well, which was why Hyperion couldn't stand the man mouthing off to him. He was second in command for a reason, after all.

He crouched, resting his forearms on the top of his thighs.

"This must have been a tough thing to do, especially for you."

He'd wait for the man to look up at him before offering a smile.

"Stand up, Einrik. Your a hothead, and willful. But your loyal, I don't doubt that. You just need a reminder, every now and then, what our purpose is. Who you are. And who I am. That's why I keep your woman around."

There were chuckles all around as Hyperion would stand once again before-

"Take me to Kiyr now."

[Kyrie Blaze]

Einrik took a slow breath, though otherwise he hardly moved a muscle, even when Hyperion crouched. For ten seconds after, he didn't look up, then slowly lifted his head. The smile...put him at ease.

He would grin as he slowly rose to his feet.

"That's just one of many I keep her around, too."

And she was downright glorious when she was kicking his ass, too. Einrik blinked at the order but nodded. It seemed that his bath would wait...and he was pretty darn happy with that.

"Of course."

He flashed a grin to the other Titans before leading Hyperion back down the hall...glancing at him. If Hyperion said nothing on the way there...he would pull to a stop before they got to that room, and turn to him.

"Eos says she'll stay in my place." He looked at Hyperion. Not like he hadn't guessed they'd had this discussion, or that she wasn't the one that said it in the first place. His jaw worked a moment. "Though she reminded me you always have a plan."

And he really wanted insight into it, but...

He straightened, shaking his head. He was truly sorry. He'd said it. So he would continue on unless he was stopped, stepping into the room with the spare beds.

[Damien Blaze]

Hyperion didn't say anything combative in regards to Einriks statement regarding Eos.

"She does as she wishes. But understand...if we're in a battle and you see your sister, you'll stay by my side unless I say otherwise. That's the way things will be."

He would walk in to the room and, hands in pockets, nod at the Sky Force immediately around him. He would look to Kiyr.

"You wanting to talk here, or someplace more private?"

[Kyrie Blaze]

Einrik swallowed...but nodded. He trusted Hyperion. He waited until he caught Kiyr's eye - and she nodded - before slipping off back down the tunnel. To throw himself in the bath or to go ambush Eos...

Decisions, decisions~


Kyrie looked up at the footsteps and was surprised to see Einrik and Hyperion. After a moment her gaze flicked to her Titan shadow and nodded, sending him on his way. Her blue eyes swept back to Hyperion and she stood from her seated position on the bed.

"We can go elsewhere, but all the same, I have nothing to hide from these men." Her lips twitched a little in a faint smile. "I just happen to think that some of us should get some rest."

She would, though, make the introductions, Hyperion to the Skyforce, first, then each member by name.

[Damien Blaze]

Hyperion would go through the motions as the woman introduced him to each person, shaking their hand in turn and giving smiles, nods and appreciation at the salutes. He would turn to Kiyr and indicate she should follow him....back to the conference room. He would shut the giant door.

He turned to her.

"I want the entire Dragon populace inducted into the Titancore. We will care for your people following the war, and with the wall, will have the ultimate protection. There would be no need for an alliance."

Yeah. He got right to the chase.

[Kyrie Blaze]

Kyrie would follow with a parting word to the Skyforce. But when Hyperion bluntly laid the terms on the table, she blinked very, very slowly at him. She did not immediately sit down, though, but watched him for several moments.

"I see. And is that the only thing you want out of this..?" He said there would be no need for an alliance...but an alliance was exactly what she was here for. "What would be amenable for an alliance..?"

She didn't say yes or outright refuse him, but wanted to know more. As Hyperion knew her well enough...he should have expected these questions.