Thread: Death is no Friend (Google & JadedDarling)

In over a century of life Dominic had mastered more then just the varied forms of combat and killing, a hundred years was a long time after all and it would be a waste not to learn and master as many different things as were able. Over the years he had become adept in many languages, a skilled lover, and most importantly he had become quite skilled at reading the subtle signs between two people. If one knew how to look for the signs then a simple embrace could give away a lot and as the prince and his sister did just that his eyes caught more then most would be able to. The way that her cheeks flushed, the exact positioning of his hands, and a dozen other subtle little clues told him quite a bit and though he kept his face neutral he was quite amused by what was clear to his eyes. The heir to the throne and his sister were lovers, a scandal that would shock the kingdom if it were known and the fact that there wasn't a civil war seemed to hint that not a single person had a clue. His lips twisted into a slight smirk as he used a folded square of cotton to dab away what little sweat was on his face, it could be warm in the capitol after all. The Prince Galltan would normally be considered a fine example of a man, strong jaw line, tall, just the right kind of dirty blonde that would inspire love among the followers... but when compared to his instructor he fell short. Though he was strong he was not quite as tall or broad shouldered, his body wasn't quite as well defined, and even in the eyes there was a slight lack of confidence. Of course he still acted as though he had been born to rule, dressed in a similar fashion as his mentor only with the leathers a light tan and the silks he wore were in varying shades of blue, trying to make up for his clear lack of experience and confidences with flashy colors and fine clothing. In spite of the fact that he was little more then a spoiled child growing into manhood who would eventually inherit a kingdom soley because of his ancestors hard work and of course the sort of men like Dominic who had carved it all from the flesh and others, inspite of all this he very much loved his sister. He knew their relationship was wrong but he knew that if they could only keep it quiet until he inherited the throne then none would dare oppose him. It wasn't like he ever wanted to see his sister marry anyone else, he was terribly jealous and part of his urge to learn how to duel and win was so he could kill any man who sought his sister's hand in marriage... simple honor duels used an an excuse to ensure she remained unmarried. Dominic saw through this without much difficulty, true he didn't know all of the indivudual details but he knew for certain that they boy and his sister, the royal siblings, were lovers... and knowledge like that could kill more men then a knife any day. The prince was trying to stand up straighter at this point, feigning strength when there was really exhaustion there, it was honestly pathetic, he had been ubale to come even close to harming Dominic with his own blade while a unsharpened dueling saber had left more then a few welts across his body. It will be a while before your brother is ready for anything of that sort. Dominic answered, quite pleased about the fact that his words could get a lesser man thrown into a prison and forgotten for several months but his standing in the court as well as the relationship he was fostering with the prince would allow him more leeway then was normal. But I suppose in a few months he will be able to aquit himself well against any other member of the nobility that he is likely to cross swords with. Of course that was because the nobility fought like idiots while a man in the pits or a true killer would gut you with your own blade and steal your boots before you finished some foolish little salute. His eyes moved on from the princess though, lingering on her slave, giving her an easy smile, the smile of a predator that was eyeing its chosen prey. He continued to watch her as she poured the wine and he answered the princesses comments about dinner. Your brother is on a strict diet right now but I would be happy to accept a dinner invitation whenever it is most convinient for you your grace.