Thread: Cusp of the Maelstrom  [Dev && Nih]

There was a familiarity between the two that seemed to strike her in the worst possible way. She had spent so long chasing after him, trying to kill him that she probably knew him better then any other person in this kingdom. It terrified her really. The idea that she could actually glimpse some understanding in that twisted mind of his. That she could actually come to terms with some of his thoughts without him even having to voice them. To understand the devil before you meant that there had to be some common ground between them and the idea of having anything in common with this man completely revolted her. Still, even Hyakinthos could slip up from time to time and for the smallest of moments she saw beyond that arrogant persona of his. He knew what she would be talking about before she even mentioned it and all this information she was giving him was a repetition of what he already knew. Rumor traveled quickly in a place like this and no doubt he had overheard the guards talking about it as well. Still, there was something there that gave her an unnerving feeling that he might just know more about this whole thing then even she did. When it came to someone like Hyakinthos it was never a good idea to underestimate the knowledge that he held in that chaotic mind of his. He was evil but she had seen some of his research before and knew that his understanding of the darker aspects of life were almost unrivaled by any mortal. When he started laughing she almost lost it and ran him through with her dagger right then and there. She actually had to press her nails into her own skin to keep from leaping over the table and putting this man out of their misery once and for all. He was actually laughing at this. People were dying by the hundreds and that thing could possibly destroy the world as they knew it and all he could do was laugh about it. That twisted bastard. Im glad you find the situation amusing. Cala growled at him through gritted teeth. He always did seem to have a sick sense of humor in her dealings with him but this only served to prove just how heartless he could be. Dear gods what she wouldnt give to be able to go back in time and kill him when she had the chance. Damned the consequences and what the Emperor wanted, it would have served the world better if he died. Her jaw was set in an angry line as he accused her of destroying the research he would need to complete such a task. The woman had to take a deep breath before speaking, not trusting herself to answer him without venom. Most of your research was destroyed or lost. I did manage to save some of your journals though. They were currently locked up in one of the towers and only a handful of people had access to them. Hyakinthos was very detailed with his notes so why give others the opportunity to abuse the knowledge in those writings. Getting up she walked over to his side of the table before bending down and pulling a key out of her pocket. With one quick movement the shackles on his feet fell to the cold ground in a clatter before she stood up and took his arm in her own. For a long minute Cala merely glared at him letting the rage boil in the air showing that she took absolutely no pleasure in what she was doing. Releasing this monster from his bindings was a dangerous move and could prove to be even more fatal then the Dweller was. Still, the job had to be done and she gripped his arm tight enough to leave a bruise before unlocking the shackles on his wrists. Get up. We are to meet with the emperor and his advisers to learn just what may be done to deal with this situation. Taking the back of his shirt in her hand she hauled him to his feet none too gently before leading him out of the tiny room and up towards the meeting hall. Guards flanked them on all sides, as no one trusted Hyakinthos on his own. The man was tricky and would be watched at all times while here. Finally, they made it to a room where the Emperor and about five of his closes advisers were seated and talking.