LU 230 - Dr. Thornberry 61

I was sitting at the front of the station today after putting out a war notice when I saw someone stick their head in. I welcomed them in and started talking to them, listening to them talk about how they were listening to various sides of the war, and also thinking of joining a neutral kingdom instead of participating. I nodded, and threw the news of a new kingdom in the back of head.

Katie was her name and she ended up asking me questions about why the war started, which I had expected. I did my best to tell her about how much of a threat Frezz is, and how it would most likely be dangerous for her to interact with him. That's when I was told she had actually met him in a bar, and he drunkly took her and a few people to his house, talking behind my back and trying to recruit them to his side. So he’s starting too huh?

She seemed a bit unsure on combat, but I reassured her that Space could help her with her skills. I didn’t want to be too pushy with anything, especially since she was new, but I needed all the allies I could get. I wouldn’t be letting her out of this office without coming to an agreement. I gave her other ways to support us, via air combat or just helping us with supplies behind the scenes. She seemed somewhat interested in air combat, so I quickly listed her down in a book to give to Space tomorrow. It was nothing official, and she said she also wanted to talk with the person of the new kingdom, but it went a lot better than I thought. See Space? I could’ve been a great king alone too.

After finishing a bit of unfinished paperwork on the desk, I headed out of the office with a sigh. But as I did, I saw Frezz, drunkenly giggleing to himself pass by me. I stood and watched as he walked right into the office, and up the stairs to the throne room.

*”Frezz, what are you doing?”*

*”Vvvicee- the traitoooor. I’m just coming to look at what’ll be miiinee soon-“*

*”..These thrones were never yours and never will be.”*

He kept on talking, with slurred words and I nodded it all off. I tried to take him into one of the jail cells to keep him there at least for the night, but he refused. I hate talking to drunk people. And in this situation, I know why he’s become this way. I laughed to myself, knowing I caused this made me a little happy.

*”Comeee back hooome with mee- I wanna- show you something.”*

This was the least I could do for a drunk man right? Plus, I wouldn’t want him to get shot in the streets, if he dies I want it to be to my hands. I silently followed alongside him, noticing he had grown a bit, but ignoring it. I saw the chair I sat on to wait for him and commented.

*”Oh look, my favorite chair.”*

*”I hate that chaaairrr”*

He slurred some more before kicking the chair to the side and going behind the counter.

*”Followw me down Viceee.”*

*”Down there? No.”*

*”Bbbuttt- come say bye to Wrathhh.”*

*”I don’t want to say goodbye to him. You know what, I never should’ve come here in the first place.”*

I backed up towards the door and stepped into the cool breeze. Frezz retained eye contact with me, his left eye slightly glowing. He was starting to creep me out. I turned around and started fast walking back the way we came.

*”Ohhh Vicceeyy- come back hereee~”*

I ran far enough from the house to where I knew I was safe and stopped. There was a distinct sadness to his voice.

*(Don’t let that distract you.)*

*”Viicee.. if you had come with me.. we wouldn’t have had to woooorrryy about Space anymore. You could’ve stayed.. with me!”*

I knew it. It *had* been a trap; and I narrowly escaped it.

*(What would you have done if he had pushed you?)*

*”Frezz. Get it through your head. I never love you, I don’t love you, and I never will love you.”*

He continued on. Talked about killing Space, and kept going on his delusional rant. What a sight to see. But I left him there, and broke into a run towards the Empire.

Once I finally reached my destination, I greeted Space and two gentleman at the front of the office. Space had to go run some errands, and left me with them.

Upon further conversation and a tour of the prison, I learned they were named Kearly and Vert. I tried to recruit them into our war, and sketched out the idea of fighting for them. Mid conversation I met another man, Ego, who was looking for someone fit to rule over.. *something.* I shook my head, and sent him to keep looking.

I kept on with the other two in my office, begrudgingly telling them the reason of this war. They seemed unsure who to fight with, or to even fight at all. But I left them with an open invitation and got some rest.