Scene: Stasia is with Kitia in the throne room. Kitia is pacing while looking angry.
Kitia: The Digonu soldiers keep gaining territory on us! Within weeks they could be at our borders! Angrily points at Stasia This is all your fault!
Stasia: Looks angry at that My fault?
Kitia: Getting in Stasia’s face angrily You're the one in charge of our troops, who else's fault could it be that they're winning?
Stasia: Says dutifully but sounds angry underneath Digonu has more resources, better technology, and more soldiers than we do. Kintenoken is a third of the size of Digonu and every male citizen of Digonu is required by law to join their military from age 16 to 25, whereas here we make the choice optional.
Kitia: Gives Stasia a highly suspicious look How do you know that?
Stasia: Arnwolf told me while he was staying here.
Kitia: Smirks meanly at her Oh, that's right! You even had a child with him! I was a fool to trust you after that, you probably gave him all our secrets! You're probably still giving him all our secrets!
Stasia: Looking doubly pissed I would never do that! I have no love for Digonu, they're a despicable kingdom! It's just a fact that Digonu is larger, and has a stronger force than us! While we do have some old technology leftover to use as weapons and armor, our supply of them is limited and cannot be repaired or replaced. If you truly wish to defeat Digonu then we need to focus our research on either creating new and stronger weapons, or better understanding the ones we have.
Kitia: Hisses angrily at her Don’t you think we’ve been trying! It’s your duty to win with what we have, not blame me for your shortcomings! Next you’ll be saying we should surrender!
Stasia: Frowns angrily at that Of course we can’t do that… But I don’t know what you expect of me, I’m not a God!
Action: Adelia and Draco enter the throne room behind Stasia.
Kitia: Seeing Damon and Adelia from behind Stasia and looks angry You can’t just waltz in here Damon! I am in the middle of a meeting with my general!
Draco: Smiles at her I can see that. Although… I’m not sure if it’s a meeting or a bullying session from what I’ve heard.
Kitia: I didn’t ask for your opinion! What is it that you want?
Draco: I wish to speak with Stasia.
Kitia: First let me speak to you.
Draco: Surprised To me? Why?
Kitia: You’re a wizard, and you’ve always shown a preference for Kintenoken.
Draco: Yes, you could say I find it the lesser of two evils.
Kitia: Well then, if you want Kintenoken to continue to exist then now is the time to pick your allegiance and side with us.
Draco: I can’t do that, it isn’t my place to choose sides.
Kitia: Points to the door THEN GET OUT!!! YOU MAY AS WELL BE ONE OF THEM IF YOU’RE NOT WILLING TO HELP US!!!
Draco: Gently puts his hand on Kitia’s shoulder There is nothing you can do to frighten me, Kitia, please save your energy. You need not worry, all of this will be settled by tomorrow.
Kitia: Looking afraid of that What do you mean?
Draco: Ignores her and goes over to Stasia Stasia, please, let’s talk.
Kitia: Yells at Draco WHAT DO YOU MEAN?!?
Draco: Returns to his real form and gives her a threatening look Fool, I mean that the judgment will soon commence.
Kitia: Let’s out a small scream and steps back An Aderyst…? No! You’re Nityasya?!?
Stasia: Seeming shocked as well Damon? You’re an Aderyst?
Draco: Gently takes Stasia’s hands Stasia, it is important that you choose to do what’s right beyond what you’ve been told is right. Your compliancy towards Kitia now could mean the end of your race. Do you understand? To act in the name of righteousness is more noble a cause than staying attached to principles created by an unenlightened person. Queen Kitia, King Hallow, their ancestors, the rules they’ve made, the rules you yourself follow, what does any of it mean if it creates suffering within society?
Stasia: Looking unsure I...
Kitia: Looking livid WHAT LIES ARE YOU FILLING HER HEAD WITH YOU TRICKSTER?!? YOU ADERYST SCUM!!
Action: Kitia angrily grabs a sword and tries to attack Draco with it. Stasia quickly pushes Draco out of the way and blocks the sword with her’s.
Kitia: YOU TRAITOR!!! HOW DARE YOU PROTECT NITYASYA!!! DON’T YOU SEE?!? HE’S PLANNING TO END US ALL!! THAT’S WHAT HE’S WANTED ALL THIS TIME!!!
Stasia: Ramming her sword through Kitia and killing her I won’t let you bring the people of Kintenoken further into your spiral of ruin. Pulls her sword out of Kitia roughly
Kitia: Looks in severe pain as she wobbles back holding her wound and says weakly You traitor! You’re taking his side?
Stasia: Flicks the blood off her sword before resheathing it I wish I had betrayed you long ago.
Action: Kitia looks angry at that before falling over dead.
Adelia: Looking excited All right, mom, you did it~!!
Stasia: We need to inform the other soldiers what has happened.
Draco: Says hurriedly Adelia, you inform them. Tell them that Queen Kitia became crazed and tried to attack Stasia in a fit of rage. Stasia protected herself, but Kitia was killed during the scuffle.
Adelia: Smiles at that as she heads to leave Of course~
Stasia: But what about a ruler? The people will be in disarray without a leader.
Draco: It won’t matter, none of this will matter very soon. Puts his hand on her shoulder and gives her a comforting look Thank you for protecting me.
Stasia: Of course… but, are you Damon… or, are you somebody else?
Draco: I am Draco. I share the same soul as Damon, but this body of mine was born on this planet. I only took on the form of my other incarnation so I wouldn’t be noticed as an Aderyst.
Stasia: That sounds very confusing.
Draco: Laughs a bit Yes, I suppose it is. You may think of me as Damon if it’s easier for you.
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