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                 nasty would have been far to rude of a thing to say. then again, anything that could remotely align with negative connotations is something alexstrasza would not ever dream of saying of another being, no matter how horrible. the forsakens attitude, however, was pretty close to exactly that. the stormdragons, while not immediate kin to the reds, are still distant  &  thus, revered allies. their slaughter  &  degradation is not something the life–binder takes kindly to.

                 “perhaps not now, but once i would have. despite the defilement to the laws of nature, your people are making wrong decisions.”  so lay down  &  perish already, was something she would not say either. some of her brood, despite being raised in her own mindset, however, were another story. thankfully, it was alexstrasza who was here to pick up the pieces.

He refrains still, and despite the scowl he so easily wore, he was very calm. Her comment on the Forsaken’s actions did not surprise him either---- of course SHE would say something. 

Of all things; Nathanos did not expect to be scolded by a former aspect. In fact, he rarely made any attempt to meet with dragons or their ilk. But it would appear word of Sylvanas’ attemps in Stormheim had reached even the lifebinder’s ears. And it was common knowledge that he would have happily supported his queen’s heinous crimes against the local Valkyrie.    ---- REGARDLESS.

‘ YOU should know better than any, Nathanos – questioning your QUEEN is something she does not take well too. ’ 

Sylvanas did not even turn to face him a second time, instead squeezing her mount into a soft canter in an attempt at a head start. Even with the years of training and discipline that she had over him, there was still a CHANCE that he may beat her at her own game; she would not dare to risk the embarrassment ( and following taunts from the dark ranger ) of losing.

                 ‘ No trophies necessary – kill as many in their SLEEP as possible, and return when numbers surpass those of our last round. What was your kill count, Nathanos? – I simply cannot count that low. ’

Surely Nathanos would have been struck by her taunt-- if he hadn’t such confidence in his abilities. The ranger took a great deal of pride in his ability to kill swiftly, and without rest.

     --- “ Then...you do not recall it was a tie...? ” 

A quip made before he clicked, then knocked his heel against the side of his horse- so it would keep up with her own. “ Not to worry my lady-- I will be sure to keep track of the numbers. Just in case you forget. ” another comment made with a sly smile. MUCH more was a stake for her than him, and Nathanos was fully aware.

“ Your point IS? ”