Locking Up Nibs [Nibs & Mark]
@markthesiren
[Nibs]
Nibs followed Mark and guards as they led him to the cell that he would be staying in. He couldn’t help but wonder if he was still going to be able to have his cup of tea in the morning and before bed. He didn’t want to ask to much of the other but it had sort of became part of his routine ever since him and Misty had made up when he was first changed into the hybrid he is now.
[Mark]
Mark opened the cell before leading Nibs into it. The royal jail cells were exactly like the royal rooms but with no windows. Nibs would be able to have one servant bring him whatever he asked for, well after he ran it by Mark first. Dismissing the other guards he let Nibs look around. “I’m sorry I have to do this but there is no other option. It shouldn’t be too bad here while you try and figure out what’s happening to you. But keep in mind in here you aren’t the King, you are a friend of the Queen but people here don’t like you so don’t piss anyone off.”
[Nibs]
“I figured...it’s alright. I understand why you did what you have to. You are simply doing your job and I commend you for it. Um...I know one of the royals was in charge of my tea for the morning and night but um...do you know if I would be able to get that while I am here? I kind of became used to drinking it after Misty changed me and all…” He responds while looking at the other before looking around the room.
[Mark]
Mark shook his head. “I’m sorry no, we serve the same food and drinks to all the prisoners and I’m sure it’s not the tea you’re used to having. But don’t worry as soon as you get out you can go back to drinking it.”
[Nibs]
Nibs frowned before looking down, “That is alright, I figured that it was worth a shot to ask anyway.” He responds before going over and picking up some of the books off of the shelf. “At least I can catch up on some historical reading right?” Nibs tries to make light of the situation.
[Mark]
Mark gave him a soft smile, “We’ll be spending a lot of time together as well so that’s a plus.” He joked. “I can even give you an update on the princess and Misty whenever you want.”
[Nibs]
“Mhm, and what does that exactly comprise of though? Are you going to be teaching me something or?” He asks curiously not really knowing what being in jail really would comprise of.
[Mark]
“No I just am here to make sure you don’t lose your mind or go through withdrawal. I can’t teach you not to want to kill people, but I can make sure you remember what it’s like to not have blood. Technically if this was anyone else you would be on death row but for obvious reasons that isn’t the case here.”
[Nibs]
Nibs listens to Mark’s words before nodding his head. “How exactly are you going to keep me from losing my mind?” He asks while looking at him with a confused expression.
[Mark]
“I don’t know, I guess I’ll start with the fact that if you don’t Misty is required to move on and your daughter will then be considered a bastard and not royal blood so it wouldn’t be my job to protect her if she ended up in trouble.”
[Nibs]
“Well I know that part, obviously I won’t allow myself to get to that point since I have my family to consider thinking about. I feel like I won’t have to be here long though, I am sure that I can get through this with enough time to make it back to Misty so that she doesn’t have to be forced into another marriage. I wouldn’t do that to her or my daughter.” Nibs explains before bringing some of the books over to the bed as he sat down.
[Mark]
“You won’t die if you stay here right? That shifter thing you have with Misty won’t break if you’re away from her?” He asked wanting to know. “I don’t plan on letting Misty marry anyone she doesn’t want to either, but if you don’t figure out what’s wrong with you I have no choice. But I’m sure she’ll give up the crown before it comes to that.”
[Nibs]
“Oh yeah...I forgot about that. My emotions are back on, so I suppose I can’t be without her for too long or else I would die.” He replies sadly. “I mean, I feel normal now. I haven’t felt like this since before I was turned.” Nibs can’t help but to add as he picks up a book and starts to read.
[Mark]
“Well let’s make sure it doesn’t come to that.” He said before sitting on a nearby chair. “What do you mean?” He asked hearing Nibs comment.
[Nibs]
“Well I don’t know how to described it really. Each morning I had my drink and then went out for the day, I would feel fine until lunch time and I would feel extremely hungry. I ate today and I am full. I normally start getting hungry around this time, but I don’t feel hungry.”
[Mark]
“Did you have your tea this morning?” He asked looking at him.
[Nibs]
“No, I haven't wasn't at the castle this morning. I did have some last night though. Why?”
[Mark]
“I don’t know...it’s just odd is all. And this tea, you said a royal made it and they just gave it to you? What about Misty did they make any for her?”
[Nibs]
“Yeah, I actually walked past their body on the way back to the castle...I don’t think Misty wanted the tea. It upset her stomach I think.” He responds wondering why Mark was asking so many questions.
[Mark]
“It was made by one of the royals in the room with Misty that died?” He asked before it all started making sense. “Well there we go. You’re not some monster Nibs, you’ve been poisoned. They were probably hoping you would cause enough damage that something like this would happen. I can’t be a hundred percent sure though until you’ve been here for a while to make sure you don’t try to kill someone again.”
[Nibs]
“Poisoned? With what though? So wait you are telling me that I can see Misty and my daughter soon then? How long is a while?” He asks while suddenly feeling excited at the fact that he could be free much sooner than he thought.
[Mark]
Mark nodded. “A week, two at most. You’ve been drinking this tea for a while it seems so I have to make sure it’s completely out of your system.” He replied. “And who knows but I have to make sure it’s not in the bottle that Hope drinks.”
[Nibs]
Nibs nods his head, “So then all the royals that are against us are in fact dead then right?” He asks while looking up from his book.
[Mark]
Mark stood as he nodded. “I believe so, I don’t know if there are more though but I’m sure there are. We can’t kill everyone against you but we can show them that you are fine despite the poisoning.” Moving to the door he looked back at Nibs, “I leave those prisoners alive for you and tell Misty you are fine.”
[Nibs]
“What do you mean you leave them alive for me? And yes please tell her I will be with her soon.” He responds before finding some paper and a pen as he started to write to her.
[Mark]
“I’m assuming that you want to be the one to kill them for what they put your family though. If not I have no problem roasting them alive when I go down there.” He said before nodding. “I will make sure I pass that message along, anything else you would like me to tell her?”
[Nibs]
“I will make them pay for hurting my family. Tell her to expect a letter from me everyday until I am free.”
[Mark]
Mark couldn’t help but smile as he rolled his eyes. “Dude it’s seven days, you’ll be fine not talking to her for seven days. But who am I to get in the way of young love, I will tell your princess to expect a letter.” He joked before opening the door and leaving. He bolted the cell shut before heading to Misty’s room.
[Nibs]
Nibs turned his attention back to writing his letter as he knew he would make sure that he would make her feel loved even if he was in a cell. He also made sure to write a letter to Hope as well so that she could look back and read them too.
