#seidanguard

Work based off of @seidanguard ‘s part two of Known called Imbalance

"That we need to stop fucking around and get to work?"

The question Sonya responded with was thick with irritation and impatience, though Hotaru knew such wasn't aimed at him. In the brief time they had been working together, he'd surely realize that she was just as driven as he was when it came to putting her nose to the grindstone. Duty was sacrosanct to the lieutenant, doubly so when it was related to something as important as being prepared to fend off threats to Earthrealm. A faint smirk curled the blond's lips.

It was another day for Mikha; she had entered the realm of Outworld. She didn't bother to shed her armor; it padded her reputation as some sort of "chill" Seidan who wasn't so gung-ho about rules, order, etc. She would regularly socialize with Outworld's citizens, and they knew as well as she did that she was not supposed to be there.

What he wanted, was an understanding. What he wanted was to be heard and listened to by him and everyone else who ruled over this forsaken realm. No longer was he going to try and compromise with Hotaru, for the time for that....was sadly over. Now it was the time to act, if his demands were not met. "You already know what I want, and quite honestly...don't you think we've done this dance enough times Hotaru?"

He wanted change, he wanted freedom for the people of Seido. Not for them to be treated as if they were just another number or just chess pieces of someone else's game. "All I want is for you to stay out, all I want from you is to either step aside for once in your life or I will have no other choice than to go right through you." It was hard to believe how much the world had changed them, how much time had changed them both. Once close friends, men who stood side by side through thick and thin. Yet now here they both stood, on opposite sides, opposing one another.

"Look at me." Darrius says as he removes his trademark shades. "I don't want more bloodshed, I really don't. Yet every single time I try, and try with you....you make things more difficult than they need to be. And for what exactly?"

Attraction rating

"Prepare to be disappointed."

Never did Kitana think she would see the day where Hotaru would be so vulnerable, and yet there he was--as nervous as one of his cadets would be on their first day of training. Would such a thing be a weakness one could exploit during kombat? Mm, it may not be a bad idea to bring such up at a later date. Perhaps tbat was how she needed to ease him into a situation that he was clearly more uncomfortable with than she had initially thought he would be. While it could be fun to be a bit playful with the samurai, ultimately she decided to ease his nerves sooner rather than later.

"Because you are not only one of the most intimidating men that I know, but you will also be a perfect gentleman and not try anything... untoward."

That last word left her lips alongside of a sigh, one which spoke volumes. Surely Hotaru had seen how, at gatherings past, Kitana had been forced to rebuke suitor after suitor after suitor. While perhaps there was a part of the princess that fancied the idea of romance, the fact remained that no one had caught her eye--and unfortunately, her own desires in regards to such were oft overlooked by said suitors. Having a date would, hopefully, nip that unpleasantness in the bud. A faint smile.

"Consider it an opportunity to improve upon your etiquette in these situations while also allowing me to have a peaceful evening."

A step forward and royal hand settled upon his shoulder, an attempt made to reassure the samurai that she was not intending to put him on the spot--or, at least, not any further than he already was.

Green flag: Earthrealm's problem.