wtfox | [seasonality] catchall for mandricardo

Okay, but... do you have diplomatic immunity in whatever country this is...? Or would burning this place to the ground be considered an act of war?

Diplomatic immunity! Ha! And once again, I laugh! HA!

[WHAT IS FOLLOWING LAWS]

Such things will not stop my onslaught. How pitiful. If war commences, then I shall welcome it with open hands.

[there's going to be a revolution. regicide incoming.

i WILL cry if mandricardo turns up dead tomorrow just fyi.]

And of course you'd come out the victor!

[yeah guillotine him "he was before that era" i don't care]

[also who knows!!]

Haha! Indeed. I do not even believe there is a way where there can be any other outcome.

Really...

[hmmm...]

I'd offer to spar with you, but I don't think I'm up to your level! At least, not the way things are right now.

[He looks unimpressed.]

...You would wish to spar with me? Do not jest. Unless your frame hides power untold?

It's like I said, the way things are now, you're out of my league.

[she fiddles with her necklace.]

...but if circumstances were a little different I bet I could give you a run for your money.

[His eyes narrow, fixing upon that necklace.]

...I do not appreciate being led around with vague statements and metaphors. "In different circumstances"? What, pray tell, are those? Mind you, I am no stranger to magic or mystical arts! Unless your words are simply a meaningless boast, then hold your peace.

If whatever this place is hadn't made our magic things not work, I could take you.

...

[There's a very long stare.]

Hmmph. Hmmmm. Are you a fairy? Some witch?

Not exactly... it's this. [she taps her necklace] It's been passed down through my family, but usually, it gives us powers.

Powers...?

[There's another pause...he almost looks confused? But then he clears his throat.]

Oh, now that is interesting. A magical artifact! My armor was one such thing. There are many such objects in the world with abilities...and what does yours bequeath to you? Invulnerability? Strength?

Super strength and the ability to fly - and to hide my identity, too, while I'm using it. [she puts a hand over it.] I can trust you to keep it secret, right?

[A thoughtful sort of look.]

If you are to entrust me with such a thing...mmm. I suppose I shall let it stay under lock and key in my own heart.

[He places a hand against his own chest.]

You have my word, as king.