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[kinpika]

Are people really killing each other just because they were told to? But I thought I civilized everyone so they wouldn't have to do this kind of thing. I guess humanity has really fallen huh?

[Well, HE TRIED but he's a king and can do what he wants and not be held by the same standards.]

I'm not going to be scared either way. Cowering inside and hoping nobody will come after you is pretty much the worst possible thing to do. I've got some red paint if you want to make it worse. Since I'm pretty good at art, I could draw a pretty neat target on your back with it. What do you say?

[Being the child KING he is, he's not going to sit indoors. Instead, he's chilling outside, in a chair on his front porch. Maybe he's hoping his target will walk by, no matter how low the chances are. Oh well, EX-Rank luck can only carry him so far.]

Comments

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

But I raided and destroyed all the rival cities during my rule.

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

By yourself? You don't need to form your own sentai team, then. Do you have a cool name, at least?

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

I'm the King of Heroes. I don't need a cool name because I invented cool names.

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

A King? I'm sorry, I didn't realize it.

[ Souji kneels before him. ]

Your Highness. King of Heroes is a cool name.

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

It is, isn't it!

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

It sure is.

[ He rises. ]

Let's get some ice cream fit for a King of Heroes. It is my tribute and oath of fealty.

[ He speaks with such casual airs, almost like he's just indulging the child with whatever Gilgamesh says. But Souji knows better; there's probably more truth than he would expect to his comments. ]

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

If you want to, then let's do it!

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

[ A small nod, and then he'll walk in the direction of the Malt Shop, matching the pace set by the kid. ]

Why don't you wear a crown?

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

[walking walking walking]

A real king doesn't need a crown to show off his authority. That came into existence by the pitiful kings who came after me.

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

How do you assert your leadership and authority then? A crown is a visible reminder.

[ They'll approach the Malt Shop after a bit of walking. ]

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

I'm not doing it right now so it's a secret. When I get my stuff back, it would be easier to show off.

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

[ So he doesn't have his stuff. At least not all of it. What kind of protection was he talking about him having? If it were someone protecting him, there would have been some reaction to me bringing this kid away from the park benches and into an enclosed building. ]

[ They'll enter the building and Souji guides the young King to the large bar and vinyl covered stools. ]

Anything you want.

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

Anything? Even a four scoop banana split?

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

Just four?

[ Was that a challenge? It sure sounded like one. ]

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

I'm only a little kid, you know.

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

Four scoop banana split it is, then.

[ Souji orders that and a milk shake. Several moments later both come out and are set between the two. The banana split is monsterously huge and decked out with all the toppings. Good thing it's only four scoops, and the shake is served in a nice frozen glass with all the extras. ]

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

Yay!

[DIGGING IN! ...way too fast.

And holding his head because oh god ice cream headache.]

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

Hey, take it easy. You'll get a headache from eating it so fast.

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

Eh heh. I'm not used to eating ice cream!

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

It's tasty, but take it slowly and savor each bite.

[ Small sip. ]

You'll like it better that way.

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

You think? Back in Sumeria, it didn't snow at all.

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

Sumeria.

[ He repeats it flatly. He has no idea where it is! ]

Is it hot in Sumeria?

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

It could get pretty hot but with the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers right there, it was easy enough to grow crops.

[inababanchou.livejournal.com]

[ Okay, he has heard of those rivers. Historical ones. No, Biblical ones. Souji's late night reading repertoire included stories from the Bible, God, gods and goddesses and all sorts of deities. Many of Souji's personae often took shape of said deities.

The biggest question was if the kid is faking it or if he really is from the past. And if so, King of Heroes probably isn't a name to be taken lightly. ]

No ice cream back then, huh?

[kinpika.livejournal.com]

No ice at all. I never even saw ice until I was brought to Japan.