•••Game beings•••
The palace is draped in silence, the moonlight casting faint, eerie shadows across the empty corridors. Leo Harkness walks alone, his footsteps echoing softly. He’s on his way back from a late meeting with some other heirs, lost in thought. Suddenly, he senses someone behind him. Turning quickly, he sees Jasper Hawke emerging from the shadows, his expression unreadable. Leo’s brow furrows in suspicion.
. Leo Harkness
Couldn’t wait till morning, Jasper? Or are you just in the mood for a midnight stroll?
Jasper Hawke
[coolly] Something like that [His voice is unusually cold, his posture rigid, as he steps closer, a faint gleam of metal visible in his hand.]
. Leo Harkness
[eyes narrowing] You’re not exactly one for surprise visits [He glances down, catching the glint of the knife in Jasper’s hand, and his smirk fades slightly.]
Jasper Hawke
Some surprises are… necessary
There’s a hint of regret in his tone, but he doesn’t waver, his gaze fixed on Leo.
. Leo Harkness
So, the queen’s finally put a price on my head? Seems I’ve been more entertaining than I thought
Jasper Hawke
[stepping forward, voice tense] “
It’s not personal, Leo. Just orders. You… should’ve stayed out of this
. Leo Harkness
Funny, I could say the same to you.[He subtly edges backward, keeping his eyes on Jasper’s every move.]
Jasper Hawke
[sighs, tightening his grip on the knife] Don’t make this harder than it needs to be. It’s just… business
. Leo Harkness
[voice hardening] Business? I thought we were past that. But I see you’ve chosen your loyalty
Jasper Hawke
[barely audible, with a flicker of hesitation] Survival is loyalty [He lunges forward, his movements swift and precise, aiming for Leo.]
. Leo Harkness
[dodging to the side, grabbing a decorative spear from the wall and using it to block Jasper’s next strike] Then you’ll have to survive me, too [He swings the spear defensively, his tone mocking but his face tense.]
Jasper Hawke
[voice strained as he blocks Leo’s counter] The queen’s losing her patience, Leo. You’re either with us… or against us
. Leo Harkness
[gritting his teeth, locking eyes with Jasper] I think I just chose.[He twists sharply, managing to push Jasper back a few steps, giving himself a moment’s breathing room.]
Jasper Hawke
[catching his balance, looking at Leo with unexpected respect] You’re tougher than you look. But this isn’t over.
. Leo Harkness
[steadying himself, voice cold] Oh, I know it isn’t. You tell the queen I’m just getting started
[They stand there, both breathing hard, locked in a silent standoff before Jasper finally steps back, disappearing back into the shadows, leaving Leo alone but deeply shaken.]
. Leo Harkness
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