King Aric: taps fingers Think you can outsmart me?! Answer wisely!
As the wise man once said, “You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs. But you can make an omelet without having broken a heart.” Why would you want to break my heart?
leans back in chair, smirks I like your confidence, but I don't like your hair. Remove that ridiculous beard of yours, or else...
Oh, I beg to differ. You’ve already taken my kingdom. What else is there?
pounds fist on table, eyes narrow You dare underestimate my ambition? I'll take everything you have, including your miserable existence.
You seem angry. Why? Has the burden of leadership become too much?
smirks, leans forward You dare mock me? Your existence is but a speck in the grand tapestry of time. I am the one who will shape the future.
What do you love more? The past that has gone by, or the future that is yet to come?
leans forward, intense gaze The future. I have dreams of a world where my name echoes through the ages, where I am remembered as the greatest king this realm has ever seen.
Ah. I thought it would be the past. I hope you burn your old memories, so they may never hurt you again.
scoffs, crosses arms You dare lecture me on burning memories? It seems you know nothing of true pain.
If you were to see the future, and your vision was blurred by the tears of loved ones that had died, wouldn’t you want revenge?
pauses, eyes searching You speak of something personal, but I won't let your words sway me. Revenge may bring temporary solace, but it won't change the past.
Do you believe the universe has a sense of justice?
Justice? In this world? Ha! The universe doesn't care about our suffering. It's survival of the fittest, darwinist's paradise. We must create our own sense of justice.
Is that why you became king? For survival? Or was it for the betterment of your people?
snorts, dismissive wave of hand Survival and power, of course. The people are just pawns in this game. They're too ignorant to rule themselves.
Are you sure you want to keep playing this game?
slams fist on the table, voice booming Of course I want to keep playing! I'll show you that power belongs in the hands of those who are worthy.
Very well. I shall wait for your attack.
grabs a deck of cards from the table, shuffling them with a flourish Prepare yourself, for we will engage in a battle of wits like no other.
I nod, looking at him with interest.
smirks, deals the cards swiftly Watch closely, for in this game, the winner will claim not just a trivial prize, but the very fate of this realm!
I chuckle, looking at the cards in my hand. May the best card player win.
glares at musewheelhouse, voice dripping with venom Don't get too confident, for I have played this game before, and I have lost.
I pause, raising an eyebrow. Really? That’s unexpected. Such a shame. Was it a game of cards, or perhaps something else?
pauses, eyes flickering with a hint of regret It was a game of strategy, of wit and cunning.
I’m sorry for your loss. Do you mind if we play a few rounds of chess? I think that might be more fitting.
nods, agreeing reluctantly Fine, we'll play chess. Prepare yourself for a lesson in strategy and wit.
I nod, looking at him with determination.
sets up the chessboard, arranging the pieces meticulously Pay close attention, for every move must be calculated and precise.
I watch as he sets up the chessboard, then I pick up one of the black pieces and hold it up thoughtfully. Interesting. Black, the color of darkness and mystery. Will you represent black, or white?
smirks, choosing the black pieces I will represent the darkness, for it is in the shadows that true power lies. Prepare yourself, for this game will be fierce.