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[kingoftruth]

[He's outside the door of a room in the moon palace, stalking back and forth across the little foyer area. There are, uh... 'noises' coming from behind the door. Once or twice they become rather loud, and Kunzite rolls his eyes. The things he does for his master. Then, the sounds fade. Instantly, his hand flies to his sword. The fact that he's

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[red_gem_queen]

[She's a composed, even regal, woman with red hair. The crown hints at her rank as well, and the gems that decorate her clothing and jewelry are a strong hint as to her identity as well]

Kunzite. We have not met in some time.

[kingoftruth]

[His eyes darken as he tilts his head. If this is who he thinks it is... Tightens his grasp on the hilt of his sword.]

Beryl.

[red_gem_queen]

[The mild shock - she's heard the stories - is covered by her usual slight hauteur]

Kunzite. You do not usually display such insolence to me.

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[kingoftruth]

[Confirmed. This is indeed that woman. And the sword is out of its hilt, pointed at her as danger flashes through his eyes.]

Insolence toward the one who will cause the destruction of the kingdoms? [Smirks.]

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[kingoftruth]

Do not assume I am the Kunzite you know. For your crimes, I would cut you down where you stand.

[red_gem_queen]

[...clearly a Kunzite from a world where she has done those things. It hurts, but she covers it, with him, by simple refutation rather than the usual arrogance]

In another world, perhaps it is so. I have committed no crimes.

[kingoftruth]

[Smirks.]

Not yet, perhaps. But it remains to be seen if you shall in the future. Should I cut you down now, to protect my master and my kingdom?

[red_gem_queen]

Your capacity for loyalty is as I remember it. However, do not become reckless in your fervor.

[kingoftruth]

[Snorts.]

You think this is reckless? Believe me, Beryl. Were I reckless, you would be in pieces on the floor.

[red_gem_queen]

Your story, I know - or can guess some of it. I have heard it from others.

As for mine, I was born Earth's princess. The shitennou were my guardsmen and treasured companions and still are by right and by the bonds of friendship. It is we who protect the planet, as is our duty.

[kingoftruth]

[Snorts somewhat.]

Perhaps in your world. In mine, my master is the prince. As for you... a palace servant, I believe. Before I came to be here and learned of your treachery, I did not know you.

[red_gem_queen]

In another world, perhaps it is so.

[She refuses to be baited, or add to the story of her own world for now]

[kingoftruth]

[His eyes sharpen and he lays one hand upon the hilt of his sword, watching her closely. Fine. If she has no wish to talk, then it's time to get to the point.]

I have no need of you save to ask one thing. Where do you stand in regards to my master.

[red_gem_queen]

Endymion...?

He is something I have given up, for the sake of the planet and the shitennou. However, he wishes to take Earth for himself to be able to strip away the taboos preventing him from his romance with the princess. He will not be allowed to touch it. I swear that by my parents and by the loyalty of my shitennou.

[kingoftruth]

So long as you do not pursue him, I will not seek your death. But the moment that should change.

[Cape swish and he's on his way out. For now, she's safe from him. But he'll be keeping an eye on her and checking her story as best he can.]