06-09-2016, 10:42 PM
Mark watched as Shard's breach of protocol was used as a whipping point on Darius, and by extension the Overlord and all her minions. He was internally miffed, and even moreso when Darius was snatched and hoisted by the scruff like a week-old cub. The two obviously had a history, and apparently not a great one. So far Tungsten had been boisterous and somewhat friendly. Now though, he was being a bit of a bully. Still, the tiger had a job to do, so upon seeing Darius slip out of the large human's grasp and excuse himself, TM took charge of the situation.
"Pardon me a moment, General."
And then at a much higher volume and lower tone, "MINIONS! Unless your assignment keeps you here, DIS-MISSED! Clear the courtyard!"
And then to Kier, "Mahlonne! Go to the kitchen and bring back some refreshments for our guests. Fresh cool water and some fish should do. Something the database says is cleared for our guests to eat."
"O'Brown and Triakis! Form up and prepare to clear the way for us to the Grove. We'll go when the General is ready."
and then back to Tungsten.
"General, if you and your party would please come with me. We have a small park just over there we call the Grove. There is seating there that I believe will be suitable for everyone to sit and converse when General Steele returns with our accounting officer."
Finally, to Professor Archeus, "Evelyn, please accompany us. We will need your input here sooner rather than later. Also, please send Darius a message telling him where we are."
"Pardon me a moment, General."
And then at a much higher volume and lower tone, "MINIONS! Unless your assignment keeps you here, DIS-MISSED! Clear the courtyard!"
And then to Kier, "Mahlonne! Go to the kitchen and bring back some refreshments for our guests. Fresh cool water and some fish should do. Something the database says is cleared for our guests to eat."
"O'Brown and Triakis! Form up and prepare to clear the way for us to the Grove. We'll go when the General is ready."
and then back to Tungsten.
"General, if you and your party would please come with me. We have a small park just over there we call the Grove. There is seating there that I believe will be suitable for everyone to sit and converse when General Steele returns with our accounting officer."
Finally, to Professor Archeus, "Evelyn, please accompany us. We will need your input here sooner rather than later. Also, please send Darius a message telling him where we are."
All Hail the Overlord!