Eigengrau: *it's been too long! wanting to see his brothers again, Eigen trots about, calling out* Bacilio! Sentry! Hellooooo! Anyone?
Bacilio: c| *after that snake hunting the day before with his good buddy Erebus, he decided it might be a good idea for him to do a bit of sun bathing. Laying neatly on some stone by the stream, an area fully exposed to the sun's rays, he basks contently. Head resting on the warm stone below him, the young prince rests his eyes.* <3
Eigengrau: ! *spots Bacilio resting by the stream, looking much bigger than before and... what's that? is he growing a horn?! excited to see his friend-brother, Eigengrau rushes over, tail waggling madly, about to shout out when... oh, he looks so peaceful. perfect. with a gleam in his eye, Eigen suddenly charges Bacilio, aiming to catch him by surprise and topple him into the water*
Bacilio: *ah, this day was just magnificent. His tummy was fully of the meat from the ripest of peaches. It left a gleeful smile on his face. Little did he know that his added brother would be barelling after him. It isn't until he hears the pitter patter of hoof steps galloping in the earth, that an ear twirks, and a jade eye peels open. Before he can even react, all he see's is a flash of silver, followed by the impact, and his body rolling over into the shallow stream, creating a bursting splash. Groaning, and wriggling about, the prince manages to get back onto his hooves, and whips his head up with a hard scowl to see who'd caused this! Now he was all cold and wet! Opening his mouth to shout out, he pauses as he spies Eigengrau, and his eyes widen* Ei...gen..? 8o
Eigengrau: *success! the beautiful sight of Bacilio's fall tears wild laughter from the silver yearling as he hops away from the bank of the stream, in case the delta tries to get back at him. he can hardly speak between cackles* Gotcha, Bacilio! Haven't you learned yet... that you should always be on alert?! Especially when Eigengrau's around! *his laughter finally dies down to snickering as he jumps onto the rock his friend was just resting on, smirking down at him with such bright blue eyes* Come on, Bacilio, get out of the water and tell me what I've missed.
Bacilio: *shaking out his mane, he pouts up at Eigen, and hops back up on the rock.* What was that for, Egien? |c I was basking in the sun to get warm and beautiful, and now I'm cold and wet. *huffs and noses the other buck, giving a flick of his long tufted tail to flick a few water specs at his brother. Soon enough, he's over the ordeal, and grins slightly, slowly starting to rub himself against the silver pelt to dry off. He prances around to the other side and repeats the process, sighing once he's relitively dry* There. That's much better. c| *looking back to his bud, he eyes him a little, noting his new features* looks like all three of us are bigger now! *takes a gander at that tendrilly hair..* c8. *blinks, and wavers his ears in thought* Oh my gosh, so much has happened, Eigy! How can I go through it all?! c| Where have you been? Did you go on an adventure like Amon? 8c * huffing lightly again, he takes a deep breath* Wellll~ I made friends with this guy named Basil, and he's super cute. And he's got a TREE on his head! c8 And it might grow fruits, and he said I can have the first one! Oh! And speaking of fruit! I've tried soooo many kinds! And I went snake hunting yesterday! and I met this guy named David, and he told me about the desert, oh! And did you know I'm an actual prince?! c| *puffs up proudly. He yammers on about random events that have conspired when Eigen wasn't around... basically just rambling on and on*
Eigengrau: *tilts his head at the question, just grinning as he teases further* I thought it'd be funny. And it was. Beautiful? *snorts, moving to nose his brother's horn* Did the sun give you this--hey! *turns his head away, scrunching his face up at the flick of water, though he giggles when Bacilio uses him as a towel. normally he'd be so very INSULTED, but ah, let the kid have a little revenge. he shakes himself afterward, fur puffing up. he smirks proudly as his friends recognizes how fiiiine he's growing up* I've been spending time with my parents. Since Father says I'm going to be an adult soon, he's been teaching me. For what a wreck Kherty is, he knows a lot... *maybe he knows a lot because he's a wreck?! O: but he blinks curiously at the mention of his most recent friend-servant* You know Amon? *feels a bit protective, and even jealous* ...He went on an adventure? Where? *interest further piqued by this talk of a tree-headed herla, Eigen frowns, even more jealous that Bacilio seems to be more buddy-buddy with everyone* Wait, how come you get the first fruit? *oh this is too much! growing frustrated, Eigengrau stomps a hoof, voice rising a bit over Bacilio's rambling* How come you get all of this? You can't be an actual prince! I'm a prince!
Bacilio: *Oh he would certainly get along well with Erebus... but he beams proudly, and lifts his head to show off his horn* isn't it lovely, Eigy? c| I just woke up one day, and it was there! It shows I'm a true prince! *his tail curves in a dramatic fashion, taking the posture of a regal manner. At the mention of parents, he nods a little, his smile fading somewhat* I haven't seen my parents in awhile... *his eyes drift off, as his mood begins to decline... but raises again at the mention of Amon. He smiles sweetly and nods* Yup! He's my knight too. And he keeps me good company, and gets me the best fruits, and takes care of meanies for me. He's the best! *grins and narrows his eyes playfully* I hear he's your servant.. have you been hogging him all to yourself? I thought you had when he was gone for so long, but he told me he tried going on an adventure... but ended up getting lost. *giggles as he recalls the story, and shakes his head.* But he brought me back some yummy fruits as an apology. <3 *flickers his tail and writhes it in delight from sampling the bananas. At the mention of Basil, he smiles more* Oh! Because I'm his first friend! c8 and he's a real sweetheart, like Amon. A bit shy, and dramatic, but fun regardless! have you made friends Eigy? I hop- *his ears flip up at the other bucks sudden aggressive demeanor, raising an inquisitive brow. He turns his head a little, frowning some as Eigen manages to get a bit of spit on him. Wrinkling his nose, he pouts out his lip* Yes I am! I'm a desert prince! *stands in his tall proud stance, eying his rather frustrated brother* you're a prince?
Eigengrau: *feels further jealousy roiling within him as Bacilio continues, prattling on so light-heartedly--it's not fair! why he does he get everything?! Eigen only glares silently at the delta now, an accusing look in his eyes, not even wanting to speak up for fear of his wavering voice betraying how hurt he is. he feels as though his brother has stolen from him, the worst betrayal, and wonders why Amon would leave him like that... oh forget it! at the final question, Eigen sharply turns his head away, not wanting to look at Bacilio's dumb royal stance.* No. I'm not a prince. Nevermind. *he remembers how his father scolded him for saying so. and Bacilio has a horn and apparently even a domain, this desert he speaks of... so many subjects, having even taken his own servant Amon, and what does that leave Eigen with? nothing. earlier, the yearling had made note to catch up with Amon and find that tree-headed fawn, to learn more about them and sway them to the Eigen side, but no, he wants nothing to do with them anymore, and certainly nothing to do with Bacilio now. finally turning back to the delta, proud at least that he has managed to keep tears at bay, Eigen looks down at the "real" prince with a sudden icy, haughty demeanor he has observed so often from his father* I'm abdicating my throne. We're not brothers anymore. You can tell Amon he doesn't have to serve me. He's all yours. *turns away with a flick of his tail, just a hint of that biting sarcasm he's so often felt directed towards him in his voice now* Bye, Prince Bacilio.
Bacilio: *again, his rambling stops short, his ears swiveling forward curiously as Eigen doesn't seem... as up beat anymore. Tilting his head, he takes a step closer, leaning his neck to try and take a look at his brothers face* Eigy..? 8I; *what was wrong? But at the sudden adjustment to face the little prince, Cilio jerks his head back a bit in surprise. He wasn't a prince? Oh.... well he'd lied about being a prince before too, so it's no big deal. Smiling sweetly, he attempts to nose him* it's ok, Eigy. c8 I used to say I was a- *stops again from the glare he was receiving, ears lowering nervously* ..Eigy...? *once the announcements and changes were declared, his emrald eyes widen, his tail drooping. What was going on?! What had he said now?! As Eigen began to turn, little Bacilio began to frown, and wrinkled up his nose. Oh no. He was not gonna give him attitude and just walk off like he owned this joint! Stomping a hoof, and huffing sharply, he bounds after Eigen, and jumps in front of him, standing as tall as possible* Eigy! What's wrong with you?! Why are you being this way? Good gosh! What is going on?! I haven't seen or spoken to you in forever, and you just stroll on over here and decide you don't wanna see me anymore? Without any reason?! No way! You had best tell me your problem is, because I'm sick of this always happening! I didn't say anything bad, or mean! So quite being such a drama queen! You can't just do what ever you want, and expect me to just roll over! Oh no, sir! Who do you think you are just making all these changes? Uh-uh, it doesn't work that way, sweety! *his voice elevated... and became quite sassy as he continued his ranting, though all of this wasn't mostly towards Eigen... as he'd dealt with enough of his friends getting mad at him for no reason. He too was on the brink of tears, tears of frustration and not understanding what the heck he was doing wrong!*
Eigengrau: *jerks to an abrupt stop as Bacilio jumps in front of him, surprised at the yearling's sudden determination. he'd almost be awed at his former-brother's new level in badass, but instead grows frustrated, from petty annoyance at being called "Eigy" like they're still chums, to a flare of rage at being called a drama queen. one, because of the insult itself, but two because queen adjghsk Eigengrau was suddenly so very sick of this royalty thing, look at what is has caused! nevermind that he was the one that got upset... convinced that this was intentional mocker, Eigengrau's bright blue eyes glare into Bacilio's own watery jade, and although he feels a guilty pleasure at seeing Bacilio mirror his own hurt now, he wavers, feeling... bad, too. he wants to ask what the delta meant when he said he was sick of this always happening but no, why did he care? Eigengrau was determined to cut off ties with this TRAITOR* I want nothing to do with princes. You stole Amon away from me, in fact all of my friends I bet, and I don't want to be friends or brothers with someone as selfish as you! *hoping that is sufficient, Eigengrau moves to shove past Bacilio, 'cause any minute now he might start crying too guuuh*
Bacilio: *glaring intently, his tail flickering wildly. And then he was called selfish... Selfish... Him? Sure, maybe when he was a kid, but he was a yearling now! He thought he treated all his friends fairly! And stealing Amon? He came willingly! Growling with frustration, wishing his knight were here to fix this, he turns and tackles Eigen to the ground, pinning his hooves on either side of the bucks head, his nose touching and pressing right up against his* EIGY! NO! I didn't steal him! He can be your friend just like he's mine! What are you talking about?! You're not making any sense! you're acting like a big jerk! A meanie! Why does everyone get so mad at me for everything?! I didn't do anything wrong! *his eyes clamp closed, and his lips press together as he feels the tears stinging behind his eyes. He sniffles suddenly, his head lowering to rest beside Eigun's, his lithe legs shaking lightly* why... does this always happen..? Are all my friends going to be like this? Getting mad over everything and leaving me? I try to make everyone happy, but someone always ends up hating me! *he lifts his head again, droplets budded at the corners of his now glossy eyes. He frowns hard, just staring at Eigun.* ... w-...well if this is what happens... I don't want any friends! *he shouts*
Eigengrau: *yep, surely this fight is done forever and Eigengrau can go home now--but no, this must be what Bacilio felt earlier, as Eigengrau suddenly crashes to the ground with a gasp and finds himself nose-to-nose with his attacker, pinned between two purple hooves, jerking his face away like it burns. enraged, never having been attacked, indignant to be in such a vulnerable position... all Eigen can think is everything his father ever told him about the world, everything bad, how he was just going to get hurt and there were no such things as friends oh guardians he was right wasn't he? well, he wasn't about to be beaten down. at Bacilio's shout, Eigen clamps his eyes shut, ears pulled back, his voice a trembling whimper thick with desperation as the silver yearling finally does start crying in panic, keenly aware that Bacilio could just gore him with that horn* i-i'm sorry prince bacilio please don't hurt me i'm sorry
Bacilio: *his tears slid down his snout and onto Eigen's face, shaking with the pent up frustration he'd withheld for so long now. With a huff, he lifts his head and turns it aside, sniffling as more tears pour down. Eventually, he steps off the other buck, and walks a few paces off. Hurt him? Like he could hurt anyone...* Why would I hurt you, Eigy? Gosh. Do you really hate me that much? *his voice is shakey, and barely audible.* I can't take this anymore... I... I don't know what to do anymore! *with a last glance to Eigen, he dashes off to find a place to hide and bawl his eyes out*
Eigengrau: *at feeling his former friend's tears fall onto his face, Eigengrau cracks an eye open, watching Bacilio, feeling bad, but more importantly, feeling relief. however, he doesn't dare move when the delta finally steps away from him, trying to blink away the tears as he listens to Bacilio's crushed questions, his only reply being muffled sobs of his own. Eigengrau finally looks up at the right moment, his gaze locking with Bacilio's for that fleeting glance, then watches the delta run off. only when he is sure the prince is gone, does the silver hart pull himself off the ground. he stares at the distance, where Bacilio ran off, breathing shallow as he tries to calm himself down again. a long moment passes, then, blue eyes suddenly alert scan the surrounding area for anyone who might have seen this injustice, but Eigengrau is disappointed to see that is not the case. no matter. smirk returning, Eigen trots off, figuring he'll just have to play it up later. father would be proud*
Bacilio: *stupid friends! Always getting mad all the time! Well who needs `um! He'd just find fruits on his own, and make his palace on his own! Running for what felt like forever, his eyes puffy and swollen from the crying, he finally slows as he can't catch his breath anymore. Coughing lightly, he sniffles excessively, and looks around for a place to hide. He blinks his blurred, foggy eyes as he see's a small berry bush... well... food never treated him badly... Sniffling more, and hiccuping, he tenderly noses the bush and nips at a few of the berries to chew, slowly lowering to the ground to lye in a pathetic manner; ears drooped, legs bedraggled around him*
