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Another sigh, rustling some strands of silver and red. "And the tournament only give them license to beat up on each other." She crossed her arms and shook her head lightly. Well, this was going to be quite the interesting event indeed. "At least I know he won't kill him..." That was a little piece of solace she guessed, but then she looked to Moonstone. "Malik can't kill Onyx, and Onyx can't kill Malik. I say leave it to that and let them beat on each other...not like any word from us is going to stop them." A look over her shoulder again as she got that being watched feeling again. But she shook her head to that as well.

"During the tournament we're staying at a local inn called The Blue Diamond. Apparently it's where I lodge every year during tournament season and I get the whole second floor to just myself." Of course she snapped her fingers at that. "Hey you don't have a place to stay, wanna take one of my rooms?" Why not? They were Cymie's kids, it was the least she could do. After all, they were pretty much just popped into this world like her and Malik were.

"Same thing I would have done to your mother if she''d taken up my offer. Use the conduit power to further my own."

Why lie about it, that''s just what he would do.

"And your welcome to stay with us if Piper doesn''t mind. after all, here, she''s the one in charge, not me. at least for now till we get settled in."

A shrug lightly at Moonstone.

"control your siblign while your there, and everything shoudl be alright."


Onyx smiled lightly, and mussed her hair some.

"That''s the plan, me and Ironsides here are going to win the tournament. even if it means beating Malik. Especially if it means beating Malik. I''ve no intention of letting that pompus blue skinned creep win this time."

"Done and done. Though I can't say that I will see Father any time soon." Then to Malik. "My brother is a Vah unto himself, Sir. I cannot control him. I can only ask that he see wisdom in my advice." Then a curiosely raised eyebrow. "And what ends to you plan to achieve, Sir Malik? Does money, or rather..wealth really mean all that much in the end? Or power for that matter."

Bode smiled and giggled. "Did I teach you to ride good? You can go anywhere with this guy. Cause he can walk on the ceiling. But we'de have to get back and shoulder straps to keep us in the saddle."

Moonstone regarded Malik a moment. "But does it really matter? The pwoer, is it fulfilling? You can reep the same rewards through helping others, or by working honestly for your needs. When you die, who is going care about how much power you had?"

Than a look at his brother. "You heard right. If you don't want him near the child, then you can let her sleep in the barn. Where she might catch her death of cold, or get sliced by a thug. Or even raped. Your decision." Yeah it was harsh, but that was the truth of it in these places, wasn't it?

Bode clapped her hands and finally climbed off of the lizard. She felt a little safer with Onyx around, since she could depend on him now. She threw her amrs around his leg and hugged. "You're the bestest Gaurdian."

"Power is remembered. but we can talk on this for lifetimes. and while I have that long, you don't. And no need for you to give your word, Piper. Mine should be enough. MY word as a shadowknight that I won't touch her. besides...why waste our energy fighting there or here when it can be better spent in the arena. And we'll face eachother there in due time."

Malik crossed his arms lightly.


Onyx grinned down at Bode, and picked her up, supporting her with his tail some.

"Yes, I am the bestest guardian. And I won't let those two touch you, even though we have to share a floor with them."

A sharp look at Malik, and a nod to Piper.

"I'll stay one both your words, which I have, that nothing happens to my little friend."

Did they have to antagonize each other as well? Then again...boys will be boys. "Not all others." But of course she had to throw her two cents in just because she could, and to set the record straight should there be any negative thinking on why she and Malik were still together. Though she also took a stab at time telling. "Should be...afternoon, heading toward late by this time." A look to Malik with a blink as if asking if she was remotely close. Sure, she made some damn good guesses but he still knew better than her. Then a look back to Moon. "You hear anything on when this tournament is to start?"