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"What is the young princess doing out here?" A playful voice inquired. The current king would gracefully float down from the roof above the balcony landing next to her and towering over her. He leaned out over the balcony while looking out at the kingdom he ruled over. "Is everything here to your liking?" Surtr inquired while continuing stare out over the kingdom. His fiery eyes turned to look upon her. She was so small and young and yet she was so wise. It was such a funny thing to see, and Surtr truly enjoyed being around her.

He sighed softly as he knelt down so that he was at eye level with her. "Now that I am king, I do wish to apologize for what happened to your parents..." He said his mouth contorted in a face that made it apparent he felt remorse for what happened. "I was gone during the coup..... I would have liked to prevent any loss of life...." He said with another deep sigh, no child should be without there parents. Surtr understood this better than most. He lost both his the day he was born and because of it many would argue he was half the man he could have been. His sandy blond hair seemed to fall all around but strangely would avoid obscuring his vision. After he said his piece he would shift his gaze back to her it now intent and resolute. "If there is anything I can do to make your life better please let me know....." He said with a soft warm smile before rising back to his full stance.

The little orb of fire was perched on his left shoulder and it seemed to watch her intently as if very curious about the girl and wanting to know more about her.

She seemed distraught, saddened and deservedly so. He would frown as she insisted he not worry about her. A gently poke would coming to her forehead his index and middle finger lightly tapping the girls forehead as if to wake her up from the nonsense she was so intent on believing. "You know as well as I that you are still the princess little one." Surtr said with a smile. He assumed she likely hated that nickname but Surtr couldn't help himself she was just far too cute and the words would just slip from his lips it seemed. "With you the kingdom has no heir. I have no children and I am confident I will never have any. So you are the future of what you see here." Surtr said his smile soft, the gaze he gave her was pride as if he was proud to have one like her helping him.

She spoke about it was all he could have done and he was quite capable for the job. Quite a bit of fluff indeed, she was buttering the man up but something told him the words were genuine. Despite that fact Surtr put very little stock into them quite sure that he wouldn't be do well. "Yes, a royal guard turned Archmage, turned College Elder, and now king.... I suppose I understand almost every role but yours..." He said softly sighing as if longing to be anything but king. He didn't wish to wear this crown, he didn't want to be the one to lead this kingdom. Though it was thrust upon him and until he could find a suitable replacement he would unfortunately have to bear the burden.

As she inquired about it Surtr looked to his shoulder and smirked before scooping it up and once again squatting down so she could get a better look. "This is Saga..." He said holding it at her eye level so she could see. "It is a spell.... a forbidden one actually. I developed it myself but it's far too dangerous for most to try." Surtr said as the little light in his hands seemed to lean forward staring deeply at Vavara. It was acting like it had never seen such a young looking person before, which was partially true. People of Vavara's stature were certainly a rarity. "She watches out for me... she gives me strength which is something I need right now." He said with a playful smirk as if teasing himself about the role he would have.

"There is one thing you could help me with....." Surtr said that trademark sportive little smile across his lips. "I would like you to stop being so formal...." He said wondering what she would say. She was always so good at extending compliments and pleasantries but Surtr didn't need any of that. He didn't care for it actually. She was the princess and it was great that she was a natural at her job but around him he just wanted her to relax to let loose and be herself. He was supposed to be the one person she could just open up to and yet she seemed hesitant too. Surtr fully understood the cause, he was aware of why and she had every reason to. Though still she had asked if she could help and so Surtr would happily tell her. He wore no crown but the king was standing there, he had gotten a rather illustrious title since taking to the throne. It came about as he was developing a new spell at the college. He had been dubbed the sun king. The others on the council insist he get new clothes and since he refused to were a crown the two gold suns were pinned to the collar of his coat this way marking the man to all who could see. Surtr personally didn't care much for the attire but he gave his word he would abide and unfortunately Surtr was slave to that bond.

She seemed to avoid replying to his words on the subject of inheritance and such it was an odd conversation to have that was for sure. One that could certainly wait for another day if the princess didn't wish to speak on such things today. His eyes would watch her disposition lighten and it only made his smile grow. He loved watching her brighten like seeing a single ray of light pierce through the clouds he knew it meant only more would come soon enough. It was almost contagious he felt himself being warmed by it. Such a wonderful one she was.

She inquisitively asked what Saga does and Surtr smirked. "A great many things.... she lets me bend fire to my will." He said holding out his right hand and as he did fire would swirl out of thin air forming a small tornado in his palm. Closing his right hand it would dissipate. Then he would snap his finger and little sparks would burst out exploding into tiny little puffs of fire like miniature fire works. "The only limit is my creativity..." He said with a smirk enjoying this part very much. "She gives me so much I don't think I could describe it all. If you'd like to see them all I'm sure we could go somewhere less flammable and have some fun." He said playfully as if the prospect of getting to show off his pyrotechnics was an offer he hoped she'd accept. Surtr would love the opportunity to test his capabilities so if Vavara did ever accept he would happily take her out.

She seemed to ponder his request he squatted down in front of her waiting and watching. As usually she surprised him, she moved forward and her arms were around him. Slipping through his guard she embraced him and slipped between his arms with hers around his neck. The little orb of fire in his left hand would turn pink as if embarrassed by what she did. It's eyes would swirl up and about too as the fire would grow for a few moments before dying back down. Surtr's eyes widened too stunned by the move, his right hand found itself on her shoulder sealing the embrace. Surtr didn't remember telling his arm to do that and yet there it was. She was warm and soft, he greatly enjoyed this feeling it was unlike any he had experienced. As she mischievously said it entailed more of these Surtrs smile softened. "I'd like that..." He whispered softly as she looked up at him telling him he was a good person. He would chuckle at these words and his hand would slip off her shoulder and reach around to gently poke Vavara in the forehead. "I still have plenty of time to prove you wrong." He teased playfully. He would brush off such serious talk. She had made enough of an impact on him today he dare not let her continue to better him.

He smirked as she continued to deny his claims. He shrugged deciding it was fine. He would not press it more. "Of course.... the courtyard down there.... as for training I'll happily help however I can all you have to do is tell me how." He said implicitly promising to help. If there was one concrete fact about Surtr it was that he owned up to what he said. If he offered to help she would receive help. As she asked to go somewhere to see some spells Surtr smiled softly nodding happily as he turned his head to see the courtyard down below. That would do nicely.

Surtr whirled on his heels still squatted down so that his back was to her now. "Hop on..." He said playfully looking over his shoulder waiting for her to join. He figured normally she would resist such things but right now he thought the opportunity would be too great to resist. Surtr would have to jump hundreds of yards and it would be an extremely fun event so he figured she'd much rather go this way then take all the flights of stairs needed in order to go all the way down. The offer was likely just too tempting at least that was Surtrs opinion. Would she throw out her manners for a moment and have some fun? The king waited to see if the princess would join him.

As she hopped on and situated herself Surtr smirked playfully and his arms would find themselves under each crook of her knee. A very appropriate place to hold to ensure comfort and safety. He had turned so that he was facing the balcony now the two looking over and seeing the vastness of their kingdom. His excitement was growing. The stone with which this palace was made was more than capable and could handle the fire it was about to experience. His muscles would coil and tighten his body preparing for launch his excitement growing. People often called him a child trapped in a mans body and this upcoming instant would only serve to prove their postulation.

She said she was ready and Surtr looked back to her a playful grin plastered on that face of his. "Here.... we.... go" He whispered as he launched himself upward fire bursting from the soles of his feet like a rocket the two would soar high into the air the view of their kingdom only growing in beauty as the setting sun cast a wonderful light over it. They would continue to shoot up into the sky bursting high up over where they needed to. As they reached the peak of their ascension the view would be breathtaking. The whole kingdom with their view. They would linger at that peak for a moment as if time had suddenly stood still, though such a thing was fleeting. Gravity had other plans and the two would begin to descend.

Surtr had a comfortable but tight grip on her ensuring there was no way she would slip through his fingers. She would even let go with her arms and enjoy this like a rollercoaster and she would not fall away. The two were dive bombing down now the air around them seeming to scream as they pierced it. Surtr at one point would let out a joyous howl loving the wind as it roared over him. The ground was quickly approaching it growing larger and larger as if eager to meet the two. Once they passed the balcony they had leapt from reaching terminal velocity Surtr would whip his feet down and again fire would burst from them creating a steady thrust to decelerate the duo. It was softer than their ascent Surtr didn't want to harm Vavara with the suddenly change in force so he made sure it was a gentle landing.

The two would touch down and Surtr would take in a deep breathe before allowing to leave him slowly as if their joyride had calmed him. He would squat down giving her the opportunity to hop off but if she stayed on he would just pop back up content with her little form atop him. "So there was an example of what Saga can do." Surtr said with a smirk as he could feel the little light atop his head burning brighter proud by its handy work.

As she regaled him with her telling of the event Surtr chuckled softly smitten by her words. She asked if Marianna would ever see something and he smiled looking back at her before rising and hiking her up so she was now higher on his back making it easier to talk. "We can take her sometime I'm sure." He said with a soft smile as he just began to walk through the courtyard and into the nearby forest. Some of the guards seemed hesitant but Surtr was an unorthodox king. He had been a royal guard, he had been the archmage, and on top of that the college elder. For the first time in all of Karsts history its ruler had held positions of great respect and power before ascending to the throne. Vavara couldn't be in safer hands and so they allowed the two space.

As she continued to talk about it and speak of the events Saga seemed brighten and burn brighter beaming with pride at the words Vavara had said. Then suddenly that dull dreary Vavara came back he could see the flush hue on her cheeks and smiled softly such a cutie she was. His right arm would slip out from holding her and come around to gently poke her forehead before returning to its place of hold her up. "Let me know when the fun version comes back out... little one" Surtr teased playfully as they walked through the grounds now allowing the cool breeze to gently kiss the two. "I could show you more, that was just meant to be the appetizer. Saga allows me to do pretty much anything with fire. She's quite amazing." He said giving credit where it was due. He was not slouch himself but still she was the final piece of the puzzle and he wouldn't dare take that away from the little light.

"So what would you propose next? We could return to the palace and get some food? Whatever you desire we can do." He said with a cheerful smile glancing over his shoulder to look upon the princess to see what she would like. He had been around Vavara her whole life he surmised few if any knew her better than he did. After leaving the royal guard he didn't get to see her as much but it was funny the way the world worked. Now the two would be spending a great deal more time together. Their roles intertwined and what they did together now paramount to the future of the kingdom they lived within.

She proposed she show him magic and in turn her teach her some stuff. A rather ideal proposition considering their secluded location as well as the fact that it was unlikely that anyone would interrupt their little training."A splendid idea. Work up an appetite then feed the machine." Surtr said with a smirk he often spoke casually like this unorthodox for a king by Surtr never cared for such things anyway.

He came to a clearing in the forest and would stop deciding this an ideal place engage in their training. Though the little one piped up asking permission to pick his brain. "Oh? Of course Vavara ask away." He said looking back over his should to her it seemed their encounter would take a serious turn. She began her question and Surtr did not interrupt her. He had wondered when this would come. He knew it would be addressed. The elephant in the room wouldn't be forgotten so easily. As she finished he sighed softly trying to collect his thoughts in an appropriate manner.

In a smooth motion he rotated his hips and shoulder spinning Vavara around so he was now holding her in front of him. He sat down with his legs crossed and her now in his lap. If anyone walked by and didn't know the pair they would certainly think a father and daughter were enjoying an early evening together. He looked to her now and brushed a strand of her from her face. "As you know I was a royal guard for your parents... and you." He said gently bopping her nose as if to give a moment of lighthearted fun before their discussion began. "Your parents were human like the rest of us.... they had their flaws but I do not believe they were bad people." Surtr said looking to her now his eyes obviously saddened. "What I see as so great about this kingdom is the fact that Karst at its core was built to further knowledge. The intended purpose of our kingdom was to become a melting pot of all races where they come to share and learn with one another." Surtr said with a soft smile it being obvious a bit of pride welling up within him.

"Your parents lost sight of that vision and felt it in the best interest of Karst to change its ways. Unfortunately such an idea cannot change thousands of years of tradition over night..... people see what they want to see. They think your parents were trying to ruin Karst but in your parents eyes they were just trying to protect the things they loved." Surtr said with a soft smile looking to Vavara now. Did he answer her question right? They were very complicated topics and ideals he was unsure of what he said would have sufficed. Though with the way he was holding her and embrace would quickly follow if she seemed troubled by what he had said. Surtr personally agreed with the revolution but he found the execution of the plan very poorly executed. If he was there he could have maybe done something to prevent the suffering of this child.