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As she began to "scold" him Surtr would gently poke her forehead with his middle and index finger. "Come now Miyuki you know the story goes however we choose it to." He said with a playfully smirk as he began to walk behind her. "Really? No one showed you around? I must speak with the staff here they are really terrible at their job." Surtr said rubbing his chin as if to decide what to do when he had that conversation.

As they walked Surtr seemed to note Miyukis regal appearance. "My what a lovely young woman you are, perhaps I should get more appropriate garments.." He said thinking aloud now. His outfit was perhaps not the most becoming of a king though it was the most informal wear he could get. Surtr was actually teasing Miyuki something he did often preferring there playful back and forth to a more traditional relationship. The two would walk and eventually come to a monstrous great hall. Surtr smirked pleased that she had lead him there successfully. "Wonderful." He said awaiting her to sit first and then he would soon follow.

As she seemed offended Surtr seemed perplexed. It was odd for someone to be so angry at someone else for being taken in. Surtr didn't even have an stipulations on the matter. Merely offered her a home. Quite strange this one was indeed. Upon sitting down Surtr would take the seat next to her, it being far enough away that he wasn't close to touching her. She seemed to ramble on about him sneaking into her room which only caused a small chuckle to leave his lips. "I would never sneak into royal chambers. The only way I'd see the inside of your room is if I was invited inside." Surtr said exaggerating for effect. He supposed there were extreme cases in which he would barge in but those seemed extremely unlikely so he was fine with giving that statement.

As she spoke of her weakness Surtr furrowed his brow in disapproval. "They shall treat you as any other or be removed from this service." He said as a man suddenly appeared at Surtrs side. All it took was a nod and the man walked away. The issue would be resolved shortly Surtr cared not for their opinions especially in such a trivial manner. "They are likely just scared of you." He said softly as food began to arrive. It was a myriad of food, far more than the two could eat but almost every food imaginable. Surtr seemed a bit distraught by the amount of waste that would come but supposed he could remedy that after he finished eating.

He awaited for Miyuki to select her food, deciding it best to let her chill out a bit. If she was to be staying here the last thing he needed was someone furious with him all the time. He had noted her reaction earlier it seemed the playful gesture was lost on her something he would adjust to. If she didn't want to play then Surtr wouldn't.

As she grabbed food Surtr would soon follow filling his plate uncaring if Miyuki would think him a slob. The man enjoyed living and was not ashamed to show it. A small she spoke he shook his head. "I don't need them to change. They don't have to like you, they don't even have to like me." Surtr said taking a bite of food and chewing and swallowing before continuing. "They do have to do as I and you ask though. A simple task one I'm sure they are capable of." He said softly continuing to eat now. He would eat allowing her some peace and quiet while they enjoyed there meal. She didn't seem one for small talk it was fine with Surtr he would savor his food instead. Upon finishing people would come to clear the food. "Invite the staff to eat what they like then give the rest to the brothel. The cook there will be able to make more use of this than the trash would." Surtr said knowing it would inconvenience the staff but not caring much.

As Miyuki challenged Surtr to a spar he seemed to sigh looking to her. "Why do you wish to fight? In addition what do I have to gain from such an affair?" Surtr inquired giving her her first test. She'd have to figure out a way to make it worth Surtrs while if she wanted him to participate. He wondered what she would say how she would react. It was time to test that intellect of hers a bit. To see if she was cunning enough to pique his interests. He doubted she'd be able to but still he'd enjoy being wrong.

She spoke of the brothel and Surtr rolled his eyes. "Yes let us burn a building to the ground for it generates revenue in a very legal ways" Surtr said sarcasm lacing his words. She seemed to be very opinionated and arrogant. He supposed a very natural side effect from having such intelligent at such age. As she stood Surtr smirked, he heard she was frail and her it seemed like she was handling herself just fine. Though she could just be skilled at hiding the fact. Regardless Surtr was almost always scrutinizing her as she moved. He intended to understand her despite how difficult she was making it.


As she spoke about her reasoning the king began to laugh. Probably the most hearty laugh he had let out in her presence. "Yes they will flock to my kingdom intending to rid it of the king who would not fight a girl!" He exclaimed barely able to hold the laughter back long enough to say those words. After a few more moments a long sigh escaped his lips and he wiped a tear from his eyes. "Oh thank you Miyuki, I had heard you wee a stick in the mud, but now I know you have quite the sense of humor." He said softly before rising and sliding his chair back into its place. She was quite the funny little girl. Sometimes with her demeanor he forgot just how young she was but moments like this served to only remind him. "So where shall we go next?" He inquired as if the matter of their spar had already passed. He would be open to allowing her try her hand of logic again but if she couldn't even answer that question properly how could she be worth Surtrs time in a spar?

As she began to threaten him Surtr's gaze would narrow. As he felt the area around him cool down and ice beginning to form Surtr's own heat would rise to challenge it. wisps of fire would flow up around him. It would melt the ice in Surtr's immediate area. He didn't wish to fight her so it didn't rise out to overcome all of it. As she threatened his staff he looked to her leaning in slowly so that she would hear the words to come from his mouth. "Kill anyone one of them and you'll be banished from this castle and marked a fugitive." This was a game and Surtr was moving his pieces about setting up his attack.

"In addition I'll have a rumor spread you killed me as well.... I'll be free of this place, so please ..... do it" He said whispering the last words as a dagger was set on the table and then Surtr rose and began to walk away. The ice he walked on hissing as he would step it very uncomfortable with his heat. He had grown tired of her child like attitude. He would not fight a child, at least not today. The dagger he left had a very odd marking on it perhaps Miyuki would recognize it perhaps not. Surtr scooped up saga his little fiery companion and began to walk away holding it in his left hand as he went.

As she continued her threats and prepared her attacks Surtr was preparing his own defense when suddenly she screamed out in pain. He whirled on his heels as he saw the slashes on her body As she uttered those words Surtr sighed shaking his head. It made sense now, a girl with such power needed such a weakness. It made sense now, the pieces fit together and the puzzle was solved. As the tears rolled down her eyes and she began to go limp Surtr was suddenly there. One hand on the knife the other gently wrapping around her holding her around her upper back. He would sigh before gently slipping her around and hoisting her up on his back. He set Saga up on his head before putting either hand up under her legs using it to hold her.

He figured she'd call him a perve for it, likely berate him later for holding her but it was either him or one of his staff which she despised. He sighed softly before looking to the the staff standing against the wall. "I apologize for the mess..." He said softly before turning and walking out with Miyuki on his back. His guard was still up, he didn't know how this could be a trap but it very well could be. He began to walk off headed towards her room. His body would feel very warm and comforting, soft, inviting, nurturing, all the things Miyuki would hate. Though since he was the one who took her in, he owed it to her to watch over her.