Gods Save Us From the Queen (Closed)

[Roania]

The tall 'Kadrian' smiled a little nervously. "Obviously, it is that I am Veren Andrano. Can you not see from my appearance and my ID card? I have an appointment with Warden Indaren, yes?" His accent was unfamiliar. Even in an Imperium filled with Roanian visitors, there was something strange about the pale, tall man dressed in jade robes.

[The Eridani Imperium]

As expected, the clerk peered at Veren strangely. There were a few sounds from his datapad as the Kadrian double-checked the file. “…Well then. Ser Andrano, your files and information check out. Warden Indaren will be out momentarily.”

In a few minutes, the door opened again. Whoever Veren may have been expecting, it wasn’t Nireli Indaren. The grey-skinned Chimeri woman came to him, red eyes focusing on him as she sized him up. “Hmm. I’d thought you’d be tanner. No matter, come on back with me, Ser Andrano.”

As the Warden moved, Veren almost had to run to keep up with her quick stride. Even if the Chimer of the Imperium were slightly shorter than the Kadrians, they had legendary flexibility and speed, which was evident in Nireli’s body and the way she moved. When they reached Nireli’s office, the Warden locked the door and turned to look at Veren, giving him his first real look at the curves of her high, proud breasts, brought into sharper focus by her uniform.

Nireli smiled, and inclined her head. “Gsuron na d'lain, d'nuh na tatain, Ser Andrano. Are you the one the Primarches sent to Resdayn?”

[Roania]

"Yes, you might be saying that. May I be having a basin of the water?" After one was brought to him, he washed the greasepaint off the skin of his face and hands, and even ran it through his hair. He revealed that his skin and hair were a burnt umber color, matched by his eyes. "The ones called primarchs said that you could be helping me. I am Jeok Seo Jin, and I am being the rightful King of Jeok." His expression was pale, but determined. "But I did not think I was expecting such a pretty girl to be the famous warden Nireli Indaren." He looked her over, with a special glance at her neck for a bondscar. Not seeing one, his eyes darkened somewhat. "What would you be of knowing from me?"

[The Eridani Imperium]

Nireli looked the Jeoken over, giving him a professional smile. However, the spark that lit in her eyes as she admired his body gave Veren a completely different story on Nireli’s feelings. “I have a few questions, of course. First, from what I’ve read in the report from Primarch Blackthorn, your Grandmother’s been in contact with the Brotherhood of the Serpent, yes? And this is the main reason why most communication from and to Jeok has been cut off?”

Nireli approached him. “And that you want my help specifically there?”

[Roania]

"Yes, that is what I am wanting. Though I am not being certain how you would help me," Jeok Seo Jin leaned forward. "You are seeming more for loving, then for fighting."

[The Eridani Imperium]

A growl was the only warning he got from the Chimeri Warden, before she grabbed him and pushed him to the wall. Her scent spiked with aggression and dominance as Nireli seized his arms, pulling them above his head as she leaned in, effectively paralyzing his body with her weight. His legs were useless as the Chimer had actually lifted him a few inches off the ground, rendering any attempt to work against gravity difficult. Nireli’s eyes were dark and her breath was hot with adrenaline as she looked into his, willing him to submit. “Even as I am made for loving… being a warrior is in my blood.”

[Roania]

The Jeoken gasped in shock, plainly having not expected her to have been able to do this. His eyes were as dark as hers. "...incredible." He whispered. "...yes. My grandmother died many years ago... she lives by being fed on her daughters... I have found proof, but it was not enough for the Emperor... and I am chased..."

[The Eridani Imperium]

“…Ah. So you went to Primarch Blackthorn, and he sent you here to request aid from the Empress and the Primarches.” Nireli considered, getting up and off him. “So, what proof do you have? And who’s after you?”

[Roania]

The prince reached into his pocket, and took out his purse. Then he reached into a hidden compartment of the purse itself, and took out a carefully folded square of paper. When he unfolded it, he passed it across to her. "I took this from my grandmother's desk." There was a scrap of ancient writing on the paper, and a carefully drawn image of a crystal. Not one of the pure crystals the Roanians usually used, this was broken and jagged. "Blackthorn said your office would be the best place to show you this."

[The Eridani Imperium]

"...Ah." Nireli's eyes flashed. "The Essence of the Void. Where did she get this? And I assume that she wants this back?"

[Roania]

"I am afraid I have no idea where she may have found it... though if I had to guess I would put the blame on that unusual man who arrived at the palace a few weeks ago. It was odd, because she normally refuses to see any foreigners... and doesn't even allow them to land." He frowned and shook his head. "I did not think she knew I had taken this picture, but I was followed... for all I know, I am still being followed. There are more than unusual men about the palace lately."

[The Eridani Imperium]

"Fair." Nireli considered. "And would the destroyer Primarch Stonewall transferred to a special task force have anything to do with the gun on Jeok?"