The look of shock followed closely by a crossing of arms and closed eyes is more than enough to make the little game worth it. [i]'Aww, no blush, but I can tell it kinda got to him'[/i] However the real treat comes when the kids at the end of the bed ask about their duties. Seishu's mind as always takes their words to the naughtiest place and he can not help the completely wicked grin that crosses his face at the idea of having his own little harem. [i]'She's even cute enough to make the cut. I normally don't go for girls, but she could make it'[/i] Rue begins chuckling lightly, face pressed firmly against Seishu's shoulder to keep from bursting out laughing when mind control is mentioned.

The Nightmare Guardian too feels a large wellspring of mirth building inside of him, but he holds it in carefully as Inui looks up at him curiously. The light shock from the doorway draws his attention to the rest of the entourage and he raises an eyebrow at the following comment from Harper. [i]'Ah yes, I and my antics are now well known, I am a legend before my time! Amazing aren't I?'[/i] Biting back his comebacks however he waits for Enasi to speak, keeping his grip on the minion's light. He knows he could throw Rue across the room and the little fairy would just be curious as to why he had to, but Inui is still settling into the idea of just what being with the Nightmare Guardian means so he listens closely. 

Meanwhile Seishu contemplates what he saw before Enasi managed to close his eyes. [i]'That protective nature of his. I bet he's feeling a little off kilter with how close I now am to these two. That line about stealing his minions, wasn't completely without a touch of something real. It wasn't a completely humorous statement'[/i] However his eyebrow raises once again in question as the siblings, which they obviously are, state that they will take the job. Ignoring Harper's comment for now Seishu looks the plant minions up and down. “And just what makes you think I want you around? Did you even think for a minute that I may have a say in this, or are you so brainwashed at this point that you think as long as your own guardian says it's what he wants you to do that you totally disregard the opinion of the only other being in the universe who matches his status?”

They both seem taken aback for a moment, but it is the sister who recovers the quickest. At first she flushes angrily and snaps back. “You are only here because our lord wishes it, and it is by his will, and not yours that we are in this room. You may equal him, but you are not our lord!” A dark ripple passes through Seishu and Rue quickly grabs Inui and slides him off the bed, the both of them retreating to stand next to Crios who is in his usual spot against the wall. Both Harper and he have become a little tense, but not seeing any reaction in Enasi, let the scene play out.

Finn had tried to keep his sister from reacting, but as he watches the younger ones move away from the guardian he too tenses up. Seishu is staring at the pair of them, his eyes half lidded. However the normally seductive look is now rather more frightening than anything else. Inui clenches his fist, jumping when Rue takes his hand and smiles up at him. Inui calms down a bit but can not help but look immediately back to Seishu as a dark aura sets up around his body. From what Enasi had given him the day before, and the lifetime of pain and sadness poured into him from Inui, Seishu has plenty of energy to make a little show. 

As the aura grows the two plant minions pull their weapons. Seishu raises an eyebrow, tilting his head, but says nothing. The siblings don't even seem to notice that their lord isn't acting out against the growing negative energy and instead focus on the guardian on the bed. Behind them just in Seishu's line of sight, Harper feels his fur beginning to stand on end. With a glance at Crios he can see the fox's tail fluffing up as well. [i]'What the hell is Seishu up to? Normally he's devious, not intimidating. Well, I don't know what he did with Crios, but for Rue, myself, and most definitely Inui, he didn't act like he was going to attack like this. Verbally maybe, but. . .'[/i] Harper's thoughts trail off as at last Seishu speaks.

The light in the room has dimmed, the dark energy enveloping the area. Seishu is careful however and he keeps it all well away from the room's occupants. Starla and Finn however are breathing hard, both of them not really sure what is going on, only that they managed to upset a very powerful being. Even if he is injured. Starla nearly jumps out of her skin when at last Seishu speaks. “You trust Enasi, right? Completely? You don't think he can be wrong about those really important matters you've all come to depend on him from, true?”

“Yes we do!” Starla snaps back, he hands tightening on her plant weapon. Finn nods in agreement, his fists tightening, the thorns seeming to grow slightly.

Seishu tilts his head the other way. “Are you absolutely sure?”

“Yes.” they say in unison, their energies meshing as the tension in the air rises.

Seishu brings his head back up with a cruel smile. “Then Prove it. Don't move.” They both look at him with wide eyes and they both swallow hard. A faint look of realization dawns on Finn's face and he motions for his sister to comply. She looks up at him with an intense look before nodding. The second her eyes are back on Seishu thick black whips of energy last out towards the siblings. He does not fault them their twitches at the sudden motions, but they hold their ground as the lashes stop bare centimeters from their throats. He holds them in place and speaks softly, but loud enough for the entire room to hear. “I have just proven how much Enasi trusts me. Even as my polar opposite, he believes in me and my actions, a kind of trust that shows a respect for me and my decisions.”

The two spare a glance at their guardian before returning their attention to Seishu. His whips retract, the air slowly clearing as he draws as much of the energy back in as he can. A light smile graces his lips as he continues. “I am glad to see you are willing to draw against me, it's encouraging, but I will say once again that I have a right here to say who I do and don't want around me. I don't expect the same things out of everybody, each being their own being and with their own personalities and talents. However,” His eyes narrow. “I do expect at least a modicum of respect even if you are not my minions. I am very fond of my counterpart, as well as my own life, so I would never actually harm you on purpose, but I also have a nearly uncontrollable temper which is most easily triggered by stupidity.” Letting out a sigh as the last of the energy clears the room his smile turns kind, his eyes soft and gentle. “So, if you would, tell me a little bit about why [b]you[/b] think you want to take the job while Doc here keeps me from doing any real damage.”

As if expecting it Crios steps forward, pulling a syringe from his sleeve. Rue climbs up on the bed, pulling Inui behind him as they move around to the other side of Seishu so he can rest against the guardian's arm. Inui on the other hand settles a little lower on the bed, resting on his side with his head propped up on one hand so he can see both the siblings and Seishu's face. [i]'That was kinda scary at first, but somehow I could tell that he wasn't really gonna hurt them'[/i] the red eyed minion muses, looking to the green clad minions as they put their weapons away and seem to think seriously about what Seishu is asking of them.

Crios on the other hand leans in a little close to Seishu while administering his shot and whispers, “Kinda a bit rough on them, weren't you?” Without hesitation the Nightmare Guardian shakes his head ever so slightly. 

“Unlike you guys, I can't read you at a distance. I've met Harper on the battlefield many times, so I already had a feel for him before I was trapped here. These guys however I have never met, and to get to know someone, the best way is to pull out their true nature through fear. For a Night like me at least. And before you go there, Inui is different, and I'm not saying any more on the matter of him. He is for Enasi and I to discuss.” Inui overhears his name and looks up. The intense conversation at the head of the bed makes him swallow and look over to Rue. Rue, who'd heard the whole thing just smiles at him, letting him know everything is alright. Seishu does not look to his counterpart, knowing he's going to have to hear for what he did from the red haired male, but for now he needs to focus on the green beings at the foot of his bed.