[h2][color=royalblue][center][i]K i n g    R u f u s[/i][/center][/color][/h2]

While Deva and Eos were often seen conversing with their underlings following the climactic conflicts which  were drawing the eye of each faction, the King of Hell had been strangely absent. It wasn't like he wasn't around to be seen, even if he was sleeping on his couch-throne half the time, Rufus was still very much available. 

Following the Battle for the Sea of Ruthria, the king sat in contemplation of this absence of company, determining that this was clearly a result of leading a faction known for duplicity, backstabbing, horrific treatment of their friends and foes, as well the combatants fearing his wrath after their recent failure. After all, the battle had all the outwards appearance of being the Demon's victory until the very end when it all fell apart, so why wouldn't they have feared reprisal from the leader of their faction?

[color=royalblue]"Oh!"[/color] The King leapt up from his throne without any prompting, startling the hanger-ons who did nothing but liven up the room with their presence. [color=royalblue]"I do believe I see a grouping of my subjects. Conspiracy, or idiocy? If they are so reticent to report to me I will just have to bring the waterboard to the horses myself."[/color] Without a spoken word or twitch of his fingers, the air shimmered in front of the king as though it were heated, and when he stepped through he disappeared without a trace. 

A similar shimmer appeared another throne room currently playing host to three demons and a prisoner of the Heaven's who was being treated oddly well, depositing Rufus onto the very throne that Henry had just vacated with a McDonald's happy meal on his lap, fries being thrown into his open mouth. The runt of the litter in Henry's pack didn't know any better and turned to the King, only to have a chicken nugget throne down it's snarling mouth withing a parting glance from Rufus.[color=royalblue]"It's so nice to see you all here together. I'd been hoping you'd come to see, as we all have so much to discuss, but it appears that everyone is avoiding me."[/color]

[color=royalblue]"So...what'cha doing here?"[/color] He asked over the sounds of a choking hell hound, looking rather calm even with the edge cutting into his voice. [color=royalblue]"Does it have to do with this prize of yours, Henry? It almost reminds me of a prisoner you had taken, Victoire. One of great importance that should have been taken straight to me."[/color] Rufus settled his gaze on the vampire, a silent threat being conveyed as a the air shimmered all around her. [color=royalblue]"Perhaps you could take this opportunity to explain what ever happened to Bastion? Perhaps Sliske here was aware of her fate as well? And I know that Henry certainly isn't the type to forfeit anything he gets his hands upon."[/color]

[color=royalblue]"If you don't mind sparing a few minutes for your king, a report would go a long way towards keeping you from finding what the core of a star looks like."[/color]

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