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"The shadows are moving."
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Are the shadows moving, truly? Or is a trick of the eye? A trick of the light?
It's hard to say, when the scenery all looks the same--sprawling desert sands dyed white in the light of the moon--among the ruins of past lives who'd found a way to survive despite the ever challenging gauntlet of the vast desert, making it their home, regardless.
Their fortitude is almost admirable.
Almost. Because it still didn't make much of a difference, when paired against a larger, hungrier predator.
And yet, it was no trick of the light that the shadows did still, then, as in a brief moment--after having taken his would-be prey to the ground--the Gerudo King sees his own face reflected back at him.
No....not quite. There are different scars. Their eyes are not quite the same shade. They wear their hair different, and with unalike ornamentation.
It's enough to have him snapping back, clawed hand braced against the stone wall behind him, eyes narrowed in light of possible sorcery.
"Who," The words are ground out from behind pointed teeth. "Are you?"
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"Oh, now that is rich," Says the voice in a hiss, shadows darkening around his form until he's almost completely swallowed by them.
"A fool to attempt such mockery, you are; But I will give you this, that your blind claim at my visage is none too faulted."
His back straightens with a slow roll, and each pop of his spine settling into place can be heard clearly. Searing amber eyes narrow, and the hand not bracing himself upon the wall raises, claws flexing as if deciding how to strike.
"Know this," He says, as the shadows press forward, limiting vision in the ruins. "That I am Ganondorf Dragmire, Third King of my Name. And I do not take kindly to impersonating shades."
cont. || @ourowndemise
Oh, it was strange. A magic portal had sucked him through, and it was rather unpleasant. Soon, he was dropped onto the sand. Was he back home or--
Thoughts were immediately on pause as he pounced upon by some rather large beast form. His breath caught in his throat as he looked up at whomever this man was. Molten gold eyes stared into the other's and it.. What the hell was this sorcery? Ganondorf was soon released and he immediately got up from his position.
The question took him aback for a moment. "Ganondorf Dragmire. Who the hell are you?!" he shouted as an ice dagger formed into his hand as he stanced himself.
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When the other--his mirror--disarmed himself, that magic dagger dissolving to nothing.. That is when the demon quieted.
He listened intently, as he was want to do, assessing the situation for any lie, and yet found none. And he was rather talented in that regard, after all.
So, after a moment's deliberation, he stepped forward from the shadows and into the moonlight, to better be seen, and converse. He did not bow. He did not speak a greeting, but rather canted his head; That seemed to be the extent of his formality, for now.
"The question then is," The demon replies, shadows mingling with the extended malice, curious and searching. "Where have you come from, vure-hebi?"
A sneer showed on his face as he watched the shadows move. Ebb and flow against the other and he could hear the popping. Hearing the other's words, he frowned as he watched those shadows move outward. Hearing the name he spoke. Ganondorf straightened and that ice dagger dissolved.
"I am no shade. I do not "claim" anything. I am the first King of my name, and I do not play games."
His hand waved as malice slithered out of his hand to clear away the shadows. The shadows the other could control so he could see just a bit better. "I was dropped here. I did not seek you out as some game you think I am meant to play."
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Ah, and there came the animosity.
It makes the demon's eye twitch, and shadows and malice briefly push against each other--but after a tense silence, the force on both ends seems to lessen.
He wouldn't be receiving answers if the other "him" was dead, after all. Perhaps conversation would help him find just where this doppelganger had arisen from...so that he could destroy any pathways back to his world. There only needed to be one predator in these rolling sands, after all.
"That is where you are," The demon replies, attempting to temper his voice with calmness. "And it is my home, as well. I am sure you understand the unease I express at your presence, if you are me."
Arms were brought together at his chest. It did not matter how big this other version of himself was, he wasn't backing down. Ganondorf could feel himself vibrating. If you could call it that. Maybe it was such a close proximity to the other's darkness. The malice began to wisp off of him like smoke. Red and black particles in the air.
"I come from the Gerudo Desert. That is all you need to know," he spoke. The term he used made him sneer. Dropped into some world that was not his own and being accused by some.. version of himself. It angered him. A flash of red showed in his gaze at the other. No. He must stay calm. Anger and violence never solved anything.
Breathe. In, and out. Find the humanity in you--the Gerudo King you are--and converse. Do not pitch a fit.
"Well," Ganondorf says, clicking his tongue; His form shifts, ever slightly...and those demonic attributes fade away, as he pushes his hair back and away from his face. Regal would be a fitting word for his manner, switched easily from the more base quirks shown before. "If it is any consolation to you, I also wish to send you home, despite the...sa'oten."
His head tilts, and he settles one hand on his hip, to not mirror the pose of the other, as instinctual as it was.
"Perhaps you could tell me what it is you remember before you arrived; What you saw, or did."
A grumble left him as he stood before the other. A flash of red was in his normally golden hues. The malice backed off from the shadows, but that didn't mean he wasn't on edge still. What a funny joke the Gods and Goddesses loved to play on him. Another grumble.
"There is no familiarity here and I do not wish to stay longer than I have to." When the other spoke of ifs, he couldn't help but let out a chuckle. "Neither of us are the same. The only thing we share is name only." It was the truth. They were two very different people, and he could tell that just in presence alone.
Breathe. Breathe breathe breathe--
A hot breath is exhaled from his flared nostrils, and perhaps his eyes reflect in the moonlight, like a large animal's would..But he maintains composure, and seethes in the back of his mind. The feeling of fire licks at his spine, and yet still, he holds.
"I am simply searching for answers," The King stresses, speaking slowly and quietly. "And I am not accusing you.. I apologize, sincerely, for my earlier accosting."
His grip tightens at his side, but he still speaks, holding his hunger at bay.
"May we work together to find your way home? I do not wish to keep you here, especially not of your own volition."
A rumble in his chest. Almost thought provoking. "I did nothing and I saw nothing before I was sucked through some Gods damned portal and here.. with you," he grumbled. There was a light glow upon his right hand, and it throbbed along with the glow. The energies were not helping him calm down. The pull to bring out his more.. lionesque features was strong. Though, he did not want a fight.
"Next thing I knew, I was here and you were on top of me in.. whatever form you may call that. I had no intentions of leaving home. Especially not here to be spoke to as if it was."
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Too much effort. Not enough fear.
A hand raises, then, to delicately squeeze at the bridge of his nose, exhaling slowly, to the count of one....two...three. And then Ganondorf lowers his hand, his expression neutral, lifting both arms from his sides as he turns his back to the other.
"Because I will turn my back to you, first." He says, and waits a moment before righting himself, arms crossed and gripping at his own elbows. "I will apologize again if you require it of me, but I was not expecting you here--and will not attack you again. I give you my word as King."
A pause, and he raises his hand, pointing across the sands towards the town.
"...The word of a King should count for something, should it not?"
There was still a wariness that Ganondorf harbored for the other. Sure, this was another version of him, but he wasn't giving him any leeway on that front. He knew his destiny and he knew that he wasn't so innocent himself. This other was no different, and he could tell that by the energy he was putting off.
"How am I to know you aren't simply going to attack me the moment I turn my back to you? Forgive me for my hesitance, but you haven't exactly proven to be trustworthy," he explained. His stance was never wavering. Surely the other knew he wasn't some weak person he could simply sink his teeth into.
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Alright. Progress was progress, as much as he wanted to sink his teeth into this man just to wipe the look from his face--
Ganondorf took a breath, straightened himself and his robes, and started a pace of walking to the palace in the city.
"We will have you stay at the palace, for now," His eyes trail to the other's face, and then he turns back to watch where he's walking, steps sure in the cool of the desert night.
"If that is agreeable to you. In the morning, one of my more magically inclined sisters will be asked her counsel. I ask that any issue you have with me does not touch my people--My Kingdom is my pride, and the people in it are precious. Treat them with respect."
"Hmmmn.." he uttered out, but did not take his eyes off of the other before he decided to look to where the other was pointing. His body turned before walking a bit further away from the other. He didn't want to be here. The energy was so damn.. strange. It was familiar and yet it was so very different.
Ganondorf turned his head to look at the other. "Lead the way oh precious King," he spoke in a condescending tone of voice. His face still harsh with wariness.
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"If you would attempt to not antagonize me," The taller male speaks, biting the side of his cheek to keep his voice neutral. "I would greatly appreciate it. I do not know you, but if this is home to you as well, I trust you will act appropriately even without warning."
As they approach the gates, the guards stationed outside look wary--but Ganondorf waves his hand to dismiss them, and though they obviously have questions, they let the two pass.
"Sarq', ke-saaba. Nothing to be alarmed about. Continue your duties."
The King escorts his company further up, along staircases, through side doors; And though they receive odd looks, no one attempts to stop them. When Ganon shuts the door to his chambers, he pinches at the bridge of his nose again, then settles himself at his desk.
A sigh. Of course, he would have to stay at the palace. Confuse all of those poor people that there was two of the other. Though, he was smaller and looked somewhat different, it would still confuse them.
The other spoke of his kingdom and the pride he had. Didn't that sound familiar? "You do know whom you are speaking with, right? This may not be my Kingdom, but I will treat your sisters with respect as if they were my own. Maybe this won't be so bad. Being somewhere.. familiar."
It wasn't quite home, but he could deal with it until he could get home. Feet moved to keep up with the other. His own robes flowing lightly as he walked.
“ are you… smelling me? ”
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He clicks his tongue, but backs away from the other a step, eyes trailing to the side to inspect the stone of the hallway. Fascinating, truly.
"No."
i promised you i'd never leave you.
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"Then what was that?" He asks, hissed through his teeth. He's not afraid. No, not Ganondorf, not this one's Kamai--he cannot be. But the thought of their recent distance, with no word of the other's wellfare...
It makes him very uncomfortable.
"Not even a message? A notice? A smoke signal for Din's sake?"
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He takes a moment, still, even as the other speaks, to center himself. It wasn't often that he went without something to eat--but going back out again tonight wasn't happening, so he would simply have to stop by the kitchens and attempt to quell his appetite further until the next evening.
"If I had fallen into your kingdom, would you have left me to my own devices?" The demon asks, before picking up some paperwork he'd been avoiding; And he sighs, and grabs his quill, looking to correct mistakes. "Perhaps our reasoning is different, but you can stay here until this is sorted. There is no reason to not make you comfortable, as a King should be."
"I was not antagonizing you. I was simply stating--" Nope. He was shutting up. There was no sense in continuing an argument when he didn't wish for such a thing. This was a "new" place, and he was a stranger here. A stranger to these people. He stayed silent the entire walk. His eyes stayed forward and did not dare to look at anyone else. He'd rather not make things more awkward than they already are.
The palace was rather large, and it was quite intricate. He followed after the other to make sure he did not get lost and possibly anger the other more.
Once inside the chamber with the other, he simply watched the other settle at the desk. What was he to do? To say? There wasn't much he seemed to say that didn't irritate the other in some way.
"You could have simply left me where I stood, you know? I would've figured out things on my own. This is only hindering your duties."
A huge strength of yours as a roleplay is how just.. alive you really make your Ganondorf. He's very fluid and natural and I feel like I am actually talking to him and just.. He's amazing and so are you!! ;n;
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HELLO?? LIN DON'T YOU DARE MAKE ME CRY ;-;
fsfnjs Thank you SO much, I really try to let him be a person and it's really nice to know I get that right even a little bit!!! <3
@redempti
His "guest" seemed to be lost in his own thoughts, lamenting something the other didn't know or care to--So he busies himself with his work until spoken to, and glances up at the other politely, voice even as he speaks. "Not tonight," He says, and gestures with one hand to the bed at the other side of the room. "I believe you should sleep, however. I will wake you in the morning when the sister that I have in mind has risen."
"If you had fallen into my kingdom.. I don't exactly know what I would do. Though, I would help you in any way that I could. My world.. my kingdom.. is quite different than this one," he spoke softly. He wondered what they were all doing. How his mother would fair not having him there. His father was gone and now she would believe her only child.. her son.. was gone now, too. A let out a sigh as he covered his face.
Frustration and sadness then overtook him. Though, he should not dwell on it long. Whether he liked it or not, he was stuck here until further notice. Hands moved away as he looked at the other. "Since I'm stuck here.. is there anything I can help with? I'm not going to piggy back off of your generosity. That isn't what I do."
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"I do not see this as a reason to be shamed. Stop being so delicious if you do not wish to be dined upon."
"Your joke about 'fine' being how I looked and not how I was, left much to be desired."
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"Incorrect. Your last innuendo was even worse. Do better, ne ottas."
"Excuse me? My innuendos are pretty good, thank you very much."
"Ne ottas, I am teasing you. Let me stress that to you." A little clear of his throat. "I value my breath, my dear, so I would appreciate if you stopped stealing it every time you walked by."
@ourowndemise replied to your post “⚠️ Thinks that his pickup lines and puns are...”:
"Incorrect. Your last innuendo was even worse. Do better, ne ottas."
"Excuse me? My innuendos are pretty good, thank you very much."
A smile, though smug, tugs up his lips.
"You must be rubbing off on me." He presses a kiss to the other's temple, a gentle hand at his waist.
"Ne ottas, I am teasing you. Let me stress that to you." A little clear of his throat. "I value my breath, my dear, so I would appreciate if you stopped stealing it every time you walked by."