__________ POV Ashton__________
We waited around in silence for a while. Kurapika and I pretended not to know each other, mainly because that would complicate things.
It was mostly a silent agreement, if the bodyguards of two different princes acted familiar then the others will start suspecting an alliance forming and would target them.
Kurapika would likely be in a bit of trouble if the one he's supposed to protect gets targeted by more people.
Although I wouldn't care much if that happened, it doesn't matter whether it's one ant biting at my ankles or ten.
Momoze didn't seem all that tense about the whole situation. Kurapika also relaxed a lot when seeing me. A familiar face is nice to see I guess.
The woman and child he was protecting still looked tense. I guess all of the princes should recognize me from my little warning during the ship's presentation.
The Blonde Girl just looked at me curiously from time to time. She turned her gaze away every time I tried to make eye contact.
Maybe she considers that a condition for my 'Control Hatsu'. After all, they can only come to that conclusion since they are quite ignorant when it comes to relics.
All of the bodyguards were standing behind their respective prince. But I wasn't really going to wait while standing.
I took out a chair from my void and sat down at the table, right beside Momoze.
The blonde princess's servants were about to speak up, but their leader raised her hand, signalling them to shut up.
Eventually, I got bored and took out my tea making set, using a portable stove was also fine. I started making tea for Momoze and me.
She seemed happy with the taste. The rest of the room, Kurapika included, looked at me weirdly. But no one spoke up.
I decided to tease them a bit though. "Would you people like some fine tea?" I asked in a refined tone. The tense atmosphere was starting to get on my nerves after all.
The Blonde Girl released a sigh, she still didn't look at me, or talk to me, but she extended her hand anyway.
She was a bit rude, but being careful isn't all that bad a thing. I gave her a cup with a smile on my face.
I could see Momoze pout a bit. But I can't really ignore the awkwardness in the room just like that.
Kurapika decided to speak out. "I think some tea would be nice right now..." He also came towards me, I poured him two cups. And he gave one to the woman and kept one himself.
Eventually, the door opened widely. A tall man walked in, he had orange spiky hair raised upwards and to the sides. He was muscular and around 2.1 meters.
Quite tall, but then again, Beyond was even taller. I think Beyond took that from his father, who used to be a bit taller than me in his youth.
Linne also wasn't all that short. So I guess they mixed quite well.
The First Prince, Benjamin, looked at us with a smirk on his face. Out of a few other doors came his servants. Surrounding us in the process.
The First Prince took his seat at the head of the table and looked at his siblings(and aunt). Eventually realising that I was also seated.
"I don't understand why a servant is also seated. But it is great to se-" He started speaking, but since he didn't start with an apology I must remind him of the circumstances.
"I must say... The accommodations of the first prince are quite lacklustre, I even had to brew tea for myself and the other guests." I said with a calm smile. Interrupting his loud voice with my even tone.
The Blonde Girl smirked a bit as she saw her first brother clenching his fists. Momoze also seemed a bit amused by this. The only one that was uneasy was the woman holding the child.
"Don't speak out of turn servant! Momoze! Discipline your people well, I don't want to need to do it for you." He said hauntingly. Probably not appreciating the fact that I was sitting down at the same table with him.
Kurapika scoffed, being offended for my sake. I didn't know our relationship progressed to this point. But I guess I am his last living relative.
Now that I think about it... I technically am really his relative, DNA-wise that is. If I were to have a child, they'd also have the Scarlet Eyes. So that might not actually be that big of a lie...
Momoze just smiled a bit at her brother's foolishness. And it seems this wasn't the reaction Benjamin was expecting, as he raised an eyebrow in confusion.
I guess he's used to the shy and warm personality of his younger sister. Thinking he could intimidate her easily. But she's a bit too calm for his liking.
"I called you all today to speak on an important matter." He scanned the room, looking at all of us. Get to the point already, attack us or form an alliance, I want to head back and sleep more.
"I don't believe we can-" He started speaking again.
"Can you just get to the point? You've already made us wait for you, now you're further wasting our time." Ooh, I like this blonde already. Really mirroring my disdain for this useless facade he's putting on.
He's obviously going to attack us all. She just wants to get it over with. Her confidence is most impressive.
"Settle down Camilla..." He said as veins started popping up on his forehead.
So her name's Camilla huh? Neat.
He gathered three princes here, two of the weaker ones and one that I can assume he sees as a threat. He probably plans to turn Momoze and the woman against Camilla. Hoping to eliminate her quickly.
Then he probably wants to kill the other two whilst they least expect it. This feels a lot like a beginner level plot. I guess he doesn't have any great advisor by his side.
The plan isn't bad, but neither I nor Kurapika would ever fall for something so boorish. I may be giving Kurapika a lot of credit here, but he has made a positive impression on me.
I'd find it hard to believe that he would be so simple-minded.
He looked at the woman and Momoze, ignoring Camilla for now. "I want to form an alliance with the two of you."
Wow, this guy is blunt. Camilla also raised her eyebrow at the unveiled threat.
"I believe it's best for us to take down Camilla first, as she is one of the biggest threats on this ship..." He looked at Momoze and the woman for agreement. But he got a few raised eyebrows.
Camilla was obviously glaring daggers at the large idiot. But she didn't say anything. Only looked at me with a smirk.
Eventually, Kurapika and I looked at each other. I nodded at him, hoping we'd be thinking about the same thing.
We both leaned over to our respective prince, whispering something to them.
"Ok then... We agree to your alliance..." They both said at the same time.
This is where things get a bit more entertaining.
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