Zackaria sat quietly in his second office. He uses this one to discuss matters with guests. If he knew he'd receive ten at the same time he would have gotten more chairs. A large bay window with a desk in front all facing the entrance. A coffee table in the center surrounded by two three-person couches and two cushioned chairs. He took his place on the cushioned seat facing the door. Prince Garam stood behind and beside his master as he watched him tap his finger on the armrest in time with the clock on the wall. It was 10:33; just over an hour since the summoning took place. The quiet of the room ends with the door opening and Whistle entering.
He was still clutching his wound as he wandered in. "Please take a seat. We'll start discussing matters once everyone has arrived."
Whistle gave a pained, smug grin as he took a book from one of the bookshelves along the walls. He then layed down on top of the desk purposely knock a quill case into the floor to get more room. He opened the book and began reading as Zackaria stirred in his seat. A definite slight towards him that he decided not to address, though he was still angered by.
Afterwords came Vanity. She had a sour yet determined look. Before Zackaria could even open his mouth she was already making her demands. "I need a world map and a book of recent history." She stated crossing her arms. Zackaria nodded to Garam at which the prince took his leave to gather the queen her request. He returned shortly with maps and books in hand at which Vanity spread on the coffee table as she took in as much information as she could. Her legs in a uncomfortable position in between the coach and table as she leans forward moving her fingers across maps. Shortly afterwards Ag wandered in.
Ag moved over to the table looking at the map and pointed to a landmass. "That place looks like Wuth."
"That's what I was thinking, look he --" Vanity had a sudden realization.
"Wait... Wuth? As in the Wuth Empire?"
"Yes. Named after my father, Wuthahkah."
Vanity stood from her seat into a more formal posture. "So you are prince Ag. A pleasure to see you again." She said in her royal tone. Ag finally took a moment to actually look at her, as he had a flood of memories from many years ago. A treaty signing at which Ag had to attend to see his father perform some diplomacy. Ag remember seeing a little Demonkin girl run up and down the castle halls dragging an adult Lizardfolk everywhere she went. "So you are Queen Vanity Talvadi. A pleasure to see you again as well. You have the full effort of a Phoenix Knight at your beck and call." Ag fell on to his knee as he took a knight's bow.
"Please stand Ag. If my theory is correct, then we are equals in this new endeavor of ours." Vanity then shot an angry glance at Zackaria. Zackaria didn't notice however, as he was too busy in a silent panic realizing he may have pulled a Queen and a Prince from another world.
Everyone turned to the door as Bounty walked in. He froze like he just caught a gorgon's gaze. "I recognize that style of coat. You're a Savannah Runner." Vanity said.
"I don't know what yah talkin' about!" Bounty countered. He knew exactly what she was talking about. The Savannah Runners were an illegal mercenary ran Duchy within the Talvadi Queendom. Bounty was never actually affiliated with them, and only took on solo work to hunt down mercs who went rogue. The aforementioned duster he wore was a trophy he stole from a merc turned illegal weapon dealer; which lead to this misidentification.
"Either way..." Vanity continued. "It good to see there's at least three of us from the same world."
"The three of you are from the same world?" Whistle questioned, finally pulling himself from his book.
"Why? You envious, mate?" Bounty said as he took a wide birth around the room over to Whistle. Hoping to avoid further questioning from the queen.
"Gods no. I hope no one from my world came with me. It's full of assholes who shoot on sight because you appeared in their dining room."
"Second time I'm telling you, mate. Ain't my dinning room." Whistle sat up and clasped hands with Bounty as they have a bit of a bro hug. Whistle groaning from the sudden pain in his side.
"Shoot a guy one minute and you're acting like life long pals the next." Vanity whispered to herself. "Disgusting."
Mordeki then entered the room. "Mordekiiiiiiii!" Vanity's mood and pitch drastically increased.
"My Queen!" Mordeki replied as two hands gently grabbed onto the sides of his head.
"I don't know what I was going to do without you here."
"I was going to say the same, my queen." Ag, Garam, and Zackaria were taken aback by the full personality change of the Queen in front of them. Her cold, serious, and intimidating front shot dead in the street by a cheerful girl playing with her oversized scaly dog. They watched as a tail wagged back and forth under her long skirt. Her hands letting lose of his face. "My queen..." Mordeki continued. "Do you know why we're here?"
"Don't worry. I have a few theories, and that one..." Vanity glares again at Zackaria. "...will give a full explanation."
"In due time, once the other five get here."
The sixth to enter was Ave. No one payed attention to his entry as he moved to sit directly across from Zackaria. Though he was quite large he took his seat with an eerily silent grace. He observed Ag, Vanity, and Mordeki all look ever maps and books. Zackaria quietly talking to Garam, while Bounty and Whistle laughed about something.
It was all still too loud for Ave. The white noise of quiet chatter slowly turned into a violent ringing in his ears. He sat and focused as the sound around him deafened into absolute silence. Everyone was still making noise but Ave heard none of it. Peace at last once again.
Shortly after, Yoona made her way in. Mordeki tensed up noticing her entry. Yoona had another ache as he looked at her in such a way. Vanity noticed the sudden change in her court mate's demeanor, and looked over to Zackaria. "Zackaria, who were all the duos you summoned?"
"Well you have Bounty and Whistle behind me, and Mordeki and Yoona, who's here now. We also--"
"That's all I need Zackaria. Thank you." Vanity stood and stepped over to Yoona. "Excuse me. Could you be a dear and step out into the hall with me?" Yoona nodded and followed her out.