ZYFAN:

Greetings Washi. It is time you opened your eyes.

WASHI:

Zyfan?  What has happened?

ZYFAN:

I have been told that Fin knocked you out, with only one punch. Are you alright? Shall I call my sister to heal you?

WASHI:

That will not be necessary. I remember now. Those … peasants.

ZYFAN:
Perhaps you should refrain from using that word again.

WASHI:

Perhaps.

ZYFAN:

And I think it best for all concerned if this incident 

remains between us. That is, if you agree?

WASHI:
I agree. I do not need your assistance, I am quite 

capable of standing on my own.

ZYFAN:

As you wish. So how is it that Fin was able to get the better of you?

WASHI:

Karanthir distracted me. I should have known they would band 

together like a pack of dogs. There is no honor among them.

ZYFAN:

You speak of honor? After everything you have done.

WASHI:

I have done what I was told to do, by those who command me.

ZYFAN:

No matter what the consequences - yes I see that now. 

I shall not be led about like you. That is one thing I am certain of.

WASHI:

As the next One, you have that option. I do not. 

WASHI:

… In the future Zyfan, I hope we can work well together. Once you’re seated on the throne, we will be thrown together often. It would be best if past grievances were forgotten.

ZYFAN:

I agree. Will you promise not to antagonize Karanthir or his family again?

WASHI:

Do you have such a promise from him?

ZYFAN

I have no need. He will not make a promise that he may not be 

able to keep. However, I know he will not act unless provoked.

WASHI:

He's told you this?

ZYFAN:

Not in so many words, but Karanthir is honorable. He knows he has an 

advantage over you. He will let you be, if you do the same.

WASHI:

He has no advantage, other than a brother who protects him. 

WASHI:

You think much of him.

ZYFAN:

Oh I am quite smitten by him. I await your promise.

WASHI:

I shall be nothing but polite to your paramour as long 

as I receive the same from him.

ZYFAN:

You will, that - I can promise.