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PRINCE &
The VAMP
the PRINCE
& the VAMP
PRINCE &
The VAMP
KARANTHIR:
Did you sleep well my prince?
ZYFAN:
Much better now that you are beside me. Did you find it difficult sleeping alone?
KARANTHIR:
I don’t want to upset you, but while we were apart,
I was never in bed alone.
ZYFAN:
Oh no?
KARANTHIR:
Honestly, it wasn’t my fault. I certainly didn't seek company. And I always went to bed alone but when I awoke,
there he’d be.
ZYFAN:
He?
KARANTHIR:
Yes, Orrie.
ZYFAN:
Orrie! Your little brother?
KARANTHIR:
Who else?
ZYFAN:
Oh? Well then - I do not mind.
KARANTHIR:
I did. You’d be surprised how much space a child of that size can take up. I won’t even attempt to describe the shock of his ice cold feet upon my person.
ZYFAN:
How terrible for you. It is a wonder that you survived it.
KARANTHIR:
Sarcasm my prince? Is that something you picked up at court?
ZYFAN:
Perhaps.
KARANTHIR:
So, are you going to tell me what went on there?
ZYFAN:
You said it could wait.
KARANTHIR:
Yes, and I’ve waited, so out with it.
ZYFAN:
I suppose I should start with the councilors, they have
decided it is time for me to choose a wife.
KARANTHIR:
I beg your pardon?
ZYFAN:
As the next One, I will need a wife. I am sorry for not
mentioning this sooner. I just thought there
would be more time.
KARANTHIR:
So we’re to choose a wife are we? How interesting.
There's much to consider. We need to decide
just what we want in a woman.
ZYFAN:
We?
KARANTHIR:
You don’t think I’d let you make such an important decision
on your own, do you?
ZYFAN:
This is not quite the reaction I was expecting.
KARANTHIR:
Oh Zyfan, I already knew you’d need a bride before your
coronation. Seriously, did you think I was raised in a barn? All right
so I was, still, we peasants do have some knowledge
on the workings of the royal court.
KARANTHIR:
... So tell me, do they parade the 'candidates' about
for you to see?
ZYFAN:
It is nothing like that. My input will mean very little.
KARANTHIR:
Pity. I would’ve enjoyed that.
ZYFAN:
Her appearance will not matter to the councilors.
KARANTHIR:
It will to me, as well as her intellect and personality.
At the very least she ought to be pleasant, don't you think?
ZYFAN:
I am more concerned with ... Karanthir, what if … what if she refuses to allow me to continue my relationship with you?
KARANTHIR:
That's not going to happen. I’ll simply charm the pants
off her, so to speak. I’m a very likeable fellow you know.
She will find me invaluable, you’ll see.
ZYFAN:
You do realize that I will need to … to ...
KARANTHIR
… to impregnate the lass as soon as the marriage vows are spoken.
ZYFAN:
Karanthir, what if I cannot?
KARANTHIR:
Don't the councilors' confirm that sort of thing with seers
so they know an heir’s in the future?
ZYFAN:
Well yes, but that is not what I mean. I mean what if I can-not?
KARANTHIR:
Oh that not. Zyfan, you've been with women before.
ZYFAN:
That was a long time ago.
KARANTHIR:
It’s not something that one forgets how to do my prince.
ZYFAN:
Perhaps but … I like women, I really do ... but not like that. I have never liked ... I mean I just am not very good ...
KARANTHIR:
… at being on top, so to speak.
ZYFAN:
Well, yes.
KARANTHIR:
I can help you with that.
ZYFAN:
How?
KARANTHIR:
You let me deal with that …
ZYFAN:
Karanthir I have not finished telling you everything.
There is more.
KARANTHIR:
More? Are we to have two wives?
ZYFAN:
Two? Why would I need …You are having fun with me.
KARANTHIR:
Always, but go on.
ZYFAN:
Washi was there.
KARANTHIR:
Your infamous ex?
ZYFAN:
I ran into him, literally. I was rushing to … somewhere and the next thing I knew, I was flat on the floor. When I looked up, he was standing above me.
KARANTHIR:
With you on your royal bottom, oh my poor prince.
ZYFAN:
It was not one of my finest moments, believe me. Later, he was at the banquet. His clan has made an alliance with ours
- which includes Washi moving here, for diplomatic reasons.
KARANTHIR:
Here? With us? In the human realm? For what purpose?
ZYFAN:
Who knows? Syrrah told Uncle it was not a good idea,
but he insisted.
KARANTHIR:
Doesn’t your Uncle know that Washi treated you badly
and then accused you of stealing his precious genie?
ZYFAN:
Washi made a formal apology to me before the council. He also withdrew all charges concerning the theft of Io. And so, since my Uncle is also the One, I have no choice but to obey his wishes.
KARANTHIR:
Fine. Let Washi move in. There are a few things I'd
like to discuss with him.
ZYFAN:
You must let me handle this. I think I am being tested by the One and Washi too. Washi’s brother is the Sheikh . I cannot let him have the upper hand with me ever again. Promise me, you will do nothing.
KARANTHIR:
I can’t make that promise. However, I will give you the time
you need to settle things with him. Then – he’s mine.
ZYFAN:
That will suffice. Karanthir, there is still more.
ZYFAN:
… Washi kissed me. He took me completely by surprise. I stopped him as soon as it began but I thought you should know.
KARANTHIR:
Did he slip you the tongue?
ZYFAN:
He certainly did not!
KARANTHIR:
Really? I believe I’ve lost any respect I may have had for
this ex of yours. If it had been me, I assure you,
tongues would've been involved.
ZYFAN:
Well, now you know all that happened.
