with an irritated sigh, the blonde pivoted, preparing himself to depart from the plebeians that dared to critique his chosen occupation. they felt entitled due to his blasé introduction of himself as a renowned bounty hunter, and due to their misguided beliefs, they deemed themselves superior to him. their frantic whispering brushed against his sensitive ears as they scrambled to uncover their mistake, not wanting to watch as their chosen protector vanished from their hovel of a store. pale brows furrowed as their harsh retorts filled the silence of the room, leaving a tangible tension in the wake of their misbegotten words. with his lips curving into a mockery of a smile, he shifted his body slightly, angling himself toward the exit while allowing his peripheral vision to catch the imbeciles.
emerald hued eyes bored into the duo as klaes forced himself to inhale and exhale at the standard rate. he wanted to maintain the façade of polite indifference; however, his eyes contained the truth as they glittered menacingly with unexpressed emotions. rage boiled underneath his neutral mask, shimmering underneath the surface and threatening to consume him, but the golden haired aristocrat refused to subject himself to the whims of the lower class. despite his questionable sanity, his heritage granted him a prominent position in society and conditioned him in the proper etiquette for dealing with the ruffians that inhabited the kingdom.
my good sirs, the young diplomat began, voice resounding in a monotonous timbre that frightened his
former employers. they proved to be fickle cowards that wasted time on baseless boasting.
our correspondence will be deemed null and void with the setting of the sun, so i purpose that we proceed with our scheduled transaction and forget about your complete lack of professionalism, the statement sliced through the tension, shattering the oppressive nature of the intangible notion and leaving the pair with their final orders, for yes, klaes’ remarks served as an order. they lacked the ability to contest his words. he was the puppeteer that commandeered their bodies for his own purposes, and as he watched, they practically trampled over one another in their rush to appease him. so yes, they resembled mere insects that he would continuously step upon, utilizing them for his own gain. nothing in life could be accomplished for free; the merciless lady fate would never allow that to occur.
pale lips curved into a victorious smirk as a brown bag appeared before him, the merchants practically shoving the rough material of the bag against his palms. the texture reminded him of the furs collected in his recent expedition, and the memories of the event brought his pet to the forefront of his mind.
thank you for your business, klaes murmured as dictated by social customs, which had been drilled into his brain from an early age. his father could not afford his heir turning their family into the laughing stock of the noble class.
may your coffers continue to fill with gems. the ancient saying escaped him without conscious thought as he began striding toward the aged door, pale hand pressing against the grainy surface and applying the pressure necessary to permit his flight from the building.
when he stepped into the street, the fair haired clansman began weaving through the bustling crowds that never seemed to disappear. people claimed that zöld represented the financial stability of the empire, and if the crowds refused to disperse, the residents could proceed with their lives without worrying about their immediate future. klaes believed the rumors to be fantastical speculation that the destitute and wealthy clung to. insular chuckles escaped him as he traversed the distance from his rendezvous point with his clients and where he left his pet, hoping that the dark haired strain remained in the near vicinity.
time passed quickly as he approached his destination. jade tinted eyes roved over the store fronts until he spotted an intriguing sign—intriguing due to the fact that it probably captured his kitten’s attention, and with a slight adjustment of his position, he approached the store, taking a deep breath and reestablishing his apathetic countenance. slender fingers flashed through his peripheral vision as he lifted his hand, pressing his palm against the door and stepping inside once the barrier granted him access to the previously hidden room. boot clad feet stepped over the threshold, waiting impatiently as the door swung shut behind him, for it would be impolite to proceed further into the store without guaranteeing that he followed common courtesy.
his gaze swept over the meager offerings of the store, roving over the merchandise and then settling upon a familiar silhouette. the soft
thunk of his shoes announced his presence as he stalked closer to his pet, and with the decrease in distance, an unfamiliar voice graced his ears, affirming his original assumption that casimir sought assistance from an employee. however, klaes did not understand why his dark haired leopard decided to subject himself to the blonde bimbo’s rambling. her words elicited a dismissive huff from the noble as he finally reached the table that the duo claimed for their work, which he recognized due to the cloaks spread out between them.
oh, yes, klaes began, interrupting the woman’s tirade with his softly lilting voice.
leopards have been heralded as magnificent creatures, but they are the prime example of perfect pets. his left hand rose from his side, descending toward casimir’s shoulder, and when his palm connected with the other’s shoulder, slender digits pressed harshly into the unyielding portion of the feline's body, attempting to burrow under the clothing that separated his nails from his pet’s skin.
ah. but i’m remise. a polite smile graced his pallid mien as he bent stiffly at the waist, barely bobbing his head toward the woman that dared to compliment his kitten.
my name is klaes, and i’ve come to fetch my wayward companion. his gaze shifted away from the impetuous female and landed on his partner, silently commanding the other to meet his gaze and apologize for cavorting with the strange woman.
Female
40
Male
