A Much-Needed Discussion

[himbosupreme]

Who ⬤ Cain Knightley and the Enma
What ⬤ Cain has a promotion, but also a few burning questions he's determined to ask the Enma, whether the Enma likes it or not.
When ⬤ July
Where ⬤ Enma's Office
Content Warnings ⬤ None....


The promotion probably shouldn't have shocked him seeing how he had participated in the tower raid, but to have one come so soon after recieving his sword...he felt almost a little too gifted. But that wasn't the point here. The point was that he could again meet the Enma himself face to face and finally get some answers from the man.

Cain wasn't easily intimidated, but the Enma was truly a frightening presence. Still, he wasn't backing down.

"Lord Enma," he said, bowing formally, "if you have time, I would like to ask a couple questions of you."

His tone was polite, but the force behind the words is deadly serious.

Comments

[jigokumods]

"Whether I meant the enemy, or myself, is immaterial. What matters is that you're no good to anyone dead, Sergeant. And I am not going to allow you to rush, head first, to your end. Firstly... because we have a contract."

Which was probably the most important matter, but...

"... And secondly, I know you still have new horizons to reach. Your anger, in this moment, your passion... that is what holds you back from them. You ask... but you do not listen."

[himbosupreme]

"Then tell me what's going on!!" It was the heat of the moment and Cain had finally lost his temper. In truth this had been building up for awhile, and the Enma saying almost verbatim what Oz and all the other wizards had already said to him had broke the shell.

He didn't even realize he'd taken his sword and driven it into the floor until it had already happened. He was glad none of the other wizards were here to see him like this as it would probably destroy what little credibility he had left with them. "How can I listen to anything if you don't give me a straight answer?? How am I supposed to listen to any of you when that's all you give me to work with?!"

[jigokumods]

The Enma, perhaps unsurprisingly, did not flinch at Cain's outburst. It barely seemed to register.

"Your courage has earned my respect, Sergeant. Your recklessness harms my trust. You will receive information that is pertinent to your orders. Nothing more, nothing less."

And then he just... goes back to the window.

"If that situation is unacceptable to you, then your options are simple; break your contract, or earn that trust."

[himbosupreme]

Cain would never think of breaking a contract. It was something akin to a promise and he didn't know if it worked differently here; but the risk of losing his magic was nothing he'd ever play with. And his honor and pride....

He felt ashamed of himself. He pulled the sword out of the floor in a single motion, putting it back into the scabbard before bowing. "I apologize for the unsightly display. Please send any bill for damages to me. I......thank you for your time."

He knew he had far overstayed his welcome, and anything else he did now would probably damage what little standing he had left. Cain pauses for a moment, almost tempted to maybe say something, explain himself, apologize-but he remained silent, and left through the door he was let.