Kneel Before The King [Charade] [Blitz]

Kovu -

Standing in the forest, staring at nothing, an unpleasant figure approached him. He could tell that it was Sebastian, by the way he walked and how domineering he looked, even in the dim light.

As he approached, he yawned and planted his feet right next to Kovu. Too close for comfort, really, but then he could be a mile away and Kovu wouldn't be comfortable with it. He was cautious of Sebastian, though there seemed to be something between him and Zanita. Kovu trusted her decisions, so by extension he had to attempt getting along with Sebastian.

"The cold just has a way of making a person feel alive. Doesn't it?"

No, not really. Kovu didn't feel any more alive, but that the cold was wearing on him. With a punch to the shoulder - Kovu had to stop himself from flinching - Sebastian pressed forward with more mostly pointless banter. "What are you up to out here?"

He didn't have much to say to that, so he shrugged.

"Nothing," he said brusquely.

Kovu began tuning Sebastian out when he got that tone to his voice - that I'm better than you so I'm going to taunt you sort of sound. Not like you would talk to a child, but like you would talk to a boy who's easily provoked to anger. He heard and understood the words (a little too much about the part of somebody keeping him warm and about trusting him, of all people.

He shook his head sharply. "No, it's not your business. I really am doing nothing - just thinking. And don't talk to me like that." Sebastian slapped him on the back, and that was a little too much contact for the night - especially since the "friendly gestures" would give him bruises. Not that he could feel them much, but he still had those scars hidden beneath his shirt.

Turning away from Sebastian, he faced the tents. Obviously, it was foolish to stand out in the cold when he could just as easily think inside his tent. Especially because Sebastian wouldn't bother him there.

Kovu frowned, dusting off his jacket where Sebastian grabbed it. He almost said "Don't touch me!" but Sebastian's next words stopped him. The notion made Kovu laugh.

"Define 'reason,' because honestly, I'm bound to do something wrong," he said, a wide grin spread across his face. Despite the warning, he stepped back a bit from Sebastian and held his head up. "You want me to be a good little puppet, only ever speaking up when I'm told? Is that it?" He shook his head. "Excuse me if I disagree." He shook his arm where Sebastian grabbed it and forced a smile onto his face. "Just chill, okay?"