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[ Anyone happening to check the network this afternoon will be greeted to the grinning face of a certain witch, who currently happens to be hanging off the side of Gil's bed while kicking her feet happily. Never mind that she isn’t the actual owner of the device. It seems the king that is usually present is occupied otherwise. Behind her are a couple of suitcases that look as if they'll burst any second now. And there's two more that lie open and currently have items being thrown in them from off screen. ]

"Hello, everyone~! This is a courtesy message from yours truly and the brat prince over here. We'll be out of town for the next week or so. I know you'll all miss me terribly.” [ With that she’ll glance away from the phone.] “You're kidding, right? You are not going to need a third pair of those awful pants. You have plenty. Pack something halfway decent or I'll refuse to be seen with you."

"Does it look like I'm kidding, woman? If I'm going to be traveling the world and hauling your ass around, I'm going to look good doing it. You can just deal with it."

"Siiiiigh. Do you see what I have to put up with? He's impossible and we're going to need two people to come with us just to carry the prima donna's bags.” [ That last part might have been purposely loud.] “At any rate, I'm sure you'll all be able to hold down the fort until we return.~ "

"Tch. I can carry them myself. I'm not as weak and feeble as you apparently are. And don't forget to ask."

"Of course not. You should be terribly buff from carrying the weight of that ego around all day. Hm? Oh, is there anyone who could possibly check on the lions now and again while we're out? They're very tame. I'll be sure to bring back presents for whoever agrees~! I’ll miss you all. Play nice while we’re out, okaaaay~?”

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Given your history? It's fairly obvious. Not to mention that... little event a few months ago. It isn't entirely fair to blame it all on the island, is it? I have a feeling when it does decide to toy with us, it only amps up our own natural feelings and emotions.

[ There's a brief pause, but when his voice finally returns... there's an almost chilling air to it. It's not really threatening, more... curious with possibly terrible intents. ]

So tell me, King of Israel. Why do you desire her so?

... Should you not know the answer already?

[ There's no reason to hide it from this man exactly. It's true, and David suspected as much too in retrospect to the whole ordeal - it hadn't fully been a lie, those feelings. And even now, somehow it still hurt somewhere to have the opportunity taken away from him at the last moment. ]

After all, is it not the same for you?

That's a rather interesting question, isn't it?

[ Without much warning, Gilgamesh's video feed will click over. The King of Heroes' eyes are staring rather curiously at the screen, as if expecting the other king to follow his lead. And as usual, there's that overly confident smirk that forces his lips to curl just a tiny bit for emphasis. ]

When you look at her, what do you see? A beautiful woman, who you believe would make the perfect bride for you. But what beyond that? That is my question to you.

[ And now he'll just casually lean closer to the camera, letting his red eyes burn holes right through the poor lesser king. Oops, sorry bro. ]

For me, she is far more than that. You see, during my time as king, I met with a great deal of intellects and sages from all walks of life. Each of them bestowed me the knowledge I had not already sought out myself. But that woman? Her mind far surpasses any of those I met. Dare I say she even surpasses me in some areas?

And that tongue of hers. It could surely cut any man deeper than any sword could hope to do, and in even less time. One might approach her with their best guard and still be mercilessly slaughtered in mere seconds.

And while it is fairly obvious that she has no real experience when it comes to handling a sword, she showed much potential when we clashed swords against each other. Far better than any other rookie I've had the pleasure of working with.

[ And after all of that is said, he'll glance over his shoulder to see the lady in question busily moving about, doing whatever it is she may be. Clearly, she heard nothing of this conversation. And for now? Perhaps that was for the best. ]

So you see, David. She is not a woman you can simply wish to wed only because of her beauty. If that is all you're after, you may as well spend your time with Ishtar's whores. As for myself? I'll enjoy whatever she throws my way. I live for the challenge.

[ He doesn't even twitch, no matter what the other man says or the way he stares. Even if, in this very moment, he's very glad for his capacity to lineface as he listens to this other man rambling on and on about how much he likes that woman - and even as he stops talking, David waits for a few moments, as if he's still waiting for more, but nope, that's really the end. ]

I will not deny that in other cases I have fallen for women merely for their beauty, but if you assume that that is the only reason in every case, you would have drawn an assumption that's much too early and off the mark.

[ His tone, too, is steady as ever. ]

I cannot say I have as many experiences with you as you have had, since I did not have as many opportunities, but still, I have spoken with her and spent time with her as well. I will not deny that she is beautiful, but she is many other things as well. I do not doubt I do not have to describe them to you, as you already have noticed them as well. .. As anyone would.

[ But then again, David is not entirely nice and diplomatic when it comes to women. So.. ]

... Then again, King of Heroes. I asked her if she loved you.. And the answer was 'no'. [ Not that he assumes that means he has a chance, but some small and spiteful part of him, that part he tries to surpress since it's just not right but never can, that park of him was almost glad to hear that from that woman. ]

[ If Gilgamesh were any other man, he might burst into flames at that very moment. But no, he's not showing the slightest sign of being shocked, saddened, or even angry. Instead, that devilish smirk on his face breaks into a full on grin before he falls into a round of laughter. ]

For a man that has had seven wives in one life time, you seem to have little understanding of how a woman's mind works.

[ Hey bro, does it sting yet? Don't worry, it's only going to get worse. ]

You see, as I had previously mentioned, she is an intelligent woman. She knows better than to admit her feelings so easily. She's careful, and wants to control any damage she can. She didn't want to kick the poor little mutt that was still nursing his wounds, you see?

[ And hey, he might as well mention the obvious... ]

There's also the matter of her little toy back home. I know not what she has told you of her past, and life back wherever she is from, but it's all too obvious she is still in love with that colossal idiot. Funny how he almost reminds of another infuriating mongrel I've encountered in the past.

But as you can see, she's shielding her true emotions. Because, what if? What if he suddenly shows up here, and she's already fallen for someone else, hm? Or perhaps she is suddenly whisked away back to where she came after committing herself to someone. It only makes sense that she would admit to not loving me, or anyone else who is here, only to protect herself. And for that? I sort of admire her. Far too often are mongrels quick to let their emotions fly away like dust in the wind. We could learn a thing or two from her, could we not?

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