Lady of Poison

Entering his study, Absalom was greeted with the sight of Tobiah Stolar, still in his Tartaros plate, pristine and well-polished from the formal meeting that had occured just hours ago, where Absalom and Ezharion had discussed the creation of a Council to rule over Segmentum Ultima, news that Absalom was less than enthused to receive. Other than Stolar, his wife, Kierstenn was also in the chamber. Beautiful like the breaking dawn, with her golden locks and fierce, piercing green eyes, filled with intellect and a powerful spirit, dressed in a white, long dress that brought out her well-sculptured form, she was a soothing sight for the agitated Primarch.

Absalom approached the desk and sank in his chair with a deep sigh. "So, this is how it will go. A council. I will have not just one fool to meddle in my affairs, but several" He slammed his fist on the desk, knocking down a stack of papers, and ran his hands through his hair. Kierstenn moved to his side and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Tobiah on the other hand, watched his friend's outburst with well-hidden worry. His gene-sire and brotherly friend's behaviour was steadily becoming more erratic.

Kierstenn kissed Absalom on the back of his head, and, moving her lips closer to his left ear, said with a voice soft as silk "Why do you concern yourself with trivial matters, my beloved? Why let your brilliant shine die due to problems that can be solved ever so simply?"

She got up again, and moved to the glass panel behind the desk, overlooking Viktora, the capital of Skandra Prima. The twin suns of the system, the Maega, were setting in the horizon. Absalom stood up as well and approached her, standing behind her and caressing her hair "What do you mean, Kierstenn? What is your plan?"

She turned around to face him, and softly touched his cheek, looking into his brilliant amber eyes. "Kulas asked of you a representative to the council, since your duties to the Reclamation Command prevent you from participating, correct?"

"Yes" replied Absalom, curious to his other half's scheme

"Then," said Kierstenn with a smile, "send me." At that moment, Absalom realised what his queen's plan was. And he only grew more infatuated with her. [[Category:L]]