Earth Camp

[Merc]

Endymion knocks on the professor's door and calls for his father, to see if he's still in.

[Corwin]

Azusa's voice calls out to Endymion, seeming to come from the small dock located to the left of the house.

[Merc]

Endymion heads towards the dock, wondering if Professor Fuyutsuki had convinced his father to go fishing or some such. Oh well, if they planed to do so, he could join them once he spoke with his father about General Zoisite's behavior.

[Corwin]

Endymion finds his father and Professor Fuyutsuki stand near a small fishing boat, talking about mundane affairs.

[Merc]

"Hello again, professor Fuyutsuki," he says giving a nod to his professor before turning to the king and doing the same, once he's next to them. "Father."

"Sorry to be a bother again, but I wished to request something, father," he continues.

[Corwin]

"Go ahead," he says.

[Merc]

"General Zoisite has been..." Endymion ponders a good choice of word, but shrugs and goes with what was in his mind. "...somewhat of a pest lately. I figured he wasn't getting enough work to occupy his attention, so wished to recommend that he get training sessions with Alita so she can help him toughen up."

As almost an afterthought, he adds, "Of course, Alita would have to have separate lessons with him, so that she's not distracted correcting me when she should be helping him."

While it didn't feel nice to put himself down, it was probably the best way to get the point across and not get stuck having to spend extra time with the man. So he hoped anyhow.

[Corwin]

"Endymion," Azusa says reproachfully. "What is this I hear? Are you not a man, running to your parents for help on such a matter?" The king looks at his son with disappointment. "After our discussion earlier today, I was hoping that you had finally grown up... risen above such petty issues."

[Merc]

Endymion frowns at his father's reaction, not liking the tone of disapproval. "I wouldn't exactly consider it running for help, father. He is your subordinate, and not under my command. I've tried to be polite about the matter for a while now, and he simply becomes more immature, which is unfitting for a general under your command. And as I doubt you'd approve of my running a sword through your general, I simply looked to see about having something brought up to keep him occupied and away from me. Of course, again, as he is your subordinate..."

Truthfully, stating how it might be his father's fault for not disciplining his own general wasn't the most diplomatic approach, but that remark about growing up hurt.

[Corwin]

"Are things that bad, son?" Azusa asks. "In that case, we'll have General Zoisite... removed."

[Merc]

Endymion pauses, before asking, "Father, I don't wish to misinterpret, but when you say removed, you don't mean the 'have him killed' variety of removed, do you? I was stopping myself from doing that to him, as he is still a somewhat capable general, if a bit undisciplined."

[Corwin]

"Your depiction of the situation sounded dire indeed." Azusa snorts. "And if it comes to choosing between a general and my only son, Zoisite will have to go."

[Merc]

"While I'm thankful for that, Father, I really think my original plan would suffice to set the general straight," Endymion replies. "Besides, if you did this, I would indeed feel as if I had come for you for help. Doing as I ask, even if not resolved entirely under my own power, I would still have a hand in the matter and have a right to say that I am not a child."

[Corwin]

"Very well, I'll see what I can do," he tells Endymion, and glances at Fuyutsuki. "The professor and I were just about to embark on a short fishing trip. Would you like to join us?"

[Merc]

Endymion gives a mental sigh of relief, as Zoisite seems to be out of the fire, and just back in the frying pan. Thinking over his father's offer, he realizes he doesn't have anything else to do for the day, and gives a short nod, "I wouldn't mind joining you two if you'll have me."