Love's So Alive, But It Died In Its Sleep

"Thank you for coming so promptly...there is...something I wish to discuss with you all," He began quietly, crimson gaze darting between them for a moment. He would take a deep breath and let it go before continuing. "I'm going to get straight to why I called you four here...as you're well aware, I've had significantly strong feelings about the things your sire has done. Unspeakable things. He has let you all down time and time again, and I'm sure he continued to do so even while hiding away in your pack," He looked to Tyranis and Cloudburst then. He didn't doubt Elias hid away like the coward cur that he was. That he always had been. Hiding under the guise of his insanity. Using the demons as an excuse to do the horrible things he'd done.

"I know some if not all of you, have strong feelings towards Elias. As have I...and I vowed that day on the mountain after he murdered your sister that I would make him pay his debt in full." He growled, hackles beginning to rise at the memory. Domina's scream echoed in his mind again, and the ice king had to shake his head to try and clear it away. "I intend on making him pay the rest of his debt. He has lived long enough consequence free, and it sickens me that that vile creature still walks. He hides behind his demons to excuse the things he's done...rape...murder...lies...he's hurt many, and I'm sure many more have suffered."

His gaze settled on Ignis and Actaea, "I fear he might have killed your mother, too. I don't believe she would have just left you all alone on your own...I know he had something to do with it." While that last bit was speculation, he didn't doubt that Elias had done something to Zuriel. Whether he did or not, he wouldn't put it past the deranged Praetor. Elias had killed an innocent child, after all, simply for doing as children often did. "Tyranis," His gaze settled on the lightning boy, a flicker of thought passing over his face for a few heart beats. "Should I not make it out alive, will you teach Ignis in my stead?" He turned to Ignis then, "I want you to fill in should I not make it...I think you're capable. And should you decide it's not for you, I won't blame you. You're free to pass it on to whoever you wish. As for you two," He looked to Actaea and Cloudburst, "Help them. Actaea, I know you're learning diplomacy, so I'd like for you to aid your brother Ignis with this as his adviser, and Cloud, for you to make sure things don't get too out of hand." He knew he was asking a lot, but with Winterfell still in it's early stages, he wanted it in trusted hands if he didn't make it back. And the only ones he trusted with that were the four that stood before him. "Just in case I don't make it back...agreed?" And if he failed to kill Elias...he was sure one of them would finish the job.