Because he apparently doesn't want to shut up anymore...

[kingoftruth]

You think to so easily pick me up once more? There is much you have forgotten; my voice is rusty as Master's sword after an extended visit to the Silver Alliance. I would advise you to- refresh, and reconsider.

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[waterfell]

Should you be so eager to boast that your pupil has been taught such lax discipline? [Smirk. She's a brat as ever.]

[musicite]

You do not wish to return?

[aroyalpain]

What are you saying? My sword isn't rusted at all! [Hmph. Such talk to your prince, Kunzite.]

[kingoftruth]

[He would expect nothing less. She is Mercury.] I would never accept so poor a disciple, as well you should know.

[kingoftruth]

I do not believe such words left my tongue, Zoisite. Merely, that should I return, it should be as myself rather than a pale imitation.

[kingoftruth]

Then you practice as oft upon the moon as under my tutelage, Master?

[waterfell]

[There's a coy little smile that suggests she's going to interpret that entirely in her own favor - of course.]

How complimentary!

[musicite]

You should make very certain of that. [He's too serious in tone to be entering into the joking. He's seen... many facets of Kunzite.]

[aroyalpain]

Of course I do. [Are you going to dare call him a liar, publicly?]

[kingoftruth]

Oh~? [He gives an amused smirk at her assumption, not that it comes unexpectedly.] How so?

[waterfell]

I already know I've learned quickly. [Pride, in overabundance. But perhaps not entirely unjustified.]

[kingoftruth]

[Would you ever doubt this Kunzite's loyalty, Zoisite? He matches the other shitennou's tone with the ease that speaks of his long familiarity with the- facets of his other selves.] She would never dare impugn my honor in the manner of which you fear; I would not allow it.

[kingoftruth]

Tell me, Master; how many lessons has the princess missed during your visits?

[Such an innocent question. Although- the princess' lesson times coincide with Endymion's sparring matches, do they not?]

[musicite]

Then I am very glad to see you once more.

[aroyalpain]

[Endymion will not be responsible for the senshi lecturing Serenity.]

She doesn't miss them. [This is definitely a lie. He doesn't like it.]

[kingoftruth]

Such is expected of the heir of Mercury. The true question is have you exceeded even those expectations? [Not that his tone leaves any doubt as to whether she has or has not.]

[waterfell]

Haven't I already said it? I'll always become even more powerful.

[She'll become the best, and then she'll become better.]

[kingoftruth]

And I, you. [More familiar, perhaps, than the white king might expect, as Kunzite clasps a gloved hand to Zoisite's shoulder.] It has been long since I have enjoyed the company of another shitennou.

[kingoftruth]

[An eyebrow arches smoothly, clearly amused. Worry not, Master, the princess is her own cause of such lectures, Kunzite is well aware.]

Do you dare put your skills to the test?

[kingoftruth]

More powerful than even the tutor? [The words are a playful challenge, the corners of his lips quirking to an ever entertained smirk.]

[musicite]

Will you be reunited with them?

[aroyalpain]

As long as you don't mind losing this time. [Cocky prince.]

[waterfell]

Oh, yes. I'll surpass anyone. [Bring it.]

[kingoftruth]

That remains yet to be see. Should I return to my world- [There's a pause. A hint that even his victorious return might not be hailed as welcomed by all.] Much has happened. Much has changed.

[musicite]

[It's not their arguments that have ever bothered Zoisite. It's this: the flashes of pain he can see in the man he once knew as contented and even joyous.]

What has happened? Tell me of it, if you will.