snippet of a scene that is post-chapter 2 and pre-chapter 3
Okoye's relay of her kings command is met with shock.
Then frustration.
And finally; anger.
"I don't understand. We can't wait any longer, you see me standing here, you know I've spoken no lies...Summon him again. He knows how urgent this is."
"Silence." Okoye's teeth are fierce as she gestures for the rest of the Dora Malij to seize their guest. "You are not to speak on sacred ground without my kings blessing. And never question his majesty ever again."
"For a warrior, you seem to rest on your haunches a little too long in the face of danger. You sense it too, I know you do."
"I said sil-"
"If you want me to be silent, then gag me as you did before. But oh...your king forbids it." A bitter laugh, and then "Well he didn't forbid you to kill me. Do it then, you know it won't make a difference."
"..."
In the face of her silent anger, a cold smile forms on his lips.
"So you do learn after all."
Okoye's eyes harden. And then before he can react, she twists her spear to lets it slide threatening against his throat, neither of their gazes breaking from each other. Her fellow royal guard release their holds on him once they see Okoye's anger, and step back.
"You do know that nothing will protect you from me if you betray us. One misstep. One mistake. Just one threat towards my king, or my nation... not even Bast will stop me from killing you."
"If your king doesn't heed my warnings, you won't be alive long enough to try, doll."