Although this one's listed as a solo, I'm fairly certain Mitch contributed Daisuke's part.

It certainly fits his style. But Daisuke is a NPC so.. here we are. Loads of cursin' and fer good reason, darnit.

 
Warning: strong language, FBomb

Daisuke roared as he burst through the door to Kadlin's quarters. Seeing her he pounced, grabbing her by the throat and holding her up so she hung by that big paw. "Where is he?"

Out of the corner of his eye, Daisuke saw Kadlin's shadow brute things with their spears an inch from his hide, ready to stab. Slit teleported right behind him. Kadlin held up a hand, indicating for them to stop. She tried to gasp for air, and failed.

The big cat smirked. "That's it, call off your little shits. You know I could snap your fuckin' neck before they could hurt me." He paused, still gripping her throat as he scanned for a scent- finally turning as his eyes narrowed on Slit. "You.. you were in there!" The growl was not happy.

Kadlin's smirk changed to a frown. She released the spell she'd been preparing ever since her doors had burst in, a combination of her levitation magic and the dark power of the sword. Shadowy tentacles burst from the dark corners of the room, the smaller ones pulling Daisuke's hand off Kadlin's throat while the bigger ones lifted his body and bound him against the wall. All this happened in the blink of an eye. Kadlin stood tall. "Is there a problem Daisuke? You seem irritated." The cocky expression returned to her face.

For a moment Daisuke only raged against the shadows, calming down only when the shadowy tentacles threatened to take it to a quite uncomfortable- and unmentionable level. He growled at Kadlin- giving her a look that clearly said he wanted to fill that cocky looking face with.. well you get the picture. "Kajin is gone.. and that little bastard's scent is all over the nursery!?"

"Yes," said Kadlin. "I took him into protective custody. Catrina is dead. And lions have a habit of killing off any of their mate's cubs from another father. With you being a beast and all, I can't be sure you won't act on instinct now that Catrina isn't around to protect her son. I've arranged for a nursemaid to care for him, one selected by Lady Goblina. But if you're not satisfied with those arrangements I can see to the child's growth personally. I'd make an excellent mother, make sure the child grows up big and strong. I've been developing my talents on some of the infants from families of those who have decided to reject my authority. The brute mutations are much more effective when started that young, and with almost two thirds surviving the process. I'm sure I'd be able to turn Kajin into quite the warrior when he grows up."

The tentacles had to remind Daisuke of their final gambit at this point. "It is true that my ANCESTORS had that habit- but even I have passed that point. As for the rest of that... " He twitched as growl was answered with tickle. "Let us just say that when I get down from here you will find out what fathers do to those who threaten sons in my pride!"

Kadlin laughed. "Are you threatening to kill me? You might just be able to pull that off. Maybe. But you won't be able to kill me and take out my guards at the same time. They'll capture you. As for me, I'd rather stay alive for the present time. But I'm prepared to reanimate myself if need be. Don't think you can just kill a necromancer and leave it at that. Your anger, your threats, your poor thought processes... It just shows me how much of a beast you are, and how I can't trust you with that cub right now. If you were to prove your humanity by making a good decision, such as, say, joining the winning side and serving the Empire of the Ebon Sword loyally, well that'd show you were thinking straight. And after a few years, I can know that it's safe to release the child to you."

Daisuke calmed down.. which was somewhat more unsettling than a fully enraged Daisuke. He smirked at Kadlin. "If I ever get down from here I'll show you what a beast I am. Don't have to kill you to do that."

"Maybe you need to sleep on it," said Kadlin. "Slit, see to it." Slit nodded, dipped one of his throwing knives into a vial of sleeping toxin, and hurled it into Daisuke's chest. The knife barely penetrated the warrior's thick hide, but it was enough. Soon, Daisuke began to drift off. As he did he looked at Slit- and snorted. "How.. how's it feel.. .to be named... after a part of her?" Slit spat in anger. The big cat chuckled before passing out.

See? A nasty confrontation.

Though rough, I like the way Kadlin and Daisuke played off of each other, making it clear she was the major threat without making Daisuke look weak. Just.. out of his league. Well, that's how I saw it, anyway.

I wish we'd seen a little more of the pairing. Alas, moving on...