Oh The Twisted Games We Play [Oz]

Oz was often up late these days. Or at least once a week. He had a job to do to keep his plan in motion and so far it had been…alright. He wasn’t about to say the reactions were amazing but at least he had everyone’s attention. Leila and Raven hadn’t been bothered at all, though Oliver and Tamara had quite a reaction of the previously posted one. So now, it was time to nail the other Wright Brother. Nate Driscoll and his girlfriend Cindy were easy targets. So Oz hadn’t had to do too much to get them with a good one. It was just embellishing actions that were already in place.

Walking through the halls was something he didn’t need to be stealthy about just yet. Everyone had days where they were out and about late. So far no one had spotted Oz wandering at night and as a result no one was available to piece together that the nights Oz wandered, a Wizard post went up on the Bulletin Board. It was going perfectly so far and he hadn’t even gotten to the juicy stuff. So perhaps that was why he was so cocky today and hadn’t been as thorough in looking around and being sure no one noticed. Or maybe instead it was the fact that she had rounded the corner unexpectedly. He wasn’t sure to be honest, but either way, tonight would cause quite a commotion for Oz.

Usually he would have noticed the steady approach of someone else not a short distance away. And in all honesty, his instincts were ringing at him, alerting him that something was up. But when you are doing something you shouldn’t, often those instincts alert you anyways. Any other day he would have glanced around to be sure that was the only problem, but Oz was getting a little too arrogant with his luck.

So hearing the words spoken so close behind him caused Oz to swing around, his instincts as a warrior and as a ruler conflicting, causing him to shift into a stance to defend himself and his eyes appearing calculating, despite the charming smile that slipped onto his face immediately. Seeing Alison there, the only thing passing into his mind were two words…’Oh Shit’. What came out of his mouth was something differently entirely. He dropped his stance just as quick as he had taken it and let his eyes move from calculating to charming despite the horrible circumstances.

”Thank you…I thought it was quite the clever name…”

Oz wasn’t entirely sure what this confrontation would lead to, but for the moment it was certainly in the girl’s favour. He did know a few ways it could be much worse, however, and as a result he felt he could handle this. Oz quickly glanced down one end of the hall and the other, making sure no one else was around. That was the last thing he needed; someone walking up and hearing her talking about The Wizard and referring to Oz. And yeah, sure, he was The Wizard, but it wasn’t time for everyone to know that yet. This was a pre-exposure and needed to be dealt with quietly and diplomatically. So in other words, He couldn’t just make her disappear as he could have back in his previous life.

Oz also knew that any potential physical assault he could handle, seeing as he had been a pharaoh who led many expeditions and that meant he knew battle. He knew how to fight and defend himself, even when he didn’t want to harm someone directly. It was a nice asset that much was clear. But in this instance he didn’t know the girl and he couldn’t predict if she would try one thing or another. In fact, he didn’t know if he had even offended her personally.

”That was the intention. Though, I have to say, I was hoping to keep it quiet for a while and not be discovered so quickly. Which is why I am sure you understand my dilemma…”

Oz knew already that many people fell for his charm and that smile he was able to ease onto his face. He also knew that anyone who saw just what was behind that smile often hated it. But the best part was that even if that person called him out no one believed it. It was an amazing feeling to know that winning over so many so easily meant that even when the truth was spoken people remained blind to it. Hell, Isa was aware of Oz, or at least she knew something was up and didn`t like him. Even that kid Aiden had appeared to noticed something was off about Oz. But most people were oblivious and that was key to Oz`s plans. They couldn`t see through him or things were over.

To be honest, Oz couldn`t help but feel like this had become a bit of a game. And if there was something Oz was good at it was mind games. If there was clever and cautious thought involved it intrigued him and peeked his interest. It also didn`t help this one was in his ball park. He knew the ways around quiet deception. It was just what he had to do these days to get somewhere he wanted to go. This world was a diplomatic world. Everything you did was about reputation, words and the masses over the individual. Oz knew this. If this had been Ancient Egypt different laws would apply. Power would play a key role, as would birth right, rank, position and possessions. All of the things Oz had in this life, though not nearly to the scale he had previously had them. Instead he had to play a diplomatic game, and he had done that before in the past as well. He was equipped to deal with this…easily…

Oz could tell he had hit a nerve when he watched the reaction his words brought about in the girl. He didn`t realize quite yet just how important Wilbur was to her as Wilbur instead of as Nate. But he did know there was a close bond there for her to react as she had. And best of all, he now had his own means to play the game. Even more so than he had before…he was thankful. But he was also certain he would have thought of something even if she hadn’t said something to tip him off. After all, he was Ramses the Great—not some bland, boring, high schooler…

Hearing the stress placed on Greatness, Oz couldn’t help the devious grin playing across his face. ”Oh good…you do know who you are dealing with. That makes the game that much more entertaining...now I just need to work out who you are—it shouldn’t be too difficult…”