Alice: Thank you again for letting me do this alone.
Police: Of course. Just please be sure not to touch anything that we didn't agree on. It’s a crime scene after all...
Alice: I’ll be careful.
Officer: ... How’s she been holding up?
Kaze: She’s trying to hide it, but she is really struggling.
Officer: I could've guessed... she looks rough.
Kaze: She’s had it rough... I am really worried about her.
Officer: Do you think she’d like to meet with our Special Victims-Unit?
Kaze: I doubt that, but I can ask.
Officer: I think that is a good idea. Tell her that she doesn’t have to make up her mind right away. She can always meet with them later.
Kaze: I will do so, thanks for the tip.
Officer: You okay?
Kaze: Yes... I just... I’m tired of seeing her hurt.
Officer: I understand.
Kaze: I swear, whoever did this, I will make sure they-
*Thump*
Kaze: ...
Officer: ...
???: Please do excuse me, I didn't mean to.
Officer: No worries, sir, let me help!
???: That is very kind of you.
Officer: Here you go.
???: I appreciate it.
Alice: I’m done.
Kaze: Hey, did you find the thing you were looking for?
Alice: All but one.
Kaze: Would you like my help to look for it?
Alice: No thanks, I’m done here...
Officer: There’s no rush, you know. You can keep looking if you want.
Alice: That is nice, but I really want to go home.
Kaze: Okay then, after you.
Alice: Who’s that..?
Kaze: No idea. The only reason he’s here is that he dropped an apple.
Alice: Do I have to be courteous?
Kaze: Not at all, Alice. Let’s just leave.
Alice: ...
Andrew: *Sigh*
Lily: Hey! Did you remember to buy orange juice?
Lily: You always forget, so I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the same today.
Selena: I heard about what happened to Gunter, tragic, really.
Alice: Yes, it was.
Selena: I am sorry for your loss... I know what it feels like.
Selena: I lost my parents too... I mean that was many years ago, but still.
Alice: You never told me that.
Selena: Really? Huh.
Selena: Do you miss him?
Alice: Gunter? Yeah... I think about him a lot...
Selena: I get that... It gets easier though, but I guess you already know that considering what happened to your family.
Selena: Ugh, what a sad discussion. You! Are you still unmarried?
Kaze: Me?
Selena: Yeah! Are you at least, like, dating someone?
Kaze: ... That is private.
Selena: Bwah! Always so boring. - Come on, Kaze! Spill the beans!
Kaze: I am seeing someone...
Selena: Oh my God! Who?
Kaze: You don’t know her...
Selena: Obviously! Tell me anywa-
Lukas: Hey, Your Gorgeousness, I heard from a mutual friend that you’ll attend his birthday party next week. - Is that true?
Alice: Oh? Why do ask, Lukas?
Lukas: Well, you see, I was hoping maybe you’d honour me with a dance?
Alice: A dance?
Lukas: And maybe a cup of tea? Or three.
Alice: Gosh, Lukas! You’re still doing this?
Lukas: Doing what?
Alice: Flirt! With everyone!
Lukas: What, no! Only with the most beautiful of women around~.
Alice: *Sigh* Isn’t that just every woman in your opinion though?
Lukas: Of course! All women are stunning in their own way.
Alice: Mh-hm... .
Alice: Well, I am married, so dancing with someone may be considered inappropriate...
Lukas: You really think Leo would care?
Alice: Not at all, but I would, so thanks for the offer but I will have to pass.
Lukas: I won’t beg but if you-
Selena: Oh my God, shut up!
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Alice: It was nice to see you both!
Selena: Same!
Alice: I’ll see you around!
Selena: Sure! Bye, Alice.
Lukas: Seeya.
Zara: ...
Alice: That was nice! I did not expect to run into them!
Kaze: I am glad to see she and Odin’s still together.
Alice: Kaze!
Kaze: I don’t mean to be rude! I just didn’t see them working as a couple....
Alice: Why?
Kaze: They’re so different.
Zara: ...
Alice: I know you do, Kazzy-Wazzy, I’m just surprised whenever you share them!
Hana: So that’s when Sakura-sama decided to become the Byukuyian princess with a master’s degree in medicine! Honestly? I couldn’t be prouder.
Alice: Aw, same here.
Hana: She is truly amazing.
Alice: Too true, Sakura’s always been brilliant!
Sakura: Guys..! Please, I’m right here..!
Hana: Good! You deserve to hear this!
Hana: Oh! Did you hear that Sakura-sama is going to be named the Royal Patron of Medicine!
Alice: That’s amazing! Congratulations!
Sakura: Erm- I mean- it’s only a suggestion at the moment..!
Alice: Does that mean you’re staying here a while longer?
Sakura: Y-yes, I am sorry, I should have told you sooner...
Alice: No, no. That only means our visits will be twice as special!
Sakura: I’d still love to move to Véllia some time in the future, if you’d have me..!
Alice: Of course!
Kaze: Please excuse my interruption, but here’s your order!
Alice: Finally! What took you so long!
Hana: Yeah you were gone a long time, Kaze-san. Sakura-sama was practically starving.
Kaze: I am very sorry. The vendor happened to be quite friendly.
Sakura: I- I’m just happy you’re here, Kaze-kun!
Alice: When you say “friendly”, do you mean flirty?
Kaze: Alice-sama...
Alice: Come on, Kaze! We all know the effect you have on women.
Kaze: I... I will admit, she was indeed very... Generous.
Alice: Oooh, does that mean you didn’t have to pay? Like last time?
Kaze: N-no! I insisted on paying... Although she did offer to give me the food for free...
Sakura: Does that happen often..?
Kaze: Erm, it happens... Sometimes.
Alice: Sometimes? You mean most of the time!
Kaze: Alice-sama...
Alice: Whenever we eat out I always send Kaze to order because women just bend over backwards for him! He’s quite the charmer!
Kaze: Not by choice, I may add.
Alice: Yeah that’s true! One look and most people are hooked.
Kaze: Please Alice, I beg you, you’re making me sound like a womanizer.
Alice: Come on! Sakura asked, she deserve’s an honest answer!
Kaze: Yes, but you should also include all the details...
Kaze: I just don’t want anyone to get the wrong idea...
Alice: Heh, stop being so serious, Kaze! It was just some harmless banter!
Alice: *Huff* Ryoma, I cannot do this much longer..!
Ryoma: Nonsense! This is what being alive feels like!
Alice: Well I- *Huff* I feel like I am about to pass out!
Alice: *Cough, cough* Okay, that’s it, I’m dying...
Ryoma: Oh come on, it’s not far now!
Alice: You said that 20 minutes ago..!
Alice: Do you hate me, onii-sama?
Ryoma: Haha, no! I just want you to be healthy!
Alice: You do hate me... I get it...
Alice: Kaze... Carry me back and I’ll buy you whatever you want at the market...
Kaze: Whatever I want, huh? Intriguing...
Saizo: Don’t mooch on Her Majesty, brother.
Kaze: Oh, come on! I just happen to be in the mood for seafood!
Alice: Carry me home and I’ll buy you all the seafood in the world.
Shiloh: Hnnnnn...
Chidori: Come on, Shiloh! We don’t have all day!
Chidori: You could just admit defeat now if you want to. There’s no shame in losing.
Shiloh: I’m not losing, I just need to...
Shiloh: ... Star, five! Good luck beating that, Princess Sakura!
Sakura: Hah, I’ll do my best!
Chidori: Come onnnn, it’s not even a good card!
Sakura: Chidori-chan, please be kind! This is the first time Shiloh-kun is playing!
Chidori: You’re right... I’m sorry, Shiloh-kun...
Shiloh: It’s okay!
*Knock, knock*
Sakura: Come in!
Staff: Sakura-sama? Alice-sama was asking for you!
Kaze: All respect to His Majesty, but holy shit.
Alice: I know right?
Kaze: My back feels like I snapped it in two.
Alice: Yeah but that is because you carried me, not because you ran.
Kaze: Gotta earn that snack somehow!
Alice: Pfft, aren’t you literally a noble?
Kaze: Yeah, but Saizo’s the heir! I only get the scraps, you know?
Alice: Yes, I can see that, the shirt you’re wearing is only 2000g.
Kaze: The one Saizo wore is about 4000g!
Sakura: Erm... Y-you asked for me?
Kaze: Sakura-sama.
Sakura: He-hello Kaze-sama..! And to you, of course, Onee-sama!
Alice: Hi! You got here fast!
Sakura: O-of course, I did not want to make you wait.
Alice: Aw, Sakura-chan, you know you don’t have to please everyone all the time!
Sakura: I know, but erm... Wh-what can I do for you?
Alice: Kaze and I are heading into town for some seafood, would you like to join us?
Sakura: A-ah, I’d love to, but shouldn’t you ask Pr-Prince Leo?
Alice: No, he is spending time with Niles before the wedding. Besides, we want you to come, not some grouchy pant!.
Sakura: Th-that makes me... very happy, Onee-sama!
Alice: So you’re coming?
Sakura: Y-yes, if you don’t mind!
Alice: Of course we don’t mind! Right, Kaze?
Kaze: Not at all. I am very honored you want to come with us, Sakura-sama.
Sakura: Thank you so very much...
Alice: Can I have an hour to get ready?
Sakura: O-of course! I am playing cards with Shiloh-kun and Chidori-chan anyway, I-I am sure they’d like to finish..!
Alice: Great! I’ll text you when I’m almost done!
Sakura: That sounds grea-
Kaze: ... It’s good seeing you again, Sakura-chan.
Sakura: ...
Alice: Uuurgh... I won’t be able to walk tomorrow...
Kaze: His Majesty did work us hard, Your Majesty.
Alice: Yeah... Typical Ryoma to always do things to the extreme...
Kaze: You should learn something from him!
Alice: Hey! I work hard enough as it is!
Leo: Asking brother to stop placing soldiers at the Byukuyian border would ease the tension... But that also means his cabinet will be mad. And I don’t like dealing with them as it is ...
Leo: ... Thinking about it, it would just be better to advice him to send his soldiers south... Enough military action for frumpy old men, but far away from Byukuya for Ryoma to care. I mean Alice will be upset but I can handle her.
Leo: And if I can’t, I mean what is she gonna do about it? Invade Anya? Yeah right.
???: Ah, Leo-sama. I didn’t see you there.
Kaze: Would you mind if I joined you?
Leo: Hm? Not at all, come right in.
Kaze: Thank you.
Leo: I thought Alice said you were going to see your parents today.
Kaze: Well, I was, but I had a change of plans.
Leo: What happened?
Kaze: My father is being sent to the border to keep an eye on the Anyians, and since mother hates being alone she joined him.
Leo: Funny, I was just thinking about that.
Kaze: What were you thinking about?
Leo: Oh nothing, I was just drawing up some plans on how to defuse the situation.
Kaze: How nice of you, Leo-sama, please tell your brother about them if you come up with something good.
Kaze: Aaah... This is the life.
Leo: Heh, you look quite content.
Kaze: I am! Véllia’s nice, but nothing beats being home.
Kaze: You ever miss Anya?
Leo: I guess? Not so much the weather, but I do miss the culture and people.
Kaze: It can’t be easy, leaving your homeland for love is no small thing!
Leo: ...
Kaze: I just hope I’m with someone willing to do that for me!
Leo: ...
Kaze: ... What?
Leo: I don’t mean to be rude... But I never knew your... injuries were that bad.
Kaze: Huh? Oh you mean the stabbing?
Leo: Yes, the scars looks quite... gruesome.
Kaze: You should have been them before they healed...
Leo: I can only imagine.
Kaze: It’s okay now, I wear them with honour. ... What is his name? Olle? Olimar? Owain?
Leo: You mean Odin?
Kaze: Yes! Odin! Heh, he keeps pestering me about them.
Leo: Really?
Kaze: Yeah, he saw them once and since he keeps telling me that “it’s unfair” that Niles and I have had knifes stuck inside us.
Leo: You’re kidding?
Kaze: No! I think he has some superman complex or something. Hah, once he told me “Kaze, promise me that the next time one of our lords is in chance of peril, I’LL be the one to have my body pierced by the deadly weapon!”.
Leo: And let me guess; then he went on some rambling about “the forces of darkness”, “impressive new scars” and “his heroic bloodline”?
Kaze: Something like that.
Leo: Yup, that’s Odin alright... To think he’s married and soon to be a dad...
Kaze: Yes... Married...
Kaze: Leo-sama? If you don’t mind me asking...
Leo: Of course not, what’s up?
Kaze: How did you know it was the right time to ask Alice to marry you?
Leo: Oh... I don’t know..? It had been a few years and it felt right, I guess.
Kaze: I see...
Leo: I mean in the end it didn’t even matter, because she decided to do it, but whatever...
Kaze: That is Her Majesty alright. By the way, did I tell you about that one time she...
Leo: How’s Freddy?
Alice: Still stuffy, but I finally managed to get him to sleep.
Leo: Wonderful! That means he will be well-rested for the wedding.
Alice: Did you have a good time?
Leo: Of course! Kaze joined me and we chatted for a bit... He is not mad at you, by the way.
Alice: Ah, how good to heart!
Leo: By the way...
Alice: What?
Leo: You know that thing you said, to Kaze... *Whispers*
Alice: !
Leo: You better stop hogging the covers when we sleep, or I may happen to mention it to... well, everyone.
Alice: Leo-!
Alice: You know I was like 13 when I said that, right?
Leo: Doesn’t make it any better, dear!
Alice: I promise, it was an accident!! I barely knew Byukuyian!
Leo: Still, all I can answer is naughty, naughty, you blanket thief!
Leo: Man... There are so many people...
Alice: Oh come, babe. It’s not that bad!
Leo: Considering the time is literally past midnight, I’d say it’s quite bad.
Alice: Babe, we’re at an airport.
Leo: I know, I just didn’t think there’d be this much of a crowd.
Leo: You don’t mind all the people?
Alice: You think I’d survive as queen if that bothered me?
Leo: Fair point.
Alice: Yeah, being royal has sort of... desensitized me to people, I guess.
Leo: Hm, also fair.
Alice: Honestly, I’m surprised you’re not the same!
Leo: It could be the fact that I’ve been off work for the last-
Kaze: Your Majesty, sorry to interrupt, there’s a photographer coming up.
Alice: Oh.
Leo: Did someone leak our position?
Odin: I don’t know... Don’t worry, milord, I’ll keep them away.
Leo: Just please be nice.
Odin: I am not Niles, milord! I will be very professional!
Paparazzi: Good morning Your Majesty! Good morning Prince Leo-
Odin: No photos! Please put that camera away!
Paparazzi: His Highness is looking very cute in that bear-suit!
Alice: Thank you.
Paparazzi: It’s also good seeing you, Prince Leo! It’s been a while!
Leo: Hah, yes, so it has.
Odin: Enough man, don’t make me take that camera from you!
Paparazzi: Come on, dude, I gotta make a living!
Leo: ... “Make a living”. What a fucking parasite.
Alice: At least Micheal’s nice.
Kaze: You know his name?
Alice: Sure do... He’s been following me since I got back to Véllia from Anya.
Leo: Isn’t that like 10 years?
Alice: Yup.
Leo: Yikes, what a creep.
Alice: Eh, it’s his job.
Kaze: I am sorry, Your Majesty, but I will have to agree with Prince Leo. It’s kinda creepy.
Alice: Yes, but it is what it is.
Kaze: Do you want me to ask Jakob to file a restraining order?
Alice: For a paparazzi? No thanks, imagine all the drama in the press.
Leo: Ugh, as if they don’t make up enough stories on their own...
Alice: Indeed... Thankfully this trip will be a break from all of... that..?
Kaze: ?
Leo: ...
Alice: What in the..?
Zara: Finally, we’ve been waiting for ages!
Lukas: Good morning!
Zara: I hope you don’t some extra company!
Alice: I look away for one second and you’re already making a run for it? You’re cheeky, aren’t you, Freddy?...
Alice: Yes you sure are, you little monkey! No matter how much you smile, I’m still on to you, you little cutie!
Odin: Ahem; Lady and gentlebaby; May I introduce...
Odin: ... His royal highness, Prince Leo, looking dapper and ready for his first royal engagement since... erm... forever!
Leo: Since March.
Odin: Since March.
Alice: Oh woaw, looking good there, honey.
Alice: What do you say, Freddy? Will you be okay with papa for the day?
Leo: Of course he will, Zara will look after him. I think the question is more if I’ll be okay.
Alice: Oh do excuse me! What do you say, Freddy? Will papa be okay without you for the day?
Leo: Heh, you are so ridiculous...
Alice: You can stay home if you want, you know that right?
Leo: I promised I’d come along, it’s only right...
Leo: ... Besides, you’ve been excited about going back to work, right, Odin?
Odin: Milord; to describe my feeling as excited does not do it justice. My blood aches to protect you against the danger that society is directing towards your excellence. I'd give my life to keep you safe, and if it comes to the point of a foreign object piercing my skin, I’d happily take it.
Leo: ... Right.
Alice: That is... nice.
Leo: Let’s hope it doesn’t end up... like that...
Kaze: Excuse my intrusion! Alice-Sama, Leo-Sama, Jakob asked me to tell you the car is prepared and ready.
Alice: Great! Thank you, Kaze!
Alice: We just have to leave you with aunty Zara, then we’re ready to go!
Alice: Unless you want to come along? Do you, Freddybear?
Mira: ...
Zara: Don’t. I am not in the mood.
Mira: I wasn’t saying anything...
Zara: Maybe not, but I know that face. I am not in the mood for it.
Mira: You know I meant no harm when I told Alice...
Zara: I literally just said I wasn’t in the mood, Mira.
Mira: She would have found out in either way!
Zara: Which makes me wonder why you even told her to begin with.
Mira: Because it’s my job!
Zara: No it is not! Your job is to be loyal to me! I don’t know what you were planning with that stunt, but trust me, it was a bad idea.
Mira: I was just worried about you!
Zara: You should support me! I don’t need everyone telling me that I fucked up running off with Lukas, because I already know!
Mira: ... I am sorry, Your Highness.
Zara: I know you are, and I will forgive you.
Zara: ... Right now I am just trying to figure out how to explain this to a certain person...
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Shiloh: ...
Shiloh: Why is she always late..?
Shiloh: “Be ready at 15:45, I’ll be outside” Right. I can see that, MUM.
Shiloh: At least Leo’s always on time-
???: Izvinite- I mean, excuse me, little boy! Do you have a moment?
Shiloh: I am not allowed to talk to strangers.
Woman: Yes, yes, I can see that, we just need a little help.
Shiloh: ...
Lady: I just need some directions, I took a nasty fall and need to go to the hospital. Can you help me, little boy?
Shiloh: I wish I could... But as I said, I am not allowed to talk to strangers.
Woman: Oh...
Woman: Okay, thank you anyway...
Man: It’s because we’re Anyian, Katya, I already told you.
Shiloh: Anyian?
Woman: Don’t say that, Vladi, there has to be one good Véllian to help us.
Man: No there is not! They hate us, all of them.
Woman: Fine, let’s just go-
Shiloh: Wait!
Shiloh: You’re from Anya?
Woman: Yes, we’re here on vacation... Wait, is that Anyian? You speak our language, kid?
Shiloh: Yes, but don’t ask me why.
Woman: Heh, okay, I can respect secrets.
Shiloh: You said you wanted to go to the hospital, right?
Woman: Indeed, I fell down some stairs, hurting my leg.
Shiloh: I am sorry to hear that.
Woman: It happens.
Shiloh: The hospital is that way, down the road and then to the right. It’s actually really close to here.
Woman: So we’re on the right track?
Shiloh: Well no, as you’re here, but you’re almost on the right track.
Woman: Haha! I see! Thanks for the help then!
Woman: Thank you, little man, you’re the best Véllian I’ve met so far.
Shiloh: It was nothing...
Woman: No, no! It meant the world to me! Reminds me little of something the Father once said;
Woman: ... Take your time and go to far off places, find the right boy and bring him to you. When he is close, he will show great kindness ...
Woman: ... When you found that kindness, be sure to seize it ...
Woman: ... So you can bring it with you ...
Woman: ... Back home.
Shiloh: !
Shiloh: Let go of me!
Woman: Huh?
Shiloh: Oh, I... Heh, I’m sorry... I just remembered I forgot my violin... My teacher get’s... upset, so I have to go get it.
Woman: Oh, I see. You go then, little boy.
Shiloh: I will... Erm... I hope you find the hospital...
Woman: We probably will, now that you helped us.
Shiloh: Right, I have to go though... I’m sorry.
Woman: Don’t be. Poka my ne vstretimsya snova, little boy.
Shiloh: D-da- dasvidanya, have a safe trip
Shiloh: *Shudders*
Zara: *Honks* Shiloh! Come on, darling!
Shiloh: Mum! I am so glad to see you!
Zara: Aw, I am glad to see you as well, sunshine!
Zara: Did you have a good day?
Shiloh: I did!
Zara: Did something special happen?
Shiloh: Special-?
Shiloh: ... Um, no, nothing at all.
Mira: Aw, that is a shame, Your Highness, I hope tomorrow will be more eventful!
Shiloh: ... I.. Thank you
