(When Kora wakes up, it is already noon. Her head is still unclear as she slowly opens her eyes when she vaguely hears some noises from downstairs)
Kora: (Sits up) ...Emili?
Kora thoughts: Is she still making the recipe she's talking about downstairs? I wonder how long have I slept. Maybe I should go downstairs and see how she's doing, I have nothing to do here anyway.
(Downstairs)
Loki: How are you Gentes? It's been a while since I last came.
Ken: Long time no see, your highness. Although I would very much like to offer you some of my daughter's new recipes... (Glances at the kitchen and gives a small laugh) Well, unfortunately our kitchen is not in service. Have a seat though, please. At least let me serve you a cup of water.
Loki: (Sits down) It's a shame I can't have a try of her new recipes. Her cooking skills are getting closer to Amillia.
Ken: ... (Silently pours water)
Loki: (Glances) Pardon me, maybe I shouldn't have brought that name up.
Ken: No, no. Please don't say that. Amillia will be delighted to know that his highness still remembers her.
Ken: (Hands the cup of water to Loki) --After all, she is also a loyal citizen of this country.
Loki: … (Takes the water) Thank you, Gentes.
Ken: Please call me Ken, Ken the Baker. Yes, I would prefer that name.
Loki: ... Gentes Veldenware. (Puts the water down) I guess you still don't want to come back.
Ken: Your highness. You have always been a generous, kind-hearted, honorable prince of this country. I hope someone with a big heart like you would understand a man like me. I still have Emili, and I can't lose her.
Ken: (Takes deep breath) Gentes Veldenware. What the person with this title has done isn't something to be proud of.
Loki: I am proud of you. (Stares at Ken) My father, the Letze Knights, the soldiers, the citizens. Everyone who heard of this name is proud of knowing such a warrior, a hero.
Loki: (Points outside) How could you stay still after experiencing all this? The Defus don't have an inch of sympathy towards us. Don't you know? Your daughter was almost killed by a Frendrilk soldier. She was lucky to get away, but what about the others? No, you know, don't you? You know exactly what they've done to us.
Loki: (Stands up) You can't just leave like this. You know we don't have many strong men to compete with the Hades Knights. You swore your loyalty to the Kingdom. You have to--
(--Bang!!--)
Kora: --OuCH!!
Loki: ...
Ken: Kora! (Rushes over)
Kora thoughts: Ah... I accidentally fell over the stairs, this is so embarrassing...
Ken: Are you okay? Hurt anywhere?
Kora: N-no, I'm fine. Sorry to interrupt you guys talking... I came downstairs to find Emili.
Ken: Emili went outside, she should be back soon.
Kora: O-okay. Uh, I'll go back upstairs then? You guys can continue...
Kora: (Looks toward Loki) Oh--!
Loki: ...? ... (Smiles) Hello, nice to meet you. You're the young lady that saved Emili, am I correct?
Kora: Huh...? Uh, yea, but...
Kora thinking: He doesn't remember when we first met?!
Loki: I hope the Medics treated you well, are your wounds okay?
Kora: Yea... thank you for your concerns.
Loki: Please don't be so polite, you're one of my people in Askalandra, I should always be aware of my people. (Smiles)
Kora thoughts: That same feeling when we first met... I wonder why is he smiling when he doesn't even mean it.
Kora: Um, I think you have misunderstood? I am not from Askalandra, actually...
Loki: Oh. That's new, I wonder where you came from? Maybe Frendrilk?
Kora thoughts: Frendrilk? Now where is that?
Ken: (Holds Kora's shoulders and lets out a laugh) Oh please, your highness. I guess you are still stuck in the battle huh? Don't you remember the Fendrilk-ban?
Loki: (Laughs) You're right. What am I talking about. Sorry, young lady.
Kora thoughts: So I guess Frendrilk is the kingdom of the "Defus"...
Loki: Anyways, I must leave now. I'm sorry I couldn't spare any more time, Gen-
Ken: Call me baker Ken.
Loki: ... We will continue our conversation next time, Gentes. (Nods) I will take my leave now.
Ken: ...
(Prince Loki leaves the baker)
Kora: (Nervous) Um, I'm very sorry. It seems I've interrupted your conversations and made the situation a bit awkward...
Ken: No, please don't say that. You actually saved me from that intense conversation. (Pats Kora's head) Although I deeply honor his highness, I simply couldn't continue with that topic anymore. Thanks, my little friend.
Kora: (Confused) ??? Oh, okay?
Kora thoughts: He even seems a bit relieved... The conversation they had wasn't really great I suppose.
Ken: So! While we wait for Emili, maybe you should go back and have some more rest. Although you may look and feel okay, any small incident can't worsen your wounds. I will be working in the kitchen, if you need anything just call out for me, okay?
Kora: ...Kind of jealous of Emili, she must be busy on her legs right now.
Ken: (Laughs) Don't look so disappointed! You'll get to be on your feet sooner or later, you just need some rest before that. Giddy up! (Pushes Kora to the stairs)
Kora: ... (Sighs)