Loki: Well, I can't just go arresting young children just because they look suspicious. For now, I haven't gotten any solid evidence of you being a spy. Actually, I wasn't able to gather any kind of evidence about you at all. It was like you just popped out of nowhere.
Kora: That's... actually kind of true, maybe.
Kora: (Fidget) To be honest, I... actually have no idea how I got here, your highness. No jokes.
Loki: That's how you're going to play the game?
Kora: ...Well it's understandable you won't believe me.
Loki: (Sighs) I don't know. You certainly are too... unintelligent to be a spy. But no, I can't let down my guard. You do have an advantage though. The Veldenwares are trustworthy people to me.
Kora: Uh, are you perhaps trying to make me feel better?
Kora thoughts: But why...?
Loki: No one likes to be wronged. If there is a 1% chance that you are actually innocent, I don't want to end up mistreating you. (Looks away) Just basic manners towards a lady, I guess.
Kora: (A little touched) Your highness--
Loki: (Glares) Don't say that. I thought you were a little clever. Don't come here anymore, either. There's nothing valuable here for you to find.
Kora: ...Okay.
Kora thoughts: A "not so nice" nice person, I see. But at least he's not as cold as I originally thought he was. For now, he evens sounds pretty reasonable. As long as I don't do anything suspicious, I'm sure he won't hurt me. I hope?
Kora: By the way, why were you so familiar with this place? I was pretty surprised to find your high... I mean, to find you here.
Loki: I know every single place in this kingdom, it's nothing special. I don't come here often, either. But, as you can see, there aren't many people to help around after the battle, so I come whenever staffs aren't enough to help around a little. Nothing much I could do but to ease the conditions though.
Kora: (Looks down) ...I don't know if I should say this, but... I don't think these patients would get better in a place like this, even though I know your highness is trying your best to help...
Loki: I know. (Under the cloak, it is difficult to see his expression) ...I know.
Kora: ...Maybe your highness could do something? At least, bring them more staff? I'm just giving some advice...
Loki: (Changes topic) It is not something you should bother. You shouldn't come again, I don't know your intentions. Even if it was out of goodwill, you shouldn't risk your health. You might get infected.
Kora: Didn't you say there were volunteers?
Loki: (Sighs) They wore medical equipment, of course. You came here wearing plain clothes and nothing to cover your mouth.
Kora: But... what about your highness?
Loki: I can use magic to protect myself.
Kora: "Magic"? (Exclaims) That's it! I've read them in books before. That's the special treatment you did before to the patient, right? Magic!
Loki: (Sarcastically claps hands) Yay. Great. You got the correct answer. Should I praise you?
Kora: ...No, it's fine.
Loki: Anyways. I gotta leave now, the sky is almost getting dark. (Towards Kora) You better hurry back too. Emili isn't the kind to tolerate naughty kids.
Kora thoughts: ! Oh no, I totally forgot about the time. Emili is so going to kill me...
Kora: Uh, um, your highness? Is it possible for you to give me an excuse...?
Loki: No. To be honest, I wasn't supposed to come out also, so I can't help you. Besides, you should get some punishment for coming to such a dangerous place. (Notices the paper Kora held in her hands) ...Also, I think it's best you keep secret that you met me in the West streets from Jek.
Kora: You know Jek?
Loki: I told you. (Walks down the stair) I know every single person in this kingdom.
(Loki leaves)
Kora thoughts: Prince Loki, I think I understand why the people here admire him so much. At least from what I have seen, he's a pretty responsible prince that cares for his people. Although I don't know why he doesn't fix the problems here...
Kora thoughts: I'm sure there are other problems I don't know of. After all, the information I know is limited, so I shouldn't judge anyone yet when I am so ignorant.
Kora: Ah, what am I doing? This isn't something I should be thinking about now. I have an even more severe danger waiting for me when I get back... Argh, should I bring up Jek...? Maybe that's a little too mean... Ahhhhh someone help me!!!