Penzilvana went towards the flower that opened in full bloom, she touches the flower, and she felt power on it, she then looks at the two sibling who were talking to each other.
'Why did I not notice it before?'
She questioned herself, she then approaches the two siblings, Yella immediately stops talking to Maise and diverts her attention to the fairy, Maise turned around and jumped not expecting someone behind her.
"Lady Penzilvana, can I help you with anything?"
"You can help me by telling me your full names"
"Why?"
"I am, Maise Shasca and this is Yella Shasca, it is an honour meeting you, Lady Penzilvana"
"Why did you tell her so quickly what our names are?"
"She is the friend of the Queen"
"Only a friend of the Queen, isn't that a little suspicious?"
"You know I can hear you two, right? I'm literally just standing in front of you"
"I apologise for my sister, please do not mind her"
"Where are you from?"
"Why are you asking this questions?"
"We are from the Pearl of the Orient, Lady Penzilvana"
"Pearl of the Orient, not from this part of the world, but you are from the southern east side of the world"
"Yes"
"Why do you keep answering her questions?"
"That is all, thank you"
"I am happy to have helped"
"Really Maise?, you aren't suspicious of her asking those questions in the least bit?"
"No"
Penzilvana returned to where the Queen is seated along with Shadow, they were just silently watching Penzilvana when she returned.
"So, what did you find out?"
"You didn't tell me that they were half fairies!"
"A full fairy is telling a human this?"
"Maculata!"
"You were slacking off, that is why you did not notice what they are"
"Urgh"
"Now that you know, what will you do?"
"I want to know why they are here, a fairy from the south-east part of the world is in this country, what is their purpose for being here?"
"Then find out"
"You know and yet you can't tell me?"
"Did you forget that this is your punishment?"
"…Sometimes I despise you"
"Of course you don't"
Penzilvana went outside for a brief moment and then went to an alley to quickly change into her small fairy form, she then returns searching the flower shop for clues on why this half fairies are here in this country.
'Surely they hold importance to Maculata. No. the Veritus Kingdom if Maculata is keeping them under protection, not just my protection but the protection of the Knights'
She rummaged around the shop looking at documents, scanning them for potential information on whom these two siblings are, but she did not see anything of importance or anything remotely relevant to what she wants to know.
"Where is Lady Penzilvana, your majesty?"
"She went to buy something for me"
"Lady Penzilvana is suspicious to me"
"I apologise for her demeanour, she is a little suspicious, but she is kind"
"Aw"
Penzilvana coo when she heard that but then Maculata takes it back just as fast she frowned at what she said.
"Kind of suspicious and mischievous"
Yella and Maise genuinely laughed at what she said, Maculata was proud that she can still joke around normal people, this people are similar to those miners, they know the kindness of the Queen, they look past her appearance.
"Who might this gentle man be?"
"Oh, Shadow never really appeared to anyone before, this is his first public appearance, walking around like this"
"What do you mean, your majesty?"
"I always lurk in the shadows, that is why her majesty is saying this is my first, which is true"
"He is also courting me"
"Wow!"
"Congratulations, your majesty"
Maise and Yella congratulated the Queen, Shadow on the other hand got flustered, Penzilvana rolls her eyes still searching for relevant information.
"They aren't even wedded yet, or something; for them to be congratulated"
"Well, this wouldn't have happened if two of my family members, Peachy and Penzilvana, didn't meddle in my affairs"
"Real mature saying that Maculata"
"Lady Penzilvana is your family?"
"She has been a close friend of the royal family, meaning me and my sister, she is also family to us"
That warmed Penzilvana's heart, she smiled when she heard that, she still flew around searching for information.
"Why is your name Shadow?"
"My father gave him his name, by accident"
"I have adapted on what his majesty has given me, that is why my name is Shadow"
"Well enough about us, what about the two of you? How is your flower shop faring?"
Penzilvana got tired flying around, she exited the flower shop momentarily and went back to human form, she was exhausted, she sat next to Maculata and drank all of her tea in one go.
"Can I have cold drinks?"
"Of course! Please wait here"
Maise gets up and brings her a glass of cold water, Penzilvana told her to have a jug of cold water be brought to her, she complies and gives her the cold water, Penzilvana thanks her puts the tea bag of the amaryllis tea and dumps it on the cold water, the two siblings gave a strange look at what she did.
"Um…"
"Leave her be, she is very thirsty"
Penzilvana gulped a lot of water, mixed with the amaryllis tea, she sighs and slumps herself on the table.
"Are you okay Lady Penzilvana?"
"No"
"Did you have a hard time finding what I asked for?"
Penzilvana gave a grunt in reply, the two siblings can't believe that she can speak and behave like this in front of the queen.
"R-Regarding your question about the flower shop we are doing alright, your majesty"
"A lot of people buy flowers from us, not to mention some creepers hitting on Maise"
"You scare them Yella"
"They should be scared, sometimes the Knights that are stationed here at the flower shop take the creepers away"
"You two are beautiful siblings, no wonder you are always being crept upon by those people"
The two blush at the compliment of the queen, Maise and Yella really looks up to the queen, Maculata does a great job if her people are grateful to her.
"You are always welcome here, in our flower shop, Queen Maculata"
"Thank you, why don't you visit the Palace as well when you have the time?"
"We can visit the Palace?!"
"Only on weekends, I am very busy in workdays"
"We understand, we look forward to visiting the Palace"
"May I also ask?"
"Yes?"
"How is your mother?"
"She sends us letters from time to time she even greets you and asks how you are, she mostly asks for us and you and the flower shop, she is doing well in our own country"
"That's good, but please do tell her that she can come visit here as well from time to time, or if she wants, she can also live here with you"
"She always refuses"
"We also tell her that this country and Kingdom welcomes us with open arms"
"But she always tells us that she needs to uphold her duty their…"
"Why does she need to suffer when she can be here with us?"
"Sacrifices must be given for you to have your life here in this Kingdom"
"Your majesty it is getting a bit late?"
Shadow mentions, Maculata stands up, all of them did so, Penzilvana was still tired, she was slouched when she stood up.
"It was a pleasure being in your company"
"It is an honour for you to visit us, Queen Maculata"
"I love the ambiance of your flower shop, it is very relaxing, and it feels like home"
"We are glad that this humble flower shop of ours has made you comfortable"
"We will now take our leave, lets' go Shadow and Penzilvana"
Maculata grabbed her fairy's arm and dragged her out of the flower shop to the carriage, the two siblings saw them off and bowed as the carriage left the premise of their flower shop.
"I want to sleep"
"You look half dead"
"Flying around is tiring"
"Maybe you need to work out"
"Why can't you just tell me about those two?!"
"Find it yourself Penzilvana, I thought you are a powerful fairy?"
"Ha…fine"
"Observed some more and see what you find out about them, maybe then, you can finally agree to train those two young and promising fairies"
"We will see"
"Did you have fun, Shadow?"
"Oh, yes, I am a little conscious of my surroundings since I am exposed but, it is very fun"
"I am glad, did you enjoy being in my company?"
"Very much"
"I hope that the other suitors as well, enjoy my company"
"They will your majesty, once they get past your outer exterior they will know, that you are a kind and gentle soul, even so, they will also realise that you are a beautiful woman"
"Thank you, for your words, Shadow"
"Shadow knows how beautiful you are Maculata, he is always lurking around you, even in your sleep or when you have your bath"
"Please stop spouting nonsense Penzilvana"
"..."
"Okay, don't believe, I'm not forcing you"