Bonsi smiled as Archie finished telling her a story and clapped for him, " My Archie is such an eloquent speaker now. What's your secret "? Archie looked around, as if trying to find someone and looked at her seriously.
" Sister Qidu and Uncle Konnie ", Bonsi tilted her head to the side truly surprised, " When did they have the time to teach you "? Archie rested his head on her lap, " Sister Qidu taught me when we went riding ".
Bonsi frowned slightly, " Wait, when did you two go riding "? Archie blinked a few times, obviously nervous and shook his head " That's not important. Now where was I, with the mana stones, even during the welcoming banquet ".
Bonsi nodded, stroking his cheek lightly [ We'll get back to that later ] " And your uncle Konnie "? Archie smiled as he looked up at her, " He's odd mother...but in a good way. He's teaching me how to write it down ". She nodded, " That sounds easy ". Archie turned, playing with her fingers " I thought so too but it's harder than it looks ".
She nodded semi seriously, " Alright. I'll take your word for it. You're such a hard worker ". Archie nodded, his eyes already closing and she continued to stroke his temple as she hummed a tone for him, lulling him to sleep almost immediately.
Setting him down carefully in the blankets he'd stacked in a corner, as per his instructions. He'd asked the servants for a few blankets and pillows and threw them to one side " Nathaniel says they're super comfy. I want to try it. So when you put me down for a nap, please put me there ".
She kissed his forehead with a smile, " I'm happy you have friends now ". She sighed to herself as she looked out the window and saw Axis and Luscious laughing with each other, " What I'd give to have a friend again " and sighed.
" What do you mean I can't come out "? Nectar frowned as she tried to reason with Liam, already almost out the window. He sighed, his horse keeping pace with the carriage as he held her back by the forehead, " We can't stop and I won't have you jumping out a window in front of so many people ".
Nectar sighed, " Where's Rampage "? Liam pointed forward, " She's up front, why "? Nectar rolled her eyes, " I'm thinking of ways to ride my horse and guess what? I need my horse ".
Liam smiled and patted her head, " Be a good empress and act like it ". Nectar stuck out her tongue at him and sighed, going back into the carriage [ Good empress my ass ]
From within the carriage, there was a small slot that allowed her see the coachman and the horses on the other side, including Rampage. Clicking her tongue loudly enough, she was able to get its attention and she followed the sound all the way to the other window.
Rampage was so close to the window, Nectar could touch her and shee rubbed her face, " Whose so smart? Rampage's so smart ". She neighed in response and Nectar laughed.
Melanie curiously looked at the two, " What does Sister Empress have in mind "? Gus who was resting his head on her lap sighed, " She's thinking of ways to somehow ride her horse ". Melanie frowned slightly, " But Lord Soul didn't let her. And we really can't stop the carriage now ".
Mario rolled his eyes, " She doesn't want to listen and she'll find a way around it ". Melanie nodded and quietly watched while the kids talked with each other, " I wonder what she has in mind ".
Nectar packed her hair into a ponytail and tied her belt. Melanie watched her whisper to the animal and squinted her eyes, [ What is she doing? ] She gasped as she suddenly opened the door and jumped on Rampage.
The door closed just as quickly and she laughed, " A high five from Kancor would have made this perfect ". Melanie ran to the window, making sure she really was okay " Your majesty "!
Nectar looked at her and smiled, " I'm fine ". Melanie though relived, stammered angrily " Tha...t....that...was reck.....reckless ". Nectar laughed, somehow managing to touch her cheek " I know Mela ".
Melanie blinked a few times and Nectar smiled, " I heard the kids calling you that earlier. You don't mind if I call you that too, right "? Melanie shook her head, feeling her cheeks turn red.
Nectar pulled the reigns and Nectar moved forward. Melanie shook her head, snapping out of it " Come back your majesty, this isn't safe ". Nectar laughed, " It isn't boring either ".