In the end, I used my ultimate move to reach my goals: ask nicely, and ask the right person.
Ignis went to visit his niece just like always, and he asked the Princess whether they could bring Aestas along for the day. Since he's a King, and since Juliet actually does want us to grow attached to the kid, she happily gave her permission. As such, Ignis brought the baby back.
«What do you need her for?» he inquires.
I reach out to take her, but he doesn't let me.
«She's heavy for you,» he says.
«Ant,» the baby murmurs.
«Hello, dear,» I say, holding her hand and observing how she holds it back and giggles. «Someone is in a good mood today, ah? Is it because you're playing with your uncle?»
«Anko!»
She turns to him and smiles widely, pulling the shining buttons of his shirt.
«I feel a little guilty for using a child, Veronica,» he says.
«You're not using her. I am,» I point out.
