"Reynold! Father is not in the palace and so is Aiden. How will I get their permission?" asked Ren with her lips pouting when the man looked helpless.
"Princess, we need permission to leave the palace. How about waiting for some time. I am sure they will return soon. Your majesty never stays out for too long." he asked in a soft voice, and then looked at Penny for help but she only gave him an awkward smile as if telling "i am in the same boat!"
"But then it would be dark! The library will close in the evening!" she said with tears brimming into her eyes. "I want to read a book. How could it be so difficult when I have given no punishment when i.." she stopped and tilted her head to see Elric looking at her with interest.
He was looking at her as if he was looking at a new species of animal in the woods at the time of hunting.