It's a beautiful day to go out with big sister Dana. We will go to the nearest cake house and buy the most delicious looking cake there is. We will go to the toy house and buy a Mr. Bear stuffed animal that Dana loves. We will go to a nearby clothing store and get her a dress that will rival the one Princess Siti is wearing, at least that's my plan, so
"Goodbye Big Sister Dana, our time together is short, but know this, I will cherish this meeting that has meant life to me. I will always remember you in my daily prayers" [Diana].
"No! I don't want to be separated from you ever again!" [Dana]
"Thus began a story of cruelty in this land. Two sisters reunited, only to be separated again by a cruel fate. Will our two sisters be reunited under the Goddess' blessing? Only the Goddess and time will tell" [Vita].
"This is really just a formality! It won't even take two hours!" [Nar]
"No! Sister Dana!" [Diana]
"Oh Goddess, look at the tearful cry of the little sister who wants nothing more than to embrace her beloved sister! Goddess! Please hear our prayer!" [Vita]
"Stop narrating it!" [Nar]
"It's fun though, plus she really is talented. I am definitely interested in hearing more." [Merlin]
"Sigh... Alright, you follow along with them, is that fine?" [Jean]
"I will! Thank you!" [Diana]
"Sigh... Okay, you follow them, is that okay?" [Jean]
"I will! Thank you!" [Diana]
Since Princess Siti wants to go to Amleth to study under Master Merlin, the queen of this land, Princess Siti's mother basically wanted to meet those who will befriend her. I'm not sure why this is an issue, but the queen is what Sas called a worrywart, so she wanted her daughter to have a friend there. When Princess Siti mentioned that her friends there were Dana and Saintess Rumia, the Queen wanted to meet them, hence the cruel fate that separates us today.
"That princess... I'm not mad that she wanted to befriend Saintess Rumia, but don't tell me so suddenly! Look at our schedule now! She'll get an earful from me as soon as I meet her!" [Cardinal Davis]
"And you're going to scold her, aren't you?" [Diana]
"A B S O L U T E L Y! I don't care if the King and Queen are angry about it!" [Cardinal Davis]
"Goodbye, Sister Dana! I'm going to help the opera worker with the play!" [Diana]
"Huh... Why? Won't you come with me?" [Dana]
(I don't want to hear this cardinal babbling) "I do, but as your greatest little sister, I understand that you need some time with your friend as well" [Diana].
"Diana... You're so considerate!" [Dana]
(Liar) [Sas]
(She lies) [Neloufa]
(She just wanted to avoid Cardinal Davis' lecture, didn't she?) [Opera House Manager]
(I just met Diana, but I can assure you that's what she thinks) [Khamisah]
Since there's a free play being performed by the opera house at the request of the country, our schedule to go back to Amleth falls a bit behind. Saintess Rumia is also interested and wants to see the play, so her departure to Amleth has been delayed a bit. Of course, Kara and Mara's team as "escorts" will follow the Saintess' schedule. As for Marianne and her family, since there will be a second play, her family agreed to let Marianne see it a second time, so their schedule overlaps with ours. Tio's and Adnan's families are currently doing their business, and since the dungeon issue is resolved, their schedule also falls behind, so we all decided to set a date for our departure on the same day, Sunday of this weekend.
Since we are rescheduling our schedule, our supplies are a bit short, so before the practice, Tio, Adnan Neloufa and I went to buy a whole supply for all of us! Of course Randy and Kat are there to help us. Siti, knowing this, offers her help as a local. We get so much money from everyone, let us make the best use of it.
"There are items that the butlers and maids from the royal and duke house will buy, so we should focus on other thing" [Tio].
"I see. Should we make a list first?" [Adnan]
"Great idea. Once you're done, let me take a look at the list, that way I can guide you to the best and cheapest shop" [Siti]
As we write down what we need, I can hear the anxiety in the crowd. They're still worried about the problems with the Devil King. The distrust of royalty among them is clear as day. Some are selling fake holy water that is supposed to ward off the devil. Some spread rumors that the Devil King will be reincarnated sooner. Some even deny everything that's happening and say that we are nothing but a liar.
"I hope the play will really help calm the situation" [Neloufa].
"It may or may not. Still, what they need now is reassurance, and more than anything else, hope" [Randy].
"Queen Amleth always said there is no greater medicine than hope, so I'm sure this play is meant to inspire hope in them" [Kat]
"With how great Miss Vita is, I'm sure it won't be a problem" [Tio].
"True. It's mesmerizing, and I'm sure even someone who sees it for the second time will still be left breathless" [Adnan].
"Hearing you say that makes me nervous!" [Neloufa]
"Don't worry! You're actually doing great!" [Siti]
As we have completed our list, it's time to go shopping. Siti grumbles as there is a sudden price increase in some of the shops, as they say the price increase is inevitable, the food is becoming scarce. Some are hoarding the food to make supplies for the fated day. Some are buying it in bulk and reselling it at a higher price. Some shops won't even sell to us outsiders. Of course, the Knight and the Ministry of Finance had to intervene, as some are simply taking advantage of this.
(I hope the play will be successful... Miss Vita said she will make a surprise, I wonder what?) [Diana]