Sister Farhana, Sister Ophelia, Sister Khamisah, Nar and Sas are all busy. They're so busy that they're rarely at home. The reason, the need to look into, to discuss, to look back and to discuss again about the connection between Amleth and the Elven Kingdom, and that's just between the two nations. Since we are going to pass through 5 more countries, everything has to be perfect. Budget. Security. Cooperation between countries. The researchers and those who help the health. Every single thing was discussed and debated over and over again. Even Kara and Mara were occasionally dragged into the discussion. Master Merlin, on the other hand, took a slightly different approach. She said and I quote, "I will gather evidence of their wrongdoings so that I can use it to silence some of them, and then things will go smoothly." Aunt Amleth agreed, though. I guess even she knew that stopping Master Merlin was just a waste of time and effort.
Since it's another long meeting, and this time, as previously and meticulously planned by me and the Duchess, I wait outside the meeting room. I wanted to just barge in, but I'm sure I'd be scolded, so let's just behave for the sake of my two brothers. Yes. For the sake of them and for the sake of Jean and Linda! As soon as they're done
"Urgh..." [Sas]
"When will this end..." [Nar]
"You two look like a dead fish... Perfect! Let's go eat together!" [Diana]
"Sleepy..." [Sas]
"And missed your only chance to eat with all of us! No! Linda, grab him and let's go, go, go!" [Diana]
"Huh!? Wait Linda... Wait!" [Sas]
"Come now, gloomy hero, let us take a bite" [Linda]
"So assertive... You really are planning something, aren't you?" [Nar]
"Maybe..." (Don't look into his eyes) [Diana]
"Well, Sas couldn't really take a hint, could he? Understandable. It's obvious that Linda is interested in him and yet look at him." [Nar]
"..." [Jean]
"..." [Diana]
"..." [Ophelia]
"..." [Khamisah]
"..." [Amleth]
"..." [Farhana]
"..." [Akela]
"..." [Eisheth]
"..." [Tiara]
"..." [Duke of Fortress]
"..." [Duke of Lion]
"..." [Randy]
"..." [Savel]
"..." [Elegast]
"..." [Myle]
"..." [Arthur]
"..." [Apollo]
"..." [Alaric]
"..." [Asterion]
"..." [Aya]
"..." [Teliara]
"..." [JOATMON]
"..." [Einstein]
"..." [Joseph]
"What?" [Nar]
"Seriously? Jean, take this pot calling the kettle black away" [Diana]
"Hey!?" [Nar]
While the other reactions are worth a laugh or two, it's actually amazing how we all think the same thing. You two are really lucky to have a cupid like me as your little sister. Correction, fairy like me as your little sister. That's better.
We arrived at the restaurant reserved by the Duchess of Fortress so that her daughter could have a peaceful dinner (Jean insisted on calling it a dinner instead of a date). I wanted them to eat alone, but it's much too obvious when that's the case, so I'm needed to meditate between them! It's okay. I can do it! For the sake of them becoming my sisters-in-law!
(Wish me luck!) [Diana]
(You can do it!) [Duchess of Fortress]
(Are we even needed here?) [Liya]
(Probably not) [Dana]
(What do you all mean? We are here for moral support) [Duchess of Fortress]
(How...) [Kat]
And moral support from everyone waiting outside! I got this! I will make sure that their date is nothing but a success! Successful enough that my nieces and nephews in the future will laugh when this story is told about them!
"Wow, we are all alone. Minus those outside. Can't they just come in and eat with us?" [Nar]
"Agreed. The more the merrier" [Sas]
"I mean, sometimes a quiet dinner like this isn't so bad." [Diana]
It's obvious enough. I mean, what's the point of them hiding if Nar and Sas can find them anyway. You must be one of the best assassins like Alaric to not be detected by Brother Nar and Sas.
Well, without further ado, let me lighten the mood. I got this. Granny Duchess and I have been through countless scenarios, ranging from the laughable to the heart-wrenching. You two brothers of mine better be grateful to me!
"Brother Nar! Brother Sas! Listen! Listen! The other day, a boy asked me to marry him!" [Diana]
"D E A T H" [Sas]
"Who is it... I will beat him so badly that the entire male population of Amleth and beyond will think three times before attempting such foolishness!" [Nar]
(Their reactions are the same as always) [Jean]
(Their reactions are as cute as ever) [Linda]
"But of course, I rejected it immediately. After all, the men in my life are nothing but the greatest, especially you two. Heroes. Handsome. Smart. Funny. Caring. You are without a doubt the best brother in the world. I'll always be looking for someone like the two of you, but unfortunately, that's impossible" [Diana].
"Damn right! Listen, those men are nothing but wolves! Trust no one but us" [Nar].
"We will protect you from them even if it costs our own souls" [Sas]
Good! Good! They're flattered! Just as planned! Now, hit them with that golden question! This is going to be fun!
"I will also strive to become a perfect lady. I have many good examples. Aunt Amleth. Sister Khamisah. Sister Ophelia. Master Merlin. Saintess Rumia. Grandma Farhah. Sister Dana. There are just too many, but the perfect ones are definitely these two! Aren't they wonderful?" [Diana]
(Diana!? Mother... What have you taught her...) [Jean]
(Miss Paladin's reaction is fun to tease) [Linda]
Now agree with me! Agree with me! That way I can move on to the next line! Depending on what they said, Granny Duchess and I have come up with up to 30 possible answers! Thanks to my time at the opera house, I'm also confident enough to improvise! Now come on! Come and give me your answer!
"True. I'm glad I'm going out with Jean. Thank you for accepting me, Jean" [Nar].
"Me too. Linda, thank you for choosing me as your partner" [Sas].
"Eeh..." [Diana]
"Eeh..." [Jean]
"Eeh..." [Linda]
"Eeh... Why are you confused Jean? I thought we were going out together?" [Nar]
"Linda... I thought the same thing" [Sas]
"Wait a minute Sas!? Since when?" [Nar]
"I can say the same to you!?" [Sas]
"Eeh..." [Nar]
"Eeh..." [Sas]
"Eeh... Congratulations, I guess...? Anyway, be sure to name your daughter after me!" [Diana]
"Wait a minute!!!" [Jean, Linda]
Ohh boy... This is just embarrassing. Of all the reactions we could think of, this is definitely not one of them. I mean, I am grateful, but seriously.... Eeh..