"ARE YOU alright? Do you want to eat or drink something?" Alesteria stared at Ich as he moved about in the kitchen, seeing that he was busy finding things made Alesteria think that he doesn't visit the kitchen that often. "No, it’s alright." She said as she sat more comfortably in the chair. Ich doesn't seem to hear it since he is busy rummaging through the cupboards to find even a mug but didn't see anything. So, he clicks his tongue in annoyance as he continues to look. After what happened earlier, Alesteria was dragged to Ich's house, and they went straight to the kitchen. The house is practically empty since Nadia and Neo have business outside as they left Ich to guard the house while they are gone, as Ich told her. Alesteria removed her illusionary magic by the time they arrived in the house, deeming it unnecessary since Ich can see through it. Anyway, Alesteria looked at Ich, still looking around, as her eyes trailed over to the kitchen counter and saw what he was looking
"WE ARE late now, young master." Nicholae shrugged, taking the bouquet of flowers that he bought on the way back from Leandro as they stood in front of a door. Multiple maids and staff are all stationed outside, there is some that guided him while the others are just look out. Just for extra precautions. Nicholae knocked on the door and it opened almost immediately; the brightness of the room due to all of the curtains being drawn up is what made his eyes close as he adjusts a little bit before stepping inside. "Nicholae! My genius son! So glad of you to visit me!" That was what Nicholae heard the moment he stepped inside, his mother greeting him with a warm smile like honey and eyes that expresses joy. Nicholae was just about to go back to the Versormer but was ordered to visit his mother who was residing in the capital, a little far from the palace but only a five-minute walk away from the central market. The place was absolutely beautiful, a mansion ideally located in a resi
"ARE WE there yet?" Alesteria asked as she avoided a rock in her way, holding unto the tree branch in front of her as her other hand held her skirt so it would not be dirtied more than it has. Her dress, which was once a white and gold mixture of colors, has now been colored with brown at it stains at the bottom of her skirt from the pathway. Ich advise her to hold onto her skirt, so it won't be dirtier, but of course that is too late. "Are you getting tired?" Alesteria shakes her head. "Not really, but where exactly are we going?" Ich turned to her, seeing that she can handle herself well but still kept an eye in case she falls, kicked a branch away from Alesteria's way as he answered. "Somewhere good. It is a place I'm sure you'll enjoy." He said as reached out his hand to her. Alesteria huffed one of her cheeks and accepted his hand, playing along with Ich being mysterious about where they will be going. They have been travelling for a whole hour, stopping along the way, as
THAT SAME day, when Parie and Klaus finished talking, they both returned to Alesteria's room only to find multiple knights and maids outside while talking to themselves, noises can be heard inside as they went closer. "What is happening?" Parie asked as she stare at the people in front of Alesteria's room. "I don't know but it seemed that it has something to do with the princess." Parie gasped, "Wait! The only time this many people are in front of her room is when..." Parie and Klaus looked at each other and, in an instance, they already knew. 'Shit. Alesteria...!' Parie screamed in her mind as she disappeared beside Klaus while he walked faster towards the room. "What do you mean she's not in the palace?! Have you checked the garden?! What about the fountain near the entrance?!" "Did you think I didn't check every single corner of the palace, Deus?" Hearing the princes’ voices, Klaus walked towards the room as the maids noticed him, all were giving way like a parted sea as the
"SO, HOW are we going to find Alesteria?" Parie's voice echoed in Klaus' ear as they walked the central market, many merchants and stall still set up even if the sun is almost setting; some of them even turned their lights on. "We should ask some vendors here, maybe they've seen her." Klaus wore a cloak that hides his attire, the imperial clothes that are given to escorts of the royal family which differs them from the military knights, as Parie sat by his shoulder whole peeking through the hood. "Someone must've seen her somewhere her." Obviously, this is not the first time Alesteria has done this, sneaking out and all, but she usually leaves a letter telling them she left to go to the market. 'The princes were already in her room when I arrived, so I don't know whether she did leave a letter...' Klaus sighed in distress as he looked at the sky, the orange and red hue mixing, indicating that the sun is setting. He hopes that he can find Alesteria before the sun fully sets and
"AND SO, that's what happened." Alesteria is seated next to Klaus and Ich while Neo and Nadia are on the other side of them. After a protracted conversation, they have finally spoken calmly and realized that Klaus was not a suspicious individual. Alesteria paid close attention, avoiding bias or taking sides, and she understood who was at fault and why things had escalated the way they had. It involved both sides in this instance. Ich turned to look at Neo being cared for by Nadia and said, "So it was really Neo's fault then." Although Neo's injuries are not too serious—just a few minor scratches here and there—his bruises will undoubtedly darken over the course of the following few days, so Nadia is doing her best to minimize them by administering first aid. She and Neo turned to look at Ich when he made the remark as she was doing this. Ich held onto his arm as Alesteria smacked his arm and hissed at him while also giving him a glare. She opened her eyes and glared at Ich, "Do
ALESTERIA GOT back a little past eight last night, without being detected and woke up earlier than usual. It is not that she had a hard time sleeping, it was just there is a lot on her mind that day that wanted some answers. So, all she did until she was called for breakfast was to ponder about Nicholae and his previous actions. She still hasn’t forgotten about seeing Nicholae, she was sure it was him. However, she wasn't sure why he was here, when the last time she heard from him was about a month ago. A lot of things happened in a month. "Penny for your thoughts?" Alesteria broke out of her reverie and looked at her side, seeing Parie standing there tilting her head at her as she looked back. "You seem to be in deep thoughts." Parie sat next to Alesteria, she was near the window looking out as she got lost in her thought while the former just appeared and sat on the edge of the window. Last night, they didn't get the chance to talk because Alesteria went straight to bed after
WHEN ALESTERIA announced to Xerxes and to her brothers, Aldrich and Aimilios, about her willingness to study for the education of going to the academy like every noble and royalty does, Xerxes was surprised to say the least. He didn't expect Alesteria to willingly take the classes since he knew how much she hates studying but go be the first to say it to him makes him a little proud. "She said that?" Both Bastian and Tristan asked simultaneously to Xerxes as he nodded, a slight smugness in his eyes as he told them about what happened at breakfast. "She did, she even said she wants to go to the academy." After breakfast, Xerxes just told Alesteria to not go out anymore and to stay in her room. She can either go to the garden or with her brothers, but she cannot leave the palace. Aldrich and Aimilios seemed to be ecstatic about this, but Xerxes reminded them that their probation is yet to end so they cannot go to the garden, even if Alesteria is there. Still, they were satisfied w