As Royal Duty Demands

[not_a_prize]

I have to go...

[Peola sounded... depressed to say the least.]

Some of the things my father said. They stuck in my head, I've been having trouble sleeping because of it.

I sent him a message that I'd agree to the wedding...

[There was an immense grimace on her face at the thought.]

Turns out those nobles didn't recognize my 'non-existent' choice... I don't know if its because they don't care about Earth, that she wasn't around or because Kliiment talked them into not caring...

But... I guess that's what I get for running away from my problems and punching them in the face isn't it?

... They're holding the wedding on Earth... my father's invited you all... figured since we all fought together you guys should be there.

I guess that's it... thank you... all of you for being good to me.

[Peola lowers her head in a modest bow.]

[For those of you who wish to speak to her before she has to leave she's at the hangar. A small troupe of Royal Porters were quickly shimmying off with her belongings to a rather ornate looking shuttle outside, its entrance flanked by a pair of mecha. Regalis Filia itself was carefully being moved into the shuttle by another pair of them. The Princess is tremendously listless about the whole matter and is spending the whole time fidgeting. Notably rather than her usual security uniform or just some simple clothing she's clad in a flowing gown that seemed to have an almost ocean like sheen to it, looking tremendously formal and out of place.]

Comments

[not_a_prize]

... I really wish there was... because I really don't see it.

[herodrawing]

Your dad looked reasonable, I'm sure he'd...

...

[Izuru falls silent for some reason.]

[not_a_prize]

... Except he won't call it off...

[herodrawing]

Because.. there's no more time?

[not_a_prize]

[Peola nods with a bitter look on her face.]

[herodrawing]

It's almost like... a hero sacrificing himself, one life for many.

But, that's not fair. It shouldn't be that way! There must be a way to make everyone happy. I don't know of any right now... but I'll try to find one, I promise!

[not_a_prize]

If you look at it that way if I really was heroic I wouldn't have run away in the first place.

But I never would have got a chance to meet everyone here. And if its one thing I learned while around here its that the universe really likes to start moving the line on what's fair and what isn't... so if you really can I'm counting on you Izuru.

[Peola gives the rabbit a small smile before moving over and placing a small kiss to his forehead.]

Just... the royal way of saying thank you for someone who's really helped. I guess a little hope's better than nothing. Good luck... we're both really going to need it.

[herodrawing]

Woah!

[Izuru stands dumbfounded for a few seconds.]

I'll do my best, really!