The Duke
In front of the ducal's office.The twin was bickering on who would knock on the office door of the Duke— their father.
Mikael (teen)
*nudges Yuna* you do it
Yuna (teen)
*nudges back* no you do it!
Butler Richt
Might there be a matter My lord, M'lady?
Yuna (teen)
O-oh! Granpa Richt, perfect timing!
Butler Richt
M'lady, haven't I told you to not address me as that—
Yuna (teen)
Oh who cares! You're our grandpa, that's not changing
Mikael (teen)
I agree with her.
Mikael (teen)
By the way, call dad—I mean the Duke for us.
Butler Richt
Why not just enter his office my lord? Surely the duke would appreciate the sight of his children *smiles softly*
Mikael (teen)
*Looks at Yuna*
Yuna (teen)
*Looks at Mikael*
Mikael (teen)
He wouldn't get mad at us for disturbing his work, would he?
Yuna (teen)
Dad is...a bit scary when he's mad
Butler Richt
*smiles* I'm sure His grace wouldn't. Take this old man's advice.
Butler Richt
*suddenly pushes the office door*
There sits a man with dark hair and golden eyes, sitting across a desk in which was piled with books and papers.
The twins look at one another gulping in sync as they see their father's serious expression. Yet Richt gave them a push to step inside to the Duke's office before closing the office door.
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Is there something that matters?
Mikael (teen)
*sucked in a breath*
Mikael (teen)
Um, Yuna and I were, uh, pondering about, uh, to, uh.... *fidgets with his thumbs*
Yuna (teen)
*whispers as she nudge his side* speak properly!
Mikael (teen)
*he glanced over her and whispered through gritted teeth* you do it then!
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
*sighs* Is there something you would like to wish or ask from me?
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
'A request from my children, how flattering.'
Yuna (teen)
*took a deep breath* stood firm* Father, we'd like to ask you for your approval for, uh, what was it again? *turns to Mikael*
Mikael (teen)
Seriously? Tsk!
Yuna (teen)
You know I have trouble remembering when I get distracted!
Yuna (teen)
I'll say it then
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
'they are bickering, how lovely.'
Mikael (teen)
We'd like to ask for your approval about us setting up a playdate for our younger sister, Amanda.
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
A playdate...?
Yuna (teen)
We thought it's time for Amy to have friends of her own as well.
Mikael (teen)
We know we got playdates when we were 7 years old, while Amy is still 5—
Yuna (teen)
We thought that the earlier she could interact with someone outside the better.
Yuna (teen)
*looks at Mikael hesitant*
Mikael (teen)
*Looks at Yuna, Hesitant*
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
'???'
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
I'm fine with the idea
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Yet you two seemed concerned about something. Is there something wrong with Amanda?
Mikael (teen)
She kind of—
Mikael (teen)
Than most kids her age
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
'Is this how it would feel like to have a twin? They are so in sync with one another. it's scary.'
Yuna (teen)
She seemed so detached to us. As if she...
Mikael (teen)
....Don't see us as her siblings
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Perhaps it was because she's alone most of the time. You two received several invitations every other week from other nobles.
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
It also must be your age gap to her. You two are already fifteen, meanwhile your little sister is only five years old.
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Whatever she sees in her surroundings she probably began absorbing it.
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Unlike the two of you who had each other when you two were her age.
Mikael (teen)
I guess so...
Yuna (teen)
Then we may proceed with the playdates?
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Of course, I've already given my approval, have I not?
The twin looked at each other and smiles
Suddenly Mikael realizes one more thing to discuss with their father
Mikael (teen)
*nudges Yuna*
Mikael (teen)
*whispers* ask him about 'that'
Yuna (teen)
Oh yeah that *whispers*
Yuna (teen)
um, I'm scared....
Mikael and Yuna glanced over their father before turning around whispering
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
'Is something else the matter? But oh well, I wouldn't mind, as long as I'm able to see my twins around.'
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Yes, Yuna?
Yuna (teen)
*looks at Mikael*
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Yes?
Yuna (teen)
*sucked in air* *breathe out* I can't do this!
Yuna burst out into the room and ran, leaving Mikael behind
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
*blinking* *confused and surprised*
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
What was that about?
Mikael (teen)
*groaned* that little—
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Mikael.
Mikael (teen)
*shudders* *faces the duke*
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Spill it
Mikael (teen)
*pressed his lips* *Hesitant*
Mikael (teen)
We wanted to ask you about....
Mikael (teen)
....About Mother
The room was filled with nothing but silence. Mikael didn't dare to even lift her head and see his father's face.
Mikael (teen)
'Ugh, I knew I shouldn't have asked'
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
....
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
There is still no news about her
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Where she is,
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Her condition,
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
...Everything
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Even her current locations
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
No
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
I wish to not think of that, neither should you.
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
She's still alive somewhere.
Arturo Caspian Von Debris
Jasmine is still waiting. And so are 'they'.
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