There's definitely a lot more boys since Kamui decided we should all work together. Let's see who's getting together today...hmm.
After the join of the Hoshidan and Nohrian forces, everyone seemed to be at least somewhat hopeful in their strength together. Nina, however, wasn't focused on that.
For the past week, the spy marked every good hiding place in the castle. Her current spot, a barrel inside the mess hall, proved to be the most elusive.
Most times, she would spy on Kaden and Keaton, two creature shifters who argued about their own hygiene to the point that it sounded like peacocking. She started to enjoy their oil and water like conversations, but the more they talked, the less they spit negativities at each other.
There has to be some guys here that hate each other enough to wanna pounce each other, right? Nina pondered, going though the roster of all the men in the castle who despised each other.
Prince Ryoma and Prince Xander? No, they're too stuffy for touching. I know father and Odin are better friends now...Ugh, this is so frustrating! Can't there be any guys that want to vomit when they see each o-
"We might as well get this out of the way. You and I are not going to be friends."
"What a coincidence! I was just thinking the same thing."
Is that who I think it is? Nina thought to herself as she pulled the cork inside the barrel and peeked through with intent.
Sticking up his chin proudly, Prince Leo sneered away, "Of course you were. You have such an arrogant attitude and-"
"Me?! I'm not the one going around patronizing everybody! You're the jerk!"
Prince Takumi looked as though he would blow his top. He looked so aggravated talking to the dark knight, cheeks and ears red with rage.
Perfect…
"Is that the best you can do? You sound like a whiny, little brat. Just as expected," The blonde prince sighed, "Let's make a deal. You stay away from me, and I'll stay away from you. Think you can manage?"
Wait, what!?
"Hmph! I'm not going to let you boss me around like that! Good-bye!" Takumi spat angrily before swiveling on his heel and stomping out of the room.
You can't leave, Prince Takumi! Who's going to be with Prince Leo if you aren't there!?
"Insufferable. Truly insufferable."
Pinching his bridge of his nose, the Nohrian royal followed suit, turning in the opposite direction.
One the coast was clear, Nina swiftly stepped out of her wooden hiding place, pacing back and forward as she formulated ideas on how to force the two broody boys to talk, or rather argue, again.
"What would set them off. Who would get angrier. Leo? No, probably Takumi. I'd have to...to...to steal a...a...a book from him! Yeah! I'll take one of his big books and put it Prince Leo's saddle! Nina, you're a genius!"
"Say something, daughter?"
"GYAAAH! F-Father?! How long have you been standing there for!?" She screamed, whipping around to see her snarky dad, smirk ever present if only to mock her.
Niles walked circles around her, not angry at the least, but wanting to know her intentions, "Long enough to hear that you...are a genius! I suppose you get that from your mother. So, what is your new fantasy, Nina?"
"N-none of your business! Just leave me alone!" She yelled, storming away from him and slamming the door behind her before going to set up her plan.
"Something doesn't sound right about this…"