Please keep in mind that English is not my native language, I did my best to translate this. Enjoy!

- Good morning, Niles - Laslow greeted with a friendly smile from the ground.

The outlaw was peacefully situated on a branch of a cherry tree, which was a clearly testimony to the influence of the newcomers hoshidan brothers, because until a few days ago the decoration of the castle was like a grim fortress, just like Nohr.

- Um ...? - the white-haired man looked back with no interest to his interlocutor, but greeted back - Good morning, my dearly friend Laslow. Do you need something from me? Perhaps... a kind of special favor? - said with a mischievous smile and a suggestive tone.

Laslow sighed.

- Nothing. I was just wondered what you were doing here by yourself without disturbing anyone. I thought maybe you'd be sick, but now I see that you're just taking a break -

- That's right. Lord Leo gave me the day off - he replied before yawning - But I appreciate your concern. And I must say that I'm impressed, you care about more other things besides harassment pretty girls -

- Ah, well... You could say that today is my day off, too... - he said shrugging, unable to hide his shame - Lord Xander relieve me of my duties today "until I'm improve my behavior." Apparently some girl of the army complained about my "bad behavior" -

- Only one? - Niles asked raising an eyebrow - Do you have any idea who it was? -

- I don't know. Maybe Beruka, or Charlotte, or Effie, or Hana, or ... even Saizo - said thoughtfully.

- Huh? Did you try to flirt with Saizo? - asked surprised, not because it's was another man, but it seemed that the dancer had guts.

- Are you crazy?! I was having a peacefully chat with Kaze when Saizo he appeared from nowhere and accused me of bothering his brother. He must have misunderstood something. But I guess I have a natural charm, even men are attracted to me even if I don't want - said proudly.

- Have you ever think that maybe Saizo is jealous because you talk to his brother instead of him? -

Laslow frowned, trying to understand what Niles was suggested with that mischievous look on his eye.

- Are you saying that ... Saizo wants to be my friend? -

The outlaw was about to do a facepalm for the stupidity of his friend.

- Yes. If you refers as a sexfriend, yes. But I'm sure he wants a relationship with you -

- W-what...!? - Laslow blushed - Don't say such things! It's obvious that Saizo is heterosexual. Me also! Although, if someone like Saizo confess to me... I mean! Ugh! You're really a bad influence, did you know? -

- Glad to hear it - replied laughing. Niles didn't know that talking with Laslow about men it was so funny.

- Hey! It's very rare to see you two talk – Odin said, certainly glad to see his friend and coworker befriending – What were you talking about? If you want me to know -

- About women - said the dancer.

- About men - said the outlaw.

Odin laughed at seeing Laslow so troubled.

- So Odin, do you also have the day off? - said the gray-haired man trying to change the subject, but didn't seem to work.

- Yes. And what was the topic? Upon whom is the cutest guy in the army or something?- the blonde asked curiously.

- How can you ask that?! I...I told you we were talking about girls ... -

- Oh, come on. I am Mr. Innuendo's partner. Do you think he have never made me talk about things like that? I talk about my genius and Niles about people who he likes to harass. We have a healthy relationship of cordiality about our hobbies -

- I see ... I actually get your point. I do the same with Peri - Laslow sighed defeated.

- And? What do you think? - now asked Niles.

- What do I think about what? -

- What Odin said, about who is the cutest guy in the army -

- Oh?! You really want me to answer this!? -

- Of course. It's just for fun – Odin said with a wink - It'll be our secret. Moreover, admitting that another man is attractive it's not the end of the world. I, as the Chosen One, appreciate the gift of beauty in all they senses -

- Me, without being the Chosen One, appreciate it, too - Niles added with a grin.

- Look, I'll be the first. I think Hayato is cute - said to encourage his friend to speak – He has around him an air of mysticism that is cool, but not as much as me, of course. The problem with him is that he has a terrible personality. He is like an angry chihuahua -

- Ok, I get it. If it's just for fun ... Let me think – Laslow put a hand on his chin - I think ... Silas. Yes, he's cute and very friendly. If he were a girl, I wouldn't hesitate to invite him to a date. What do you say, Niles? -

- Lord Leo without a doubt. He's the portrait of loveliness, with his small body and how he frowns when get angry -

- Uh. I swear, I thought you'd say Lord Corrin - Odin said with no desire of mockery. He was genuinely confused.

- Oh yeah. Lord Corrin is also cute ... but who you think is the sexiest? - he said to continue the questions.

Of course, for Niles, Corrin was the cutest guy of all the world, even more than his lord. But it wasn't something that he could openly admit, even as a joke. Not when he really have feelings for him.

- Subaki - said the mage without much thought - Although his porcelain doll face sometimes scares me. It's likes he had no expression on his face. I wonder if he born that way or he is under some kind of curse ... -

- But what about Hinata? - Laslow questioned him just to bother him – He is a very handsome guy and he is attached to you, he is always looking at you his with puppy eyes -

- H-hey! - Odin blushed - Hinata wants me to teach him magic, that's all! -

- Only magic, eh? Are you sure he doesn't want other thing from you? - the dancer winked.

- Speaking of dogs, what about you and Keaton? - Odin countered with a triumphant smile - Keaton loves to smell you and when you help him to find treasures. When are you going to give him the "treasure" between your legs? -

- Odin! How vulgar! - Laslow rebuked him with wide open eyes – Definitely be near to Niles is affecting you -

- Me? - asked Niles with a innocent face - But he's right, Odin. Keaton is not interested in sniffing Laslow's butt. He is busier helping Kaden to have a shiny fur, if you know what I mean ... - Laslow and Odin shook their heads – Have you ever seen what these two do where are together? Petting each other, friendly bite each other, and snuggle up together to sleep. Aah ... They are a couple of adorable puppies - he sighed as if he had told a love story.

- Uh. Well ... Yes, I had noticed - said the dancer, feeling foolish to haven't noticed before in that way – But, hey... That's normal for their race. Isn't it? - turns to Odin looking for help.

- I'm not sure - he shrugged.

- Whatever – said Niles to return to the topic - I think Yukimura is not exactly sexy, but he is a DILF! - he settled himself face down on the branches.

- DILF? - repeated Laslow. Odin shook his head.

- Don't ask. You really don't want to know the answer. TRUST ME -

- Okay ... Is my turn, right? Mmm ... Objectively speaking, I find Kaze quite sexy. If I had a body like his I would attract more women without any doubt -

- Strange ... I thought you'd say Saizo – said the outlaw to annoy him, and it worked.

- E-enoght with that, Niles! You're giving me weird ideas into my head and I don't like it! - Laslow admonished him with completely red face.

- Huh? Why are we talking about Saizo? -

- True. A few moments ago you weren't here, Odin. I try to tell to our good friend Laslow that it's so clear that Saizo is in love with him, but he don't believe me -

- Well, I can hardly believe it, too - the mage said cautiously, not sure if his partner was joking or he was serious.

- So, then why Saizo has been spying on Laslow since we started this conversation? -

Laslow quickly looked behind his back and then to where he could, but he only managed to distinguish some people walking and patrolling soldiers.

- This joke has going too far, Niles - Laslow threatened him with a frown.

- I'll show you this is no a joke – say jump off of the tree.

Laslow was between Niles and the tree.

- W-wait, what are you going to do? -

The outlaw puts a hand on the gray hair and Laslow recoiled at the right time when Saizo appeared in front of Niles.

- Done! – Niles smiled – I just removed this off from you - showed a petal cherry and took steps back.

- Sa-Saizo!? - said Laslow - What are you doing here?! -

- My apologies for interrupting. I thought you were going to start a fight -

Laslow looked at Odin, who was watching him back with the same startled face.

- N-no, we're having a friendly chat - said the blond to help his friend, who was clearly speechless and reconsidering everything that Niles had said to him.

- Yes, a threesome friendly chat between men. Would you like to be the fourth? - invited him Niles, not being able to keep from laughing.

- What were you speaking about? - asked the ninja with great curiosity. It was obvious that he couldn't hear them from the distance he was watching Laslow.

- I think Lord Xander needs me! - screamed the dancer and then he run away of the conversation.

- Ooh ... Were a trio again -

- I'm sorry, but I must return to Lord Ryoma's side - Saizo said before disappearing.

- You were right about them ... - said Odin, still stupefied, and leaving coins on Niles' hands.

- I never wrong. Do you want to make another bet? -

- What about you and Lord Corrin? If he say yes to you, I will help you buy the ring -

- I'm afraid I must decline this one - said crossing his arms - Lord Corrin should not even approach someone like me -

- Oooh? So why Lord Corrin is coming this way? -

- Mmph! I will not fall for that trick ... -

- Niles ... -

The outlaw turned immediately as he recognized the voice.

- L-Lord Corrin! It's always a pleasure to see you - said Niles with shaky voice, but he managed to keep a quiet posture.

- Same here... Oh, hello, Odin -

- Lord Corrin - greeted the mage with a bow.

- Do you need something from us? -

- Leo told me he gave you a day off today, and I was wondering... Niles, if you're not busy, would you please accompany me to the town to do some shopping? I know this is your rest time, and perhapsyou have better things to do, so ... -

- Of course, my lord. Anything for you! -

- I glad to hear that - Corrin said with a smile.

- The bet! - Odin whispered with a wink.

Niles just smiled in response. But he will think about it.