Floren placed his hand on Clover's neck. Her arm was wrapped around him and their lips were merely centimetres apart. Neither of them knew whether to launch into the kiss. Floren's hand gently moved up from Clover's neck to her shoulder, sending shivers up her spine.

Clover could not take it any longer, and kissed him. Floren's other hand instinctively shot out and placed itself on Floren's shoulder. When Clover heard footsteps approaching them, she pulled back.

"I have to go," she said softly, pecking Floren again. "I'm sorry, Floren... I'll be back as soon as I can. But important things await!" Clover smiled, pulled on her blazer and rushed off. Floren was left with his hands extended as Clover slipped out.

Floren sat down in the chair and sighed, pouring himself a cup of tea.

Hershette Layton and Lucy Triton walked in, Lucy skipping this time.

"Hello, Floren~! Dame Paula's gone off to do something secret, so now we're going to INVESTIGATE!" Hershie declared with a giggle.

Floren decided to follow them. He could be moody later.