PROPOSAL by Kiraya

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"I'm not sure whether I should accept Sephiroth's proposal," Aeris confessed to Nanaki.

"Well, an alliance would benefit all, uniting our divided kingdoms, but…"

"But?"

"Your Majesty, I'm sure you noticed how attentive Lord Zachary was to his prince?"

"Yes. Though not so much his interest in me was unclear."

"Indeed." A delicate cough. "Well, suffice it to say Sephiroth and his man-at-arms are quite… close."

Aeris's eyebrows rose. "Really."

"The nose never lies." Nanaki shook his head. "A pity, really. He's— your Majesty?"

"I think I need to… research a little more before deciding."

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12 May 2008.