"I guess I should apologize to Kunzite for jumping to conclusions." said Venus.
She looked a good deal happier.
"Well, I certainly wouldn't apologize to Jadeite if I were in your shoes. Just why should I?" answered Mars tartly.
"Oh, no!" exclaimed Venus. "You can't really mean that-"
Mars shrugged.
"My father did. My mother suffered so much because of it as well as other things. And, after all, my marriage to Jadeite was arranged by the old empress."
"Now, that's why I've always said Venusians have more sense! Our court may be lax, but when someone finds their soul mates, why extramarital are absolutely unheard of on Venus!"
"They might be. I wouldn't be too sure, though."
"I think I know my own planet and my own people's customs better."
Venus stood up.
"Now, I should apologize for my, er, unreasonable behavior. I should not have been so distrustful. I'll have to figure something out to make it up to him, as well!"
With that, she ran out of the room, nearly stepping on Artemis who was walking in.
"What's the matter with her?" he asked Mars. "Only a little while ago, she looked almost forlorn."
"You know how she is, and you've known her better and longer than anyone else has." Mars rolled her eyes.
"Hmm, that's true. She can change moods from one to another quicker than anyone I know, and mind you, I know a lot of people."
"Mm-hm."
Mars wasn't really listening, and walked out.
"Hmm, so like everyone to not pay much attention to what the cat has to say. Now, the galaxy would be a much better place if they did."
Venus rushed into the office.
"I knew I'd find you here! After all, just where else!"
Kunzite saw that she looked a good deal happier than she had been since the night of the ball.
"You look like you've changed your mind."
"Of course! I'm so sorry I distrusted you. I just…couldn't stand the way you were speaking to her. You never spoke in the same way to any other ladies, not even at Magellan. And, mind you, I could tell at least a few of them would not have minded if you had."
"I don't think they would have risked your wrath. Or would you only have aimed it at me?"
"Oh, they would have been banished from court! And I would see to it they would never be able to come to court again! At least not my court!"
"I never would have thought you were insecure, Minako. You know I only have eyes for you. I don't think anyone could ever match you in anything."
Minako smiled and threw herself at him.
"I hope not. Just what my ancestress, Aphrodite say if they ever could! I think she might disown me."
"Although you were definitely right about the duchess. You know I suspected her husband. I had their viewer monitored. She made an interesting communication. I can't quite trace where it came from, but it was a most interesting conversation. I think you must see it."