Robin stood speechless. That was about the last thing he expected Lucina to do, not that he minded. The princess was rather red too as she sunk back unsure of herself.

"Sorry, was that too fast?"

"You're fine, it was just unexpected."

"So does this mean–"

"I guess so. So…what now?"

"Well, I did originally come to fetch you to join the family picnic."

And then the realization hit him: Chrom. "Uh, I'm not sure I'm ready for that."

Lucina looked confused, "Why not? You eat with them all the time."

"Yes, but now that we're…you know, together, things might be different."

"Oh," she looked disappointed for a moment before perking up, "Well, we do not have to tell them just yet, do we?"

"I don't suppose so," While his wildest dream had just come true, he could not help but hate how awkward they were being. Plus, he knew that he would have to face the music sooner or later, however, one look at her beautiful face and he knew that he wanted at least one day before facing said music.

So they headed out for the designated picnic area. They took their time of course to allow for Lucina's visage to recover. When they were in a place they deemed secluded enough, they even experimented with holding hands.

There was no hand holding when they reached the others, however. They walked in acting as if nothing had happened.

"There you two are," Chrom greeted them, "I was about to send the guards after you."

"No need for that," Robin took a seat on the blanket. Lucina was about to take her seat next to him, but Lucy beat her to it eager to show him some flowers she had found in the garden. If Lucina was bothered, she did not let it show as she sat on the other side of the tactician.

All in all, the picnic mostly went on like any other such event. However, Lucina kept stealing glances at him and smiling uncharacteristically every now and then which Robin knew might give them away, but he did not do anything to dissuade her.

"So how have you been holding up, Robin?" Chrom asked his friend, "Hope you haven't been working too hard."

"Uh, no, no, I've been fine."

"You really should get out more," Chrom commented as Sumia handed him a sandwich, "Meet a nice girl; you know, that kind of stuff."

"Er," If only he knew, "I think I'm fine on that front. No sense in rushing anything."

"I'm just looking out for you as your friend."

"Dear," Sumia handed out the last sandwich, "Leave the poor man alone."

"What? I'm his friend, it's my job to pester him about his love life," Robin and Lucina stole a quick glance.

"But daddy," Lucy looked up at her father, "I thought he was engageded to big sis."

Chrom cleared his throat uneasily, "Yes, they are, but, uh, they're not married yet and a lot can happen in between."

"But big sis–"

"Will be fine," Lucina quickly interrupted.

"Speaking of," Chrom continued, "Are you interested in anyone? It's my job to know these things."

"Really now," Sumia attempted to come to their aid, "Must you pry into their personal affairs so much?"

"I'm her father, I think I'm entitled to knowing who she has feelings for."

"So, um, what would you do this guy?" Robin asked while attempting to hide his apprehension.

"Well, I'd size him up of course. Maybe mess with him a little. Nothing too severe," Robin breathed a little bit easier, "Of course if he hurts her in any way whatsoever, well," He seemed to remember that there were small children present, "It would not be pleasant for him."

"I see," That was…well, hopefully it was entirely irrelevant since he had absolutely no intentions of hurting her. So long as he never got word of their little misunderstanding.

"I may even have to enlist your tactical expertise some."

"Father…perhaps you are going a little too far."

"What makes you say that?" He stared at his daughter intently, "Lucina, are you hiding something?" Robin and Lucina froze as he continued his intense gaze for several tense moments until he burst into laughter, "Sorry, but you should know that I trust you."

"Thank you, father," She breathed in relief.

"I hope you never feel the need to hide anything like that from me," Robin and Lucina looked guiltily at each other.

"F-father…"

"Yes?" he looked at her expectantly.

"I–" Robin knew that she must be struggling, so, despite his reservations, he stepped in.

"Chrom, there's something we need to tell you," The Exalt seemed a little perplexed by his friend's intervention, but he nodded for him to continue, "We are," he briefly looked at Lucina and then back to Chrom, "We are…together."

"Together? Robin, there's no need to keep up the act here."

"No, I mean, we are…in love."

"In love?" He seemed to be processing the information, "You and Lucina - my daughter - are…in love…. As in, romantically inclined; that kind of love?" Robin nodded uneasily and Chrom responded in a voice devoid of emotion, "I see. Robin, would you mind if we had a word in private?"

Lucina gave him a supporting look as Robin stood to walk off with Chrom. He did not know what he was going to face, but he knew that it was worth it for her sake.

A/N: Apologies, but when I posted yesterday, the Discord link wasn't working. Should be fixed now. Just follow the instructions.