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Spellbound
25/ Stroll
A few days had passed since her conversation with Zoisite. Ami was still annoyed at the idea of a social gathering, and as much as she would like to skip out on it, the blue maiden knew Zoisite would make sure she went. Placing the bookmark in the book, she closed it, and looked out from the view surrounding the gazebo. Beside her, Beryl took the time to write in her journal like book. She sat the book on the bench and turned to the sorceress. Without a word spoken, Beryl met her gaze, nodded, and turned back to her task. Clear skies and the warmth of the sun beaming down on them made it a good day to go for a walk. She needed some time to think back on everything that happened since her first day here.
Ever since the park, and the minor meltdown she had inside the carriage upon their return, Ami had done a lot of thinking. As small as it might be, Ami had learned more about the mysterious Duke of Mercury. For one, Zoisite and her used to be acquaintances. He was a man she had ran to multiple times for comfort and safety in the past. That much she did remember. Yet, there had to be more to it. Why did she see that woman at the lake? One who looked so similar yet older and more matured? She frowned.
Ami let her fingertips graze the flowers alongside the stone path, "Ah, Ami dear, I see you decided to take a stroll today," a voice called from behind. She looked over her shoulder to see Lady Kaguya approaching her. Beside her was Mermaid and Berthier. Despite how long she had been here, she hadn't spoken to neither.
"It is a nice day to be out," Ami replied.
Kaguya smiled, "That is very true, indeed," the Duchess stopped a few feet from here. "Come, walk with us. We barely converse with one another."
I guess I can brood later Ami weakly smile, "Sure."
She waited for Kaguya to pass her before following. The sunlight illuminated the beauty, bees and dragonflies zoomed about, and a gentle breeze ruffled her dress. Kaguya hummed a quiet tone. One that sounded oddly familiar, but Ami wasn't sure why.
Mermaid cleared her throat, "I hear Zoisite has invited you to the soiree at the House of Venus," she said. "Are you elated to go?"
"No."
Kaguya cocked her eyebrow, "And why not dear? The Duke of Venus knows how to throw such extravagant parties! You will have a good time, and it's better than being coped up here."
"Aunt Kaguya does have point," Mermaid agreed.
Ami sighed, "I know how…entertaining these parties can be. It'll bring back too many memories."
Kaguya slowed her paced, "Ah, I see. However, you shouldn't think too much. Zoisite will be there."
Somehow, Ami had a feeling there was a double meaning there.
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