Victoria went inside a bakery.
"Oh, Vicky! There you are! I was wondering if you would ever arrive!"
"I told you I'd be here." Victoria stated as she sat on a chair beside her best friend, Marie Antoinette.
"I know, but there have been times you've postponed before.. Would you like some cake or sweet bread? This bakery makes the best sweets- they're just to die for~"
"Marie.."
"Yes, Vicky?"
"Please do be careful with your wording. That kind of talk can get you killed.."
"Oh.. I apologize.. There are times I forget about your profession."
"It's alright.. It's just that I don't want to lose a good friend like you.."
"I'm your only friend.."
"That's not true! I have Dash- "Ah, yes. Your King Charles Spaniel. A dog."
"I have Alma and Flora- "Both are Shetland Ponies given to you by Victor Emmanuel due to you two being allies."
"Fatima- "A pug."
"Dandie and Islay- Both are Skye Terriers.. also Islay lost his life by a cat.. apologies.."
"Oh.." Victoria murmured, "what about Eos?"
"Your greyhound given by your crush when he was in Germany. Another dog."
Victoria blushed slightly before continuing, "Nero- "Another Greyhound."
"Jacquot- "Donkey."
"How about the lory?"
"Vicky.. they're a bird."
"Looty- "We're allowed to talk about him? I thought we're supposed to be kind of quiet about him cause that Peckingese was kind of stolen from Xiangfeng.."
"Oh, right.. Good memory." Victoria whispered.
"Marco- "A spitz."
"Noble- I know that's your favorite collie.. but they're still a dog."
"Picco?"
"A Sardinian pony."
"Coco?"
"African grey parrot."
"Sharp?"
"Another collie."
"Hector- "A deerhound."
"Turi- A Pomeranian that you'll probably want to be with when your end is near."
"How did you know?" Victoria questioned.
"Vicky.. I have been best friends with you since we were young. I know you and your family had like 18 pets plus the goats."
"Right. Can't forget the goats." Victoria murmured.
"My point is- just because you have all those pets.. it doesn't mean they can replace me as your friend."
"I suppose you're right.." Victoria said quietly.
"Of course, I am. Now, let's talk about your crush."
Victoria blushed, "What about him?"
"Well? Are you going to ask him out?"
"Marie!" Victoria squealed with embarrassment.
"What? I wanna know."
Victoria huffed as she crossed her arms, "..after I turn twenty one.. I will ask if he would like to be with me."
"Awww, that's exciting!"
"Yeah," Victoria said with a small smile, "I got permission from uncle Leopold."
Marie beamed, "I'm so happy for you, Vicky!"
"Thanks Marie.. that means a lot to me."
"I can't wait to see your wedding! I'm going to be your maid of honor!"
Victoria chuckled at her best friend's antics.
