Updated on grammar and spelling checks. Many thanks to Kartara for proofreading this. :)
Title: Business as Usual
Inspired by: Chapter 27 of the Manga Akagami no Shirayukihime
Character: Izana Wistalia
Wordcount: 310
Rating: General
Expecting that my brother would complain about his next assignment, imagine my surprise when he graciously accepted that he would be spending the next two to three weeks touring the countryside of Porto and ensuring that the numerous checkpoints and provincial government branches are functioning smoothly. Autumn will be upon us soon, and I intend to start compiling the annual reports of the Kingdom's overall well-being and condition.
As predicted, Garack Gazelt wasted no time in immersing her apprentices with training and work. The more people who are trained in the art of medicine and healing, the better. Both Shirayuki and Zen were up to their eyeteeth with the amount of work they have neglected during their brief sojourn in Tanbarun, and the last few days were spent struggling to keep up.
There was no time for long goodbyes. All too soon, Zen and his aides departed from the Starlight gate for their latest mission. This time, the other aide, Obi, is accompanying him as well. He continues to serve his master despite failing to protect Shirayuki when she was kidnapped by a person named Kadzuki, a loyal member of the vigilantes of Tanbarun, the Lions of the Mountain. I read my brother's report, and it was accurate and detailed.
It did not escape my notice, however, that Obi was not given his due punishment for failing in his mission. But I expect my brother to do something about his lack of discipline over the course of his journey to Porto. It gives me the chills that a man of his skill and caliber had been remised in the duties assigned to him. I expect nothing less but hard work and loyalty to everyone that is under my brother's guidance.
Because at the end of the day, I will not hesitate to use them and their skills for the greater good.
Notes:
Porto is a real place in Portugal, famous for its production of fine port wine.