After Themis, the royal tour continued for over a month as Lucina went around the halidom both observing different regions' recovery progress, but also endearing herself to the people. Many were unsure of the strange new woman taking the reins of the nation, but she did her best to reassure the people that she would follow in the steps of Emmeryn and Chrom.

And she largely succeeded. Despite being somewhat socially awkward, the people took to her well due to her genuine nature. Even when dealing with the various nobles, she handled herself well thanks to her own dedication to her role and Robin's tutoring.

Robin himself had also been by her side for most of the journey including meetings with the noble houses. He personally felt out of place, but Lucina had insisted he go along so he obliged even if it was unusual. However, the tour was on its last leg with one more stop before returning home to Ylisstol. They would be visiting Ricken's family estate meaning familiar faces awaited them which put Robin at ease. He felt like he was on display every time they had a meeting, but Lucina seemed to take it much better.

However, something unusual happened there. Shortly after meeting with Ricken and Maribelle, the ladies excused themselves to discuss something. When Robin questioned Ricken, he just said that he was sworn to secrecy just further piquing his curiosity. When they returned, they said nothing of what they were talking about, and Robin decided that if he needed to know, that she would tell him.

Otherwise, Robin enjoyed his time at their estate. It was clear that they were renovating which meant that the house itself was in somewhat rough shape, but he enjoyed the presence of friends over the more lavish houses. He and Ricken even took the time to discuss his role in the Ministry of Magic as well as to generally catch up before dinner.

Unfortunately, it was revealed at dinner, much to Maribelle's embarrassment, that they were short on rooms due to the renovations. So, Robin volunteered to stay on a couch. The others objected, but Robin assured them that he was used to less pleasant sleeping conditions and they finally relented.

So that was how Robin found himself arranging pillows on a surprisingly hard couch. He supposed that it was style over comfort, but he would make due. Though that was easier said than done as he kept tossing and turning trying to get comfortable until he was distracted by the sound of footsteps coming down the hall.

Curious as to who would be up and about at this time of night, Robin sat up to see a familiar royal figure walking down in her night dress.

"Lucina?" Robin called out causing her to stop, "What are you doing here at this hour?"

"Hmm, Robin?" She stopped and yawned, "Sorry if I disturbed you. I was simply out for a walk to clear my mind."

"Something you want to discuss?"

Lucina sighed and walked around to sit next to him. She looked him in the eyes, "I was going to tell you in the morning, but it is something you need to know. I asked Maribelle to help look for a way for us to…be together."

That made sense, "And?"

"As things stand now, it seems I would never be allowed to marry a man not from some sort of noble house."

"I see," Robin replied somberly. It was what he was expecting, but not what he had wanted to hear.

However, Lucina was not done yet, "So we simply have to make you one."

Robin stared at her dumbfounded, "One what?"

"A noble of course," She replied like it was the most obvious course of action in the world.

"Lucina, they don't just hand out nobility. Full blown nobility is a rare thing."

"I know," Lucina spoke calmly, "There has not been a formation of a new noble house in over two centuries, however, in the case of extremely heroic deeds, it is not unheard of, and I think that slaying Grima once and for all certainly qualifies."

Robin took a moment to process what she was saying, "You realize some are likely to call foul about creating a noble house just so we can court?"

"Well, part of the reason I had you come on this tour was to help improve your standing to the nobility. I am sure that there will be some objections, but I hope that you have made a good enough impression to avoid too much conflict."

Robin could not help but grin a little. So she had more strategic reasons for wanting him along? It did explain why he felt like he was auditioning every meeting, "You've really thought this out."

Lucina adjusted her hair, "Maribelle helped admittedly. Though we didn't have a course of action planned out, but it seemed like a good idea to endear you to them in any case."

"Well, who am I to argue with such planning?" Robin smiled, "If you think it could work then I'm willing to try."

"I'm glad to hear it," Lucina leaned back on the couch and nestled her head on Robin's shoulder.

"L-Lucina?"

"Relax. We are among friends here. We can take a moment before I go back."

Not saying anything, Robin relaxed and leaned back. They stayed like that only for a few minutes, but Robin felt truly relaxed. If this plan mean that he could spend every night like this, then he was willing to try.

A/N: Okay, so I am differentiating between knighthood and nobility. So in this continuity at least, knight is essentially just a military rank and/or class.