Much to the suspicion of Regent Chimpan and Queen consort Rokusena, Emperor Splero's been feeling a bit strange yet still he was adamant that everything's well.

Upon entering to the living room, Splero was sighted by Michelle and his daughter Mianza.

'Whaji Davay.'

'Daddy!'

'Sweetheart!'

Both of the arctic vixens embraced the human monarch. Chimpan then sat down on the chair beside Michelle.

'How's your trip in mainland Splena?'

'It's all good, Michelle. I simply made some decrees in keeping things there all normal.'

'I see.'

She then noticed his pale complexion.

'Hey, Splero?'

'Yeah?'

'Are you alright? You look pale.'

'I'm all fine, Michelle. Thanks.'

Chimpan intervened.

'You look so pale indeed, Sire. Maybe you should sit down for a bit.'

'Yeah, sure. Thanks, Regent.'

Splero sat down on the couch and he gazes at Mianza.

'How's my little vixen in here, huh?'

'I'm in high spirits! I now learning how to write and speak Chinese from mommy.'

Splero snickered.

'Oh. Good luck with that, child. If you mastered it, you will a great Sino furry soon.'

Splero laughed but his laughter was cut short by a coughing fit. Michelle and Chimpan were both alarmed and they helped the Emperi up.

'It looks like your body's a bit fragile from all of those hard work in Splena, my dear.'

'Maybe you should call it a day for now.'

Splero raises a palm.

'No, guys. I'm all fine. Really. I can still handle anything. OK?'

Despite the obvious signs and symptoms that Splero was expecting, both the Regent and the Queen consort accepted the Emperor's remark. Splero then stood up.

'Regent, I'm going to my bedchamber to change my clothes. Please make yourself at home with Michelle. OK?'

'Yes, Sire.'

'Good.'

Splero then left. Michelle and Chimpan then looked at each other.

'What's with him, Chimpan?'

'I'm not sure but I already noticed it when he first arrived here.'

'You do?'

'Yeah. Just as he entered the car in the garage and got out, I saw him wobbling towards the back door.'

'He did.'

Chimpan nodded.

'I tried to persuade him to get some rest but he kept on going.'

'Oh dear.'

The telephone then rang. Chimpan then stood up.

'I'll get it.'

The primate took the call.

'Whaji Davay. Kerano's residence.'

'Chimpan. It's Clawhauser.'

'Hey there, Claw. What is it?'

'Is Splero's there?'

'Oh, yes. He just arrived from the Empire of Splena. Why?'

'The show is on.'

'What?'

'The convention was a green light, Chimpan. Splero must be here pronto because there were a lot of people waiting for him. Chief Bogo and Mayor Lionheart included.'

'A-Alright then, Clawhauser. I'll remind him ASAP.'

'Ok, Chimpan. Thanks!'

The call ended and Chimpan places the receiver back. He then turned to Michelle.

'Looks like the ZPD needed Splero urgently, Michelle.'

'Better tell him about that then, Chimpan.'

'I will certainly do now.'

Chimpan then went up the stairs towards Splero's room.