Setting: Edesia

Violet still looked in Clair's direction. In the two years, she has lived in Fortuna, this was the first time she ever saw the Lady of Fortuna. To her, this was the equivalent of finding a unicorn, but she realized this was even more rare for her because she doesn't socialize with the people of Fortuna. She preferred to keep to herself rather than be the center of attention. As Violet turned her head back to her own table, she noticed one of her companions was no longer there. Before she could call out his name, she heard his voice in the direction her eyes were previously occupying.

"Hello," said Remus. He was standing next to Clair de Lune who looked surprised by his sudden appearance as well as Violet. She thought Silver of all people would be the one to walk up to her.

Clair's surprised face quickly changed to a loving smile. "And hello to you too, Remus."

"You know how I am?" he questioned and received giggles in response.

"Of course I know you. I know all about you and your team." She looked over to Team VRSZ's table and beckoned the others to come over. All three of them were skeptical about what the young woman would want with them.

When they were assembled before her, Clair rose from her seat and did something no of them was expecting. She gave each member a kiss on the cheek. Remus blushed a very deep shade of red. He's never been kissed before. Zelts also blushed and his body froze from the unexpected action. Silver blushed too, but he started babbling incoherent nonsense in an attempt to play it off. He was failing. Violet blushed as well, but she recovered from it faster than the others. Taking a deep breath to calm her mind, Violet looked to Clair who continued to smile like she was playing a game.

"W..wh- why did you do that?" Violet asked, still not fully composed and Clair still held her smile.

"It's my way of saying thank you all for taking down Terra Cotta. Team VRSZ should know that they already have a fan," she said with fondness.

Violet was usually able to discern a person's true motives just by observing them after a few interactions. She could admit to herself her so-called 'teammates' flew below the radar when she first met them, but she planned to cross that bridge when she got to it. Usually she can tell who's friend or foe this way, but it was different with Clair de Lune Vantablack, she didn't know what to make of her. Unorthodox actions and a loving smile. She couldn't figure out her motives. She was a blank slate and this troubled Violet.

"How do you know about us? asked Violet suspiciously.

"A lot of people have been talking about this new team that took down one of Royal's top men. When I heard about you guys I was very interested, so I took the liberty of researching on you all for a while," said Clair.

"You what?" asked Violet.

"Oh, don't worry. I just like to know a little bit about the things and people that interests me. Like you Violet, I've known about you for a long time." Clair's words caused Violet's heart to drop.

"W...what?" Violet said in a barely audible tone as if she received terrible news.

"Hehehe. You were someone who came to Fortuna a few years ago and you never socialized with anyone. Of course, I kept my eye on you, darling. You stayed out of Fortuna's affairs for so long that I nicknamed you my Wallflower," Clair said giggling and Violet looked flabbergasted.

"Please don't think too negative of me, darling. I bear no ill towards you or your team. You helped remove a threat to my home and for that I'm grateful. As my way of saying thanks for your efforts, your dinner is on me," said Clair, thinking Violet's silence was a sign of resentment.

"Now that's what I'm talking about!" shouted Silver as he put his arm around Violet's shoulder and snapping her out of her momentary shock.

"Oh, so free food is what it takes for this fool to break out of his trance? Idiot," Violet thought while unbeknownst to her she had a faint smile on her face and Clair took notice of it.

"Forgive me, but I must return to my table. I have a very limited window of time in my schedule. This has been an eventful evening Team VRSZ and I hope to see you all again." Claire returned her attention back to her table of staff who were waiting obediently.

As the team was returning to their table, Violet heard Clair say something to her that made her feel uncomfortable.

"Till next time, my Wallflower."

Back at their table, everyone was eating their food. Remus still had a light blush on his face and was rubbing the cheek Clair kissed. Zelts was eating his food with etiquette while Silver attacked his food like a wild dog. Something Violet didn't expect from the team's self-proclaimed chef, but he has been starving for a long time so she could understand his vigor. Violet ate half her food as her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Clair, mostly wondering what she truly knows about her if she's been aware of her for the past two years.

Making their way back home, all the members retired to their respective rooms and went to bed. Before Violet could fall asleep, she still thought about Clair, the knowledge she had on her team and more importantly, the info she already has on her. Violet went to bed with one last thought in her mind.

"The Lady of Fortuna. She's resourceful I'll give her that. I got to watch out for her,"