AN: Considering the current crisis ffnet's code is going through right now, it's a miracle I managed to post these :P

Clean (Juna, Ken, Nana)

"Oh no," Juna moaned, her frenzied search having come to an end. "Come on, you guys! Really?!"

In fairness to them, their big sister had definitely been a bit careless. In fairness to her, however, it'd only been like a minute! How the twin terrors managed to find a massive puddle in that span… well, she guessed even Aidios had Her secrets to keep.

She made a face as she took in the state of their hair and clothes, though the happy giggles and smiles admittedly did a lot to take the edge off…

"Hey. Stop being cute. It's totally unfair."

Depth (Altina, Musse)

"Hmm."

"Well?" Musse asked, her eyes alight with anticipation. "What do you think?"

"I'm not certain," Altina said, carefully setting the cup down. "The flavor is very… subtle."

Musse clapped her hands, nodding in approval. "That's the beauty of tea! Taking small sips and exploring the subtle depths in each blend is one of the most wonderful experiences your taste buds can have."

She nodded intently, her gaze drawn to the steam drawing silvery patterns in the air. "I see. I believe I understand better now. May I try again?"

"By all means! Try as many times as you like."

Innocence (Gideon)

In the eyes of Erebonian law, one needed to possess explicit criminal intent in order to be convicted of an offense; a basic enough idea, surely.

But what of those who would stand idly by as a crime was committed by another, citing policy when called upon to answer? What of those that would follow in their footsteps because they knew no other way to live?

No.

He spits on the ground, curling his lip at those 'innocent' malefactors that sang joyful peans to blood and iron. When their reckoning finally comes, he'll be all too glad to explain why.

Morals (Jusis)

It hadn't taken him very long to discover that noblesse oblige was preached far more than it was practiced.

Oh, in public there were many among the nobility that spoke of tolerance toward their lessers – not that their choice of words didn't speak volumes already – but he knew all too well that their flowery speeches were never adhered to.

They were walking the path their predecessors did, believing with every fiber of their being that their conduct was befitting of a noble, that it was proper.

Jusis would never follow. He understood the difference between 'proper' and 'right', you see.