Isobella looked at her manager as she put a paper with the kingdom name on it. "Why do that? It's not that cold out there."

"Yes, when other guards or royalty ask them about their experience. They will report that we were rude and unaccommodating. The ladies will report they felt pressured to choose something quickly as their companions were forced to wait outside in the cold as we refused to place their items on hold so their companions could come back to pay and claim them later. I'm sure that would really drum up more business."

Isobella sighed, she hadn't thought of it like that. "Is that why you gave them a discount?"

"Yes, this way they will have something positive to say and generate more business."

After spending an hour or so in the book store and Yugi found more blank spell books which excited him.

"Why would empty spell books excite you?"

"They ran out in the Draglor bookstore. They don't get many requests and I bought all they had and wasn't sure how long it'd take to get more in." Yugi went on to explain how and why he copies spells.

"So you don't have to deal with those heavy scrolls and Master Atemu gets a copy as well. That's smart. Yugi I know it's a lot to ask but would you mind making me a copy of Master Atemu's spell book as well? I will scout around and see about getting you more empty spell books."

Yugi smiled, "Of course,no problem!"

"You sure, I don't want to put you out."

"I'm happy to do it."

They looked around and bought a few things before heading back and seeing if the girls were finished.

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Natalie had chosen to go with a floor length flowing chiffon dress. It had a blue sleeveless top and small scoop neck. Two long ruffle belts tied trails on both sides of the dress towards the middle. Then dark blue that fades to white as you reach the bottom of the dress. Her long brown hair was left long with light curls and one side pinned back with a small blue bow and multiple spaghetti strap like heels.

Isis chose a sleeveless spaghetti strap very low cut floor length dark green dress and heels with a single strap over her toes and around her ankles

Mai chose a red strapless over the shoulder floor length dress with feather-like patterns crisscrossing the bodice and just past the waist. Then different feather-like patterns coming from the bottom to the middle of the dress and red heels.

After getting their hair and nails done they met back up with Yugi and Keneely who had just paid for their stuff and were waiting for them.

Yugi was able to open a more stable portal this time but Keneely still threw power behind it to make sure it went through. They arrived back inside the castle and the girls took Natalia to their room to change and make sure they were ready.

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Maura was dressed in her blue dress that Mokuba and Ryo had brought to her. The dress was also silk and was a dark navy blue. With blue, white and gold sequins sewed onto the sleeveless bodice. Then the skirt was floor length and flowing. It had a top layer that stopped half way and had a ruffle layer that circled around. Then a second layer starts at the new ruffle line point in the center then it trails down sideways around the bottom of the dress meeting back up to the second point. She made a royal blue wool shawl with faux fur trim.

She ran into Jasmine first who was stunned at seeing the outfit. "Maura, that dress, it's beautiful."

Maura smiled, "Yes, I finally have a dress I love to be able to wear to the ball."

"I was able to get Mahaado to repair the dress. I was coming to see if you would reconsider and wear it."

"Never. I told you I liked it because at the time I believed you loved me and I didn't want to hurt your feelings. Well now that I know you don't and likely never have loved me."

"Maura, that's not true. We do love you. We just want what's best for everyone."

"By everyone, you mean, you, Diana and both your kingdoms. But not for me right?" Then an idea hit Maura. "Let's go."

"Where?"

"You'll see."

Maura was determined to show Jasmine exactly what her fate and life would be like if she agreed to marry Mako. Maura had in her exploration of the castle found a room with a phone. She took Jasmine in there making sure to shut the door. She walked over and picked up the phone and called the operator.

"You've reached the operator, Maize speaking, how may I direct your call?"

"Yes, can you put me through to the Kingdom of Aquarius?"

"One moment please."

"Kingdom of Aquarius, how can I help you?"

"This is Princess Maura of the Sky Kingdom. I'd like to speak to Prince Mako."

"One moment."

Maura wanted to be sure Jasmine could hear what was being said and was going to hope she could hear through it by holding the receiver out. Then she spotted a second phone she hadn't noticed before and pointed to it. Jasmine walked over and picked ot up.