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Kashi gave a small noise of thought before shaking his head, looking at Tsume, albeit nervously since the man was naturally scary. "Th-That would be rude of me, asking a princess to hem my clothes, Miss Nix has done more then enough." and went silent for a few more moments, looking away again. "Mr. Tsume, can you please unhand me now? I am standing on my own."

Annabelle's eyes seemed to glisten with happiness. "Let's all take a bath! Matilda bought some bubble stuff from town today! It's more fun to try it with friends!"

At that moment Justin finally returned, running up to Kashi and holding out a pair of black pants. "Mr. Ipo... said... you could wear these."

Kashi stared at them for a moment, thinking in his head before his ears lowered. "Was he wearing those?"

"He said you being without pants was an emergency and he had no time for decency." he said, still regaining his breath and looking at Emily. "What now?"

"We were going to go.. take a bath." she said the last part quietly, embarrassed by this thought. "You can escort us back though!"

"I suppose he has. His breath is just as rancid, however." he murmured, easily pushing the puppy over again and rubbing his side. "Must we get up?" he questioned Leo, stopping his affection for the dog and in turn nuzzling the Falian's face before kissing his head. "I feel I hardly slept."

Kashi took the pants and nodded. "Please excuse me." and turned, muttering to himself. "That idiot being a disgrace." and continued this all the way back to the castle, ears perked in annoyance then friendliness like Ipo's.

Justin nodded, cheeks turning somewhat pink. "Yea, it's not very proper to bathe with the opposite sex." he said, feeling Emily's hand grab his. Her fingers were just as cold.

"Bubbles bubbles!" Annabelle said, catching up with Nix. "So what are the baths like in Falia? I bet they're so amazing!"

That left Martha and Tsume, the girl shoving her hands in her coat pockets. "It's just a bath. Don't be too excited."

He groaned, clinging more to Leo, Ludwig now between them on the blankets."Yes he should, but if we allowed him to his own devices when it came to work he would never do it." and listened. "Have you been talking to that crazy old bat of a prime minister? He says the exact same things." Elliot said softly before smiling. "I like it better when you say it. When he says it I feel like hurting him." and kissed Leo's cheeks. They were friends, friends didn't kiss one another on the lips. Well you guys were friends before his mind spoke And you did all sorts of intimacies. the prince quickly ignored the voice, continuing to nuzzle Leo.

"Well yea I guess, when you put it that way." she muttered.

"There are hot springs further in the eastern mountains in Nalenyr, perhaps we could go visit!" The way Nix was describing them, it was amazing, wonderful even! Boys and girls bathed together without caring? "We should have a mixed bath! Yes! I demand it! Justin you're bathing with us! And Mr. Tsume too!"

"Wh-What?" Just said, his face going red. "N-No! I don't want to be stripped again!"

Annabelle smiled. "That's why you'll be stripping yourself. Who's with me?"

Emily frowned. "Annabelle you know brother will be angry with us if he finds out."

"So. We. Won't. Tell." She said, looking at their guests. "What do you say, please?"

"I'll be damned if that Prime Minister finds me." he muttered, moving his head away as Ludwig started to crawl up. Apparently being curled between them wasn't enough for the attention-craver. Grabbing the pup he moved him back down but scratched at his fur, feeling the puppy teeth try to gnaw at his fingers, paws smacking his hand. "Leo you know you look wonderful in anything." and rested his forehead against his. "Anything you wear will be lovely, I promise." but what should Elliot wear? Probably princely attire, as always.

Annabelle frowned, thinking for a moment before smiling. "What about brother's bathroom? I know his tub is huge! We used to bathe with him in it all the time!"

"I-I still don't want to take a bath!" Justin said, eyes getting teary with nervousness.

"You won't have to." Emily said. "Plus Brother probably needs to use his bath anyway, Annabelle! All of us can't use it!"

Martha nodded. "I agree with Nix. Unless there's a giant hot springs somewhere close by we can't bathe together, even if Elliot's bath is big enough."

"And I can't buy you more?" Elliot teased, feeling the puppy teeth move from his own fingers. "Though you do look lovely in Falian fashion, you've yet to wear the formal fashion of my country." Thought at the mention of a bath Elliot paused, thinking. "No, no I don't believe I have. I was distracted." and heartbroken, and depressed, and at the time didn't really care. But since Leo wasn't mad at him anymore "I suppose a bath is in order. do you want to take a bath, Ludwig?" he teased the dog. "we might as well take one now before things become to chaotic."

Justin gave a yelp as he was picked up, scrambling to grab Emily like she was an anchor, but failed. "I don't want to take a bath!" he wailed before going limp, tears pooling up in his eyes. This was weird. Really weird. He wanted to give Emily an early birthday present and then he was kidnapped by this scary man. "A bath? Well you can't use the servant's bath. There should be a bathroom on the third floor we can use. It's hardly used anyway since everyone uses the second and first floor." he explained. "Bedrooms up there are used for multiple guests which will be a possibility tonight." he explained.

Emily gave a small laugh. "He likes to say I'm his knight in shining armor despite being a girl."

"But you're older." Annabelle pointed out. "So of course he's weaker. Anyways, our bath is this way!" and grabbed Nix's hand leading them, grabbing Martha's hand as well. "Let's all take a bath! There are lots of scents to choose from! Which one shall we choose? I like mint, myself!" Martha made a face toward Emily, receiving a giggle.

Elliot was gently tapping the pup's nose with his fingers, watching as Ludwig tried to playfully bite them again. He really wasn't scary, was he? Why was Elliot afraid of dogs, this one was harmless. "We'll buy you a lovely dress, I promise, though I like your fashion more so then my own." and smiled before flinching and gritting his teeth as the tibetian's teeth sang between his thumb and index finger. "Damn mutt." he muttered, prying him off and placing him on the floor, standing as well. "That is all right, but I must wash your back in return. It is rude to allow you to do all these favors without compensation on my part." and led him across the hallway to the bathroom, closing the door in time to hear Martha yelling at Annabelle for something in the hall. "They seem to be enjoying your sister's company."

"I don't cry to much! I'm just sensitive!" and a momma's boy, very much so. he wiped at his runny nose and swollen eyes, trying to make himself manlier in appearance before offered training, worn shoes touching the ground. "Training? I-I can't! I have meals to prepare and dishes to shine! After that I need to get ready for the party because Emily invited me!" The exclamation fell on deaf ears, instead being ordered to turn on the tub and like an obedient dog he did. Moving forward he grabbed the polished knob and turned, feeling the water pour from the faucet and started to turn the other one, adjusting the temperature slowly.

"Peppermint isn't any better then mint." Martha pointed out. "Why not that weird tree bark smell? I liked that one."

"Pine?' Emily asked softly. "It is as strong as Mint, but just as fresh smelling." and looked at the other girls for a response before opening the door. Nix moved in and checked the water before stripping alongside her sisters.

"What's that?" Annabelle asked, pointing to the pale girl's side. "That looks pretty cool. Is it a Mermaid?"

"It will also help my sister's grow, as much as I'd hate to admit, they're closed minded, even Emily to a point." and opened the door for Leo before closing it behind himself and removing his clothes. "Not a strong scent, please. Though if you'd prefer something else go right on ahead." He was still tired even as he stretched, back popping pleasantly.

"You can't! You're Miss Lily's guest not a servant! You're not allowed to do any of the work! You're only supposed to relax and follow around Miss Lily or do whatever else that doesn't equal servant's work!" But Tsume wasn't listening to him, much to Justin's frustration. He looked ready to yell at the tall man, but he deflated, mostly due to his position then his will, and undressed, sinking into the water across from him, knees to his chest. Tsume was really tall, wasn't he?

"That's so cool." Martha said as she stepped into the water first and sat down. "Our abilities are completely dull compared to yours and Lily's. I'm jealous." and moved over to make room for Nix.

"No kidding. We don't know anything about brother when he was little, as well." Annabelle said, pouring in the oil before sitting across from Nix. "But I guess we don't really ask."

Emily agreed. "You both are amazing, and both princesses. I can't help but be jealous as well."

Elliot nodded, finishing his stretch and removing the last of his clothes before looking at Leo and pausing and turning around to hide the blush on his face. What was he, a child? No, the few days without Leo were finally taking it's toll, he could feel the blood rushing to the lower half of his body. He was a disgrace, really he was, becoming like this at the mere sight of Leo. He grabbed his clothes and folded them, forcing himself to calm down. Leo had never made a move on him in the bath before, and he would not make a move wither. Maybe if I just imagine ruining Tsume's face I'll be fine. the small act of mental violence did help, and soon he was sitting in the water as well, letting it melt away the stress in his muscles.

Justin listened, sinking his nose and mouth into the water, brown eyes looking at Tsume. "That sounds weird." he said under the water, but it just came out as bubbles before lifting his nose to breathe. Even the leaders, the king and queen, aided in such work? He flinched away at the large hand touching his cheek, but forced himself to remain still until it was moved away. The boy couldn't exactly back away any further, he was already pressed as far back as possible. "The prince isn't an idiot." he spoke up quickly. "He gave me clothes when his sisters ruined mine!" and huffed, turning his back to Tsume and frowning. The prince really was nice, but at the mention of Emily and him his neck, face and ears turned red, turning back quickly. "No! it's not like that at all! We're just friends!" Why did no one understand that?!

The girls listened silently, Emily smiling at this. "Falia sounds amazing. A place filled with magic. I wonder if it helped Brother's senses. He can't feel cold."

"I doubt that's magic." Martha said. "But we'd love to go visit! And your parents sound so amazing and strong and beautiful!" she hugged Nix happily. "Oh you're so cool."

Annabelle was washing herself. "Our powers are weak because both of our parents were human. But they don't matter as long as we live happily with big families and strong husbands."

"Hm?" Elliot asked as Leo scoot closer, trying to remain as calm as possible. The gods must have been feeling cruel today, Leo shifting between his legs and reaching behind the older prince's back. Punch Tsume in the face. Punch Tsume in the face. he thought to himself, though it was hard when he could kiss the hot skin in front of him the Falian was so close. Tsume's face wasn't working. What about that demon brat who wanted to be his familiar just to be close to Leo? Just as he was calming down Leo made a noise and pressed much to close to Elliot. His face turned red, ears lowering. "It's fine." he said hoarsely. "You're fine." Why today of all days? Couldn't the gods be cruel at another time? s**t his blood was moving again. He had to think of something, but it wasn't working because his eyes kept on landing on Leo. "I'm not feeling well." he muttered, inching away from Leo. In his state he couldn't get out of the tub, just move away until he settled down.