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"Leave him be," Leo mutter, forcing himself to sit up and turn to his father, "we're not talking about that sort of thing, Father. we both know why." he met the man's eyes sadly before taking up the plate of food. "Elliot, sit down. you look silly standing with your plate like that."

Ambrose chuckled and took her plate as well, "Twins have to do with the mother, dear, and in this case the trees themselves. they chose for Leo and Elliot to have twins, just as they chose for us to only have two children." she smiled at her husband, "we are all very blessed."

Tsume nodded, "blessed indeed. we're adding a kitty to the mix. so now we have, what, a fae, a human, a wolf and a cat. what possibly could go wrong?"

"And two demons," Hasta added, appearing at Leo's feet.

"sorry, it seems my brother still lacks manners," Pasa appeared by the doorway and bowed, "good morning, magesties. i hope you slept well."

It was Tsume's turn to flush a little, "maybe a bit..." he pushed his food around, "it's a lot more convenient, though. and Leo still could grow, so i thought, maybe it would be a good idea."

Leo smiled, "i didn't notice. last time i was here, everything seemed so big anyways. i'd be happy to not grow anymore, though." he knew how much his being taller than Elliot bothered his love.

Pasa smiled back and moved to stand by the stairs, where he sensed the babies were. he sat down, happy to just be near them for now.

Hasta smiled at the reaction he got from Elliot, "oh, i'm going to have fun with you. i know it."

Oliver looked at the cart and then to the books still in his hands, "i-um, ok." would a servant come and put them away then? did that mean he just made more work for them? a wave of guilt washed over him as he put the books down, whispering "Sorry" to whomever had to clean up his mess. "breakfast? oh, i should-" already his mind was running ahead of him. he needed to fetch the master's breakfasts. he just prayed they weren't up already. how late had he slept anyways? more guilt filled his little heart as he head for the front doors, "what do you wish for breakfast?" he hadn't seen anywhere that could be a kitchen with cooks, but he could look a little. or maybe go to the master's kitchen and try to cook himself. he'd never done it before, but he'd watched. it might work out.

Leo was acutely aware of the gloom that settled over Elliot, he himself feeling the gloom as well. what if he got taller? would Elliot come to hate him because he was too tall? Leo put his mostly finished plate down on his lap, not hungry anymore. "there is a chance i won't grow anymore, though. i didn't eat much for the past six years, it might have stinted it and this may be all the taller i get." put a little hope into Elliot's heart at least.

Ambros nodded, "true, those are important years too," she kept a smile in place, but her heart was breaking inside, "we could always feed you giant beans, Elliot."

Hasta chuckled, "a giant cat, what could possibly go wrong?"

Tsume lifted an eyebrow, "then he could get to be as tall as me. i think short kitty is a good kitty."

Oliver trembled when she grabbed his collar, what had he done wrong? he was about to apologize, but the others talked over him before he had a chance. he wasn't being beaten yet, so maybe they just wanted him to stay? this girl was rather forceful for a princess, but Oliver allowed her to drag him behind until Justin stopped her. Oliver was constantly amazed at the kindness and patients of Justin. the boy was close to Leo in his mind. "thank you," he whispered when Justin finished and nodded to understand that he'd follow along.

Leo put his plate to the side, "A giant bean works the same as the spring used by the giant people in the north, but it is not permanent. it lasts one to two weeks before fading, returning the eater to their original height."

Ambrose nodded, "you can try it out and if you like it, then you can drink the water to make it permanent."

Leo smiled, "if it would make you happy, we can go and get a bean now, before the wedding even."

Tsume snorted, "doesn't effect your lower parts, that will still be as small-i mean, th same size as before." Hasta snickered until Leo hit him over the head, but the smile staid in place.

Oliver remembered Miss Megan and the rabbit eared man. they were in Reta, he'd served them. they walked into the house and he bowed to both in turn, his eyes on the ground. there was just so much that was different here. he was having a hard time adjusting. if he was to be honest, Oliver wanted to go hide in a corner and just watch for a while. maybe he'd understand better if he saw it in action. the rabbit man was wearing the clothing that the people here wore and Oliver wondered if they were as light as they looked. he knew he'd not be able to wear any, they were too nice for someone like him, but maybe he'd be allowed to feel? "thank you," he replied, moving to the table, but they were all sitting at the same table! the princesses, the higher servants and even him? no, that couldn't be. he looked around for the lesser table, the one off to the side, and didn't see anything. was he to sit on the floor then? it wouldn't be the first time, he just hoped they wouldn't throw his portion on the floor and make him eat it from there. even if it was just in his hands, that would be better than nothing.

Leo rolled his eyes, "They are lying, you know. everything with be proportionate. and stop it you two. you're being annoying on my wedding day." that shut the both of them up quickly. Leo smirked and sat back, but he shot to his feet almost before the sound of a baby's cry came from the bedroom. blood rushed to his head and his hips gave out at the same time, causing Leo to fall with a groan.

Pasa ran up the stairs to be met half way down by Lewis who was holding both boys. Pasa took Rin and they both came down together.

Lewis smiled, "babies are hungry. already changed them-" they had been awake for a little while, but Lewis had been playing with them alone. "can i feed one?"

Tsume was already on his way to get the milk, taking Elliot and Leo's plates as he went.

Ambrose shook her head, "you are going to have the easiest parenting job ever, my dears. Sir Lewis will do it all for you!"

Oliver looked at the cup in his hand, "thank you-" he took a sip and then looked around before putting it in a corner and sitting down beside it. the princess wanted him to sit with them, but he wasn't sure he could do that just yet. "i'll get Master Henry," he volunteered, hurrying to his feet and looking for the man. at least it would put him out of sight and most likely out of mind too. he found the man in one of the rooms and knocked before entering, "Master? the princesses wish for you to dine with them," not a complete lie, "may i show you the way, Sir?"

Leo held out his arms, "give me one, please?" Pasa nodded and handed Leo Rin, knowing that Lewis would be sad if he gave up his twin. Leo cuddled the baby and the crying instantly stopped as Rin took his the familiar scent. Tsume came out with the bottles and gave one to Lewis and one to Leo. Rin ate hungrily and Leo smiled, shaking his head, "we need to keep on top of feeding you two. you'd think we starved you!"

Lewis gave Yuki his bottle and sat down as the baby happily drank.

Ambrose watched, her eyes filling with tears. her baby may be six, but she was still emotionally at the stage of just having a child and she couldn't help it as the tears fell down her cheeks. "gerg," she whispered, "our family is beautiful."

"Sir?" Oliver said softly as he inched further into the room, "sir, forgive me, but it won't help." he made sure to stay out of arm's reach, "you are skinnier than any older master that i've seen, doing anything more would look unnatural. you are already fit enough."

Lewis looked at Al and grinned, "morning." the man was exhausted, not surprising after their night together. At first Lewis had been unwilling, too scared about today, but Al managed to coax him out of his nightclothes. not that it was hard to do.

Nix hurried to get Al his breakfast, handing the sleepy king a plate before sitting back down with her parents.

Ambrose stroked Nix's hair and nodded, "never dreamed it would be so soon, though."

Oliver smiled and nodded, "You look very good, sir." he was tempted to touch the cloth again, but restrained himself and opened the door instead, "i would imagine the clothing very soft, sir. it looks good on you."