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Leo laughed a little, "that would have been a sight to see were i in there longer. coming out to you with long hair..." he ran his fingers through Elliot's hair before turning on the water, "might have been more of a shock that waking up with two babies and no memories of giving birth." he tested the temperature, not wanting it to be too hot for the babies. "I wonder who they will take after, power wise. both of us have strong water tendencies, but there is a lot more in our bloodlines as well."

Tsume lifted Kashi and sat him down in his lap so he could hold him easier, "the Elders give and take, Kashi. I'm sure Ipo is waiting for you, or too occupied with all of the women in the afterworld to notice the time passing before you are together again." he carefully wiped the hare's eyes, "i think he was right, though. you would do well in Falia."

Oliver had been sitting under one of the counters, in a little cubby hole he'd found shortly after arriving where he could wait for his next orders without being in the way. he jumped a little when he heard the princess' voice and scrambled out of his hiding place, "I am here. please forgive me." he bowed low to the princess, keeping his head down as he spoke, "how may i serve you, your majesty?"

Leo laughed, "They could learn to spin clothing in Falia then. how would you like to brag about that to other countries? Our sons can make a shirt from moonlight, so there!" he shook his head a little and settled into the water, putting Rin down until he was submerged to his chest and then resting him against his body, "oddly i see Lewis saying that more than you."

Tsume huffed, "Anyone can take his place, there are more than enough servants here, but you have already been to Falia and gained the people's trust. not many can say that, can they?" besides, Kashi needed to be able to live without constantly being reminded of his brother.

Oliver shivered when he felt a hand on his ad, hurrying to answer before he was punished for scaring her. "I-I won't be kicked there," he stammered out, flushing a bit. he'd meant to say he wouldn't be in the way, but it had come out wrong. "yes, princess. right away." he moved to obey, but say the princess' gloves were still on, "princess." he bowed before helping her remove them and placing them near the fire to dry, used to women not doing much for themselves in Reta. he hurried to make her some warm milk with honey, hoping that would satisfy he need for something hot and sweet. he poured it out and carefully held the cup and saucer out to the princes, keeping his eyes down so he wouldn't be thought to be putting on airs.

"That his grandkids can spin clothing from anything. and i also see him putting on whatever they made him, no matter what." he shook his head and began to wash Rin, gently soaping his son and washing his hair, careful to not get suds in his eyes.

Tsume laughed a little, "Kashi, you have one of the most amazing talents i've seen. being able to see in the future? it's amazing and terrifying at the same time because it will do nothing but hurt you. as for your job, being an ambassador would be enough of a job to keep you as busy as you liked."

Oliver moved to stand to the side and wait, in case she needed him for anything else. "oh-um, thank you." the compliment was embarrassing, but he was getting used to being praised thanks to Chef. she looked like she was still cold, "excuse me." he bowed before running to a nearby storage and taking one of the quilts, unable to find a blanket. it was a fluffy thing that was nearly too thick for him to carry, but he ran back and carefully put it around the princess' shoulders, "excuse me." he bowed again and moved to the side, waiting. she'd been outside, meaning she had been playing in the snow. is this what happened when someone played in the snow? they got really, really cold? he wasn't sure he wanted to go outside anymore, he was from the desert, he didn't do well in cold.

Leo nodded, rincing off Rin and then leanind back so he could rest the baby on his chest and let them both relax, "Growing old with you, hm? until a few months ago, i had no desire to live another day, let alone grow old." he smiled at his husband, "but now i wish us to live to be as old as the earth."

Tsume smiled, "just think about it, ok? i'm sure you wouldn't have to demand or anything, just ask for permission to live in Falia. hell, Elliot might even appoint you as one without your having to say anything."

Oliver wasn't sure what to say, "I-" he bit his lip and forced himself to finish, "forgive me, princess, but i am a sla-," he caught himself, "just a servant. the only thing i am able to do is serve. i do not know of any other 'stuff' i could be doing at this time, my duty is to serve the masters." he wasn't sure if he could properly explain, but at the same time he was speaking to a princess, she didn't need to understand the duties of someone so far below herslef.

They sat there for a little while, just relaxing before Leo sighed and made himself stand up. "time to feed the babies and put them down for a nap." he wrapped a towel around Rin and then held one out to Elliot as he got out. he quickly changed Rin, but paused at the bell. "it's the servant's day off, isn't it? let's go and get the bottles ourselves. it's not so important that we have to take up their time."

Tsume smiled, "i've been to the sea, but not the same as yours. the sea along the coast of Falia, i searched there for Leo when he was taken. i had been afraid he'd been transported by ship to who knows where." he shook his head, not really wanting to think back on those times. it had been a very dark period for him.

Paid? Oliver wasn't sure what it meant to be 'paid', but that didn't matter. he bowed at the order, "right away, princess." he hurried to make two more cups full, taking the dirty cup and replacing it with a fresh one. he held the second awkwardly, not sure where to put it. "shall i place it here, princess?" he asked, kneeling to place the cup near her on the ground.

"You can. i've slept enough to last me a while." he picked up Yuki this time, the baby cuddling in close, and smiled, "I'm sure what happened with me didn't help either. just finishing the mourning period only to have me go on a rampage." he shook his head and lead the way out, "never a day's peace."

"Maybe we should see if you can get some vacation time and go down there for a visit. it sounds like it would be nice, and you could use some fresh air and a new environment."

Oliver opened his mouth, but the princess quickly shut him up. he remained kneeling and took a sip of the drink, smiling a little at the taste. chef had shown him how to make it last week and it seemed he'd gotten it right. the smile quickly went away as he continued to sip at his drink, surprised by how nice it was just to sit by the fire. "Princess?" he asked softly, gathering his courage, "What is a snow fort?"

Leo adjusted Yuki and took Rin in his other arm, looking at Elliot with concern. "what is it?" it had to have been big to make elliot react like this. was it something bad? his stomach dropped, "Elliot, what is wrong?"

Tsume lifted his hand, having been caught with it inches away from said tail. "no fair," he teased before standing up as well. "let's get you moved. how can i help?"

Oliver's jaw dropped a little, what had he gotten himself into? "I-uh," he looked at the dirty dishes and felt a little ill at the thought of leaving them uncleaned, "I will be there shortly, princess. i must clean-and, and get dressed." it was true, justin had given him some of his old clothing, but since oliver stayed inside all of the time, he didn't think he would need them. it seemed he was wrong. he hurried to wash everything, leaving the room as it had been before taking the blanket. it was a struggle to fold it properly, but he got it done. "I will go and get my clothing, princess, please excuse me." he set off for his room at a run, not wanting to keep her waiting.