Nana : just a few days I'm gone , you get yourself in trouble again .

Araki ; I didn't mean to.

Eins : he's safe now. Miss

Nana: It was just 2 days ago right ?

* Silence.....*

Zwei ; yes Miss.

Nana : I mean honestly, you can turn invisible. Use that to your advantage maybe ? You even have a bow. Thought about using it ?

Tedine ; he probably doesn't want to use it because he thinks it would get him in more trouble. So be nice.

Araki ; exactly. That's what I think. I thought we were keeping my identity as the owner a secret.

Nana ; wouldn't be much of a secret if he dies.

Yui : nana. Don't be mean

Tedine : actually... We've never asked. When you were taken by The Vines. Did they do anything to you ?

Araki : they told me to swear my loyalty to the royalty.

Tedine : then swear. They'll let you go then. Mama wouldn't be trapped as well.

Araki : they made me swear on my life. Seal it with a magic contract.

Tedine : oh. That's nasty.

Araki ; they couldn't confirm I was the one who has become the new master... But they didn't want to let loose any leads.

Tedine ; and we don't know what they think for now...

Araki : I said I don't swear my loyalty to anyone other than ...my princess ...

Nana ; sure. Whatever. Need you to go to a party with me tonight

Araki : why ? You said I shouldn't be in public that much.

Nana : then is then . Now is now. Let's reveal your identity so that you'll be safe. They want take you hostage and kill you off secretly and catch you.

Araki : why now ?

Tedine: she gave you an identity, to which she can control an information when it's to be known of .

Araki ; I don't understand

Tedine : so she can see who will act upon this information. And now she knows how many players are on the board.

Araki ; and these players are the ones who killed my princess ?

Tedine ; one of them

Nana ; after all. Your princess has no power. No real use other than the bow.

Araki : I see... So anyone eyeing for the bow...

Tedine ; or you.

Araki ; is more than suspicious.

Nana : alright. Let's go

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Yui ; you sure you don't need me to come? I'm your husband and bodyguard

Nana ; I'll be fine. I think.

Yui : alright. Be safe. Oh. Remember to wear a flower. It's flower themed today.

Nana : I know. Help me put this flower into my hair.

" oh. A pink magnolia. Pretty " he helped her to wear it.

He used the stem to and clipped it to her hair with one of her hair clips. " There. All pretty. Now... Remember... "

Nana : fight back if I'm in trouble. Ok already.

He kissed her cheek " I'll be waiting for you. "

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Araki waited for her in the car " oh pink magnolias.

Nana : and you chose a white one. Coincidence.

Araki : no. I saw you picking a pink one. So I took a white. Princess Eerei also loved pink magnolias...

Nana : is that so ? That's a coincidence . Just picked this one because it was doing in the vase.

Araki : it's the local flower here. It's common to see it in vases. White ones usually. Pink ones take a bit effort to grow.

Nana : oh I see. Well I do stay in a suite. I do deserve the better flowers. Don't I ?

Tedine ; mama ! Come on. Let's not be too late.

Nana ; coming.
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Flower Themed Gala. It's one of those fancy things and made up events rich people think of to have parties.

Nana wasn't invited but she sure can gate crash one without anyone stopping her.

Count Hercula makes his way to her.

Tedine : coming to your way , three o clock.

Hercula: hello.

Nana ; Count Hercula. Hi.

Hercula ; Nice to meet you again. I didn't invite you , but I was sure you would come. I noticed you chose a pink magnolia on your hair. Won't change your outfit to a flower one ?

Nana : I like my outfit. You're wearing a white magnolia on your suit pocket.

Hercula: ah yes. Just one of the flowers in the case. Random pick.

Nana : I see.

Hercula; you brought araki here ?

Nana ; to hype this party up.

Hercula: you jest. He's but a servant boy

Nana : previously. His master died. He can do lots.

Hercula : like what exactly?

Nana : like... Araki. Could you shoot that champagne glass ? The one right inside the pyramid of glasses. Right in the middle.

Araki put down his plate " huh ?"

Nana ; do it.

Hercula: what are you doing?

Araki opens the case he brought on his back and takes out the bow inside. He aims... Pulls onto the bowstring....an arrow forms... He lets it go and the arrow flies.

It flies right into the direction of the champagne glass . Just right before it reaches , the feather or known as fletching shrinks back into the body of the arrow. It turns sideways so the triangular part of the head would dodge the cups. Then it angles so slightly and breaks the cup inside.

Everyone was amazed. Not only by the act but also very curious by who has just shot the arrow. Araki. A servant.

Hercula: what the fuck.

Nana : cool right ? My servant.

Hercula: how did you find the bow ?!

Nana shrugs " how. I wonder. "

Then Prince Hethler came over " is our guest harassing you ? Miss Nana. "

Hercula ; I would think not. Prince Hethler.

Hethler ; that's not exactly up to you. Miss Nana?

Tedine ; we'll take care of our own. Thank you for your concern.

Nana :  I'm surprised you remember me from one glance.

Hethler ; you're difficult to forget.

Nana ; I'm doing ok.

Hethler : could I interest you in a drink ?

Nana : sure.

Hethler: alone.

Tedine : I'll see you at the entrance.

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Hethler leads her to the garden and they sat in a gazebo " how's my garden ? "

Nana : nice variety of flowers. So many different colours. Oh , you babe a sea of pink magnolias over there.

Hethler ; you like pink magnolias too ?

Nana : no. Just I have one on my hair today. So I noticed.

Hethler : yes I noticed.

Nana : so what private conversation would you like to have with me ?

Hethler ; since araki is your servant. How about selling him to me ?

Nana : for the bow ?

Hethler : it does belong to royalty.

Nana : hmm... Making him swear royalty didn't work , so you're only thinking of buying him from me now ?

Hethler ; what ?

Nana : come on. The people you sent to kill him. We caught one of them. You must now.

Hethler's friendly smile became serious " I knew he would talk. You will , sell him to me right ?"

Nana : didn't cross your mind to try that first ? Oh wait. You're the party prince. Also , he's no longer a servant after released by princess Eerei. Also you can't confirm if he's the owner of the bow.

Hethler ; you did say he's your servant earlier.

Nana : I heard you hold a meaningless title at Hound's Point. The place princess Eerei went crazy.

Hethler : I do. Are you saying I caused her death ? Even so , what does that have to do with you ?

Nana : I made a deal. An eye for an eye.

Hethler : I see your strategy here. So you won't be selling him to me then ?

Nana ; I'll think about it.