The Other Traveler vol 7

The next day they meet the captain in the meeting hall, ready to discuss the battle plans.
Captain: All right so we have 10 groups of 15 soldiers. The battle will be taking place at the border of Liyue and Mondstadt. I advise that we have at least four groups around the princess at all times.
Aether: I say we should have four groups up on the front lines. While the other two groups stay back. And act as a backup.
Kazuha: Actually, I think we should split it up evenly. Three teams on the front line and three on the back line. That way if they were to break through the front lines and eventually break through the four teams guarding the princess we will at least have three teams that are back lines, that will be able to outnumber the people that happened to pass through.
Aether: I see what you're saying. I just don't think that's going to work.
Sydoo: How about we just split up the third group and have half go to the front and then the others go to the back lines. Thoughts?!
Captain: Dear, that's not going to work. I agree with general Kazuha.
Kazuha: Wait, I'm a general now?
Captain: Yeah, didn't the Destroyer tell you both?
Wanderer: My bad. Sorry I forgot to mention that part.
Sydoo: Congratulations to you two.
Aether: Thank you, your highness. OK! Do we really have to call her Princess and your Highness?
Captain: Yes. You will address every harbinger here by their names. Their harbinger names. Understood?!
Aether: OK.
Captain: Tsk.
Sydoo: OK it's my turn now. I have planned that I am going to start from the middle and then head to the left side of the front lines. On the map, there is this river that I can hide in and then cross and then pop up on their side.
Wanderer: Why not go the other way? Not saying that's a bad idea.
Sydoo: Well, you see if I go the other way, yes, I'm able to hide and cross over to their side. But it's an obvious hiding spot. And they will probably have it heavily. Guarded.
Wanderer: That makes sense. So Captain? Where will I be during all this?
Captain: You will be protecting the Princess. You will be the main person in charge of the group of people that are protecting her.
Wanderer: So what?! That makes me a captain now?
Captain: Exactly. As for our two generals. I say one of you stays on the front lines and the other stays on the back lines. It's up to you to decide who will take what position.
They then talk for a couple more hours. Then they get released and they all head back to the rooms. Sydoo then runs out of her room and into Aether's room.
Sydoo: AETHER!
Aether: Lord Barbados! You scared the living crap out of me.
Sydoo: I'm sorry, but have you seen Simon?
Aether: Yeah, he's right here with Paimon. Um.... can we step out for a moment? I need to talk to you.
Sydoo: Sure.
They then walk out of his room to talk out in the hallway.
Aether: Why did you just leave us there in Mondstadt? You didn't even take Simon with you.
Sydoo: I'm sorry. Looking back now. That was out of line. And I'm sorry about all that. I snapped and I couldn't take it anymore. I really didn't want anyone to follow me. So that's why I left Simon there.
Aether: OK. My next question. Is.....  Are you planning on staying with the Harbingers?
Sydoo: Yes, I am. As of right now.
Aether didn't say anything and just walked back into his room and shut the door. She then leaves and heads to her room.
At the Abyss headquarters Dainsleif and Lumine we're given a special mission to go on.
Dainsleif: I don't understand why they're giving us a mission this close to the war.
Lumine: Well, a war isn't planned. Both sides know we are about to go to war but neither one of us wants to call for it first. So, in the meantime... we should just be going on about our lives, like we've always have.
Dainsleif: I suppose you're right. Anyway, what is our mission?
Lumine: We have to clear out this temple. Who knows what we can find there. Hopefully it's something that we can use to win the war.
Dainsleif: That would be very beneficial to us. Shall we enter the temple, my Princess?
They enter and they go beating up monsters and clearing puzzles to make their way to the final room. Where they then had to fight a gigantic monster. They succeeded. And they found a chest that had a special item in it.
Lumine: What is this? Dainsleif have you ever heard of controlling threads?
Dainsleif: Here, let me take a look..... I can't say I have. Which is shocking, considering how long we've been here.
Lumine: What does it do?
Dainsleif: Let me. Oh! My Princess, I think we found what you were looking for to help us win that war.
Lumine: Really! That's wonderful news. So what exactly does it do? Dainsleif: Controlling Threads allows the user to pick someone from their bloodline to control as a puppet.
Lumine: A puppet. Bloodline so like my brother.?
Dainsleif: Exactly. But I say we don't use it on your brother.
Lumine: How come? Isn't he the obvious choice?
Dainsleif: He would. But my sister is used to being controlled like a puppet. And I know that she's having a hard time right now with mental health. So we can easily get her to do what we want.
Lumine: But she's the Princess of the Harbingers. And me and her have a destiny to fight it out to the death.
Dainsleif: Just think we would have two Princesses. And to make it better we can control what she does. I say we make her fight with us. And kill all the people she's close to that are helping in this war. Then you can kill her and she won't be able to fight against you.
Lumine: But that would be my brother would die.... Oh well. He's trying to bring me back to our home world anyway. Best just to get rid of the problem. I like this idea, so how do we activate this item we have come in contact with?
Dainsleif: I think I just put it on like a bracelet. Like this. The first thing I'll have her do is come to the headquarters.
Lumine: If she doesn't, then we know that this is just a fraud.
Dainsleif: I totally forgot that people these days have been making their own fake items. All right, let's head back and then I'll send her our way.
Lumine: Sounds like a plan babe.
They then head back to the headquarters. They then activate the device.
At the Harbingers headquarters everyone's in the meeting hall, going over the battle plans for a final time. When all of a sudden strings start to wrap around Sydoo.
Wanderer looks up to see this happening.
Wanderer: Shit shit shit no no no!
Kazuha: Hu what's wrong?
The Wanderer rushes over trying to pull the strings off, but they burn him.
Aether: What's going on? Why is this happening?
Wanderer: I've heard of an item that lets you control someone like a puppet. But I thought it was only a myth.
Kazuha: I heard that too. Princess, can you hear us?
Sydoo leaned over at the waist, staring at the grand. With her eyes closed. She can hear them, she just can't speak.
Aether: Destroyer do you know anything else about that item?
Wanderer: No, I don't.
Captain: What the hell is going on here?... That item is real..
Kazuha: Captain, do you know anything about that item?
Captain: Yes, I do. I heard that it allows you to control someone in your bloodline.
Aether: Her brother!!!
Wanderer: It has to be him. There's no one else here, right? And I see that you don't have this device.
Aether: What do you mean by that?
Wanderer: I don't know. I kind of had a suspicion that maybe you guys were related. Cousins maybe.
Kazuha: I actually thought that too.
Aether: No, we're not related. Hate to break it to you.
Kazuha: Dammit!
Aether: I heard that.
Paimon: Traveler, there you are. Oh my goodness what's happening to her?
Simon: Looks like she's a puppet again.
Paimon rush is over to try and pull the ropes.
Wanderer: Don't touch them, they will burn you.
Paimon: Oh, no Traveler, what do we do?
Sydoo then gets her first command. She then starts to walk and leave.
Kazuha: Your Highness, where are you going?
Aether: Weren't you the one that determined that she can't hear us?
Wanderer: Can you guys put your rivalry aside? We have a more pressing matter on our hands.
Captain: Our next priority is to figure out how to get that off of her. I'm guessing that her brother is having her go to their headquarters. They will probably make her fight against us too.
Simon: So much for the battel plans.
Wanderer: When I was in Mondstadt after the second meeting. Traveler I stayed because I was trying to look for their headquarters. I wasn't able to find it.
Kazuha: I only knew where the Harbingers headquarters were so I have no idea where their headquarters are either.
Aether: I know where.
Captain: You do! Then what are you doing go after her. Take general  Kazuha with you too.
Aether: I can handle this on my own. I don't need his help.
He then walks out and leaves.
Sydoo arrives at their headquarters.
Lumine: Oh, so it did actually work. So how does it feel to be controlled again?... thought you finally escaped it. AHAHAH! Well, you thought wrong. And after this war is over, you can cut all thoughts and hopes of being set free. The only free you'll be is riden of this world.
Sydoo:....
Lumine: Oh, you can't say anything. I'm gonna have a fun time with you. Now you have to listen to everything I say. And you can't tell me to can it!
Dainsleif: Oh, she's here. I just got done talking with the Captain and we have her first mission already.... Dear sister. Will you ever be so kind and head back to where you came from and steal the battle plans? Oh, and kill anyone that gets in your way?
She then bows and heads back.
Later Aether arrives at the Abyss headquarters.
Lumine: Dear brother. Have you come here in search of a little puppet? I hate to break it to you, but she's back at your guises headquarters properly slaughtering everyone.
Aether: Lumine! Shit!
He then rushes back to the Harbingers headquarters.
To see her battling against everyone in the meeting hall.
Aether:( Did that item make her stronger!?) SYDOO ! Stop this isn't you.
Kazuha: He's right! Stand up to the power and take control of your own life. I know you can do it you're strong enough to.
She then turns to face him. And she starts the charge.
Wanderer flying towards her, grabbing her, holding her back. While in the process of burning himself with the strings.
Kazuha: Thank you.
Wanderer: You two better cut it out with the words. No matter what you say she won't respond the way you want her to. She only knows one thing right now and that's to kill.
She then slices the Wonderer across his body. Knocking him to the floor, setting her free. She grabs the battle strategies. She then makes her way back.
Kazuha runs over to the Wanderer.
Wanderer: Aether stop standing there and follow her.
Kazuha: I need you to stay still, you're losing a lot of blood.
Aether then quietly follows Sydoo back to the Abyss headquarters.
Dainsleif: I see you're back. Good job sister. You know I've always liked you better this way.
Lumine: Yeah, me too she doesn't have that mouth of hers to be running.
Dainsleif: Now I need you to stay here until we come back. We need to discuss these plans with our Captain. And then we'll come back and give you your next order. Come on Lumine let's go.
They then leave. While she's just standing there still.
Aether slowly makes his way up to her.
Dainsleif: So Captain, we were able to get her to get the plans and I see that this is what they're planning to do.
As they're discussing Aether runs up and cuts the strings off with his sword. She falls forward Aether catching her before she hits the ground. The strings floating in the air. Then attach around him. He then drops her to the floor.
Sydoo: Where am I? Oh, I know what's going on. But how am I able to speak again? Am I free?
She then turns around to see what had happened.
Sydoo: Aether no no no no.! Oh my god what am I gonna do? Maybe if I pull them. Oh shit that burns. Maybe if I cut them. How did that not work?
The strings can only be cut after an hour of being in use.
Sydoo: Aether you hang in there I need to figure out how to set you free. Wait a minute could this be an items doing? It Has to be there's no other way. So who has the item? Wait a minute. I need to find them... Aether you stay here I will be right back, I promise.
She then leaves and starts to look for her brother and Luimen.
Sydoo: I have no idea where I'm supposed to go?
Just then she hears some familiar voice coming from behind a locked door.
Sydoo: Wait, that sounds like Paimon.
She then goes up to the door and tries to open it but realizes that it's locked. She then hears Simon's voice. But it's so faint and hard to make out..
Sydoo: Maybe I'm just hearing things. And besides their back at the Harbingers headquarters.
She then leaves.
Paimon: No, no no come back please come back.!
Simon: Face it Paimon the doors are too thick. She probably couldn't make out what we were saying. It's best just to wait here until they come and get us one day.
Paimon: Paimon can't wait that long.
Simon: I don't care, you're going to have to. I can't help you.
Sydoo: There they are.
She then enters the room but to see Lumine have a weird device around her arm.
Sydoo:( That must be it. I should act like a puppet.)
Dainsleif: Oh, I didn't know you can walk on your own. Maybe it's after a certain amount of time that they move to their master.
Lumine: That makes sense.
Dainsleif: Watch Captain, as I demonstrate what our puppet can do. Sister I order you to go outside and bring us back ahead of a Fattui member.
She then starts to move. But head straight towards Lumine.
Lumine: Why is she trying to attack me?
Dainsleif: Maybe I didn't quite get through. A Fattui member..
Sydoo: Oh, I heard you but I'm done being your puppet.
She then pulls off the bracelet off Lumine.
Lumine: How did the bracelet get on me?
Dainsleif: Give that here! Don't break it.
Sydoo: I think I will.
She then pulls down her eyelid and sticks her tongue out as she smashes it to the ground, breaking into millions of pieces. Dainsleif and Lumine trying to pick up the pieces.
Sydoo quickly leaves to go grab Aether.
Aether: Oh there you are.
She runs up and gives him a hug.
Sydoo: I'm so sorry you had to go through that.
Aether: Wait, hold up I should be saying that about you.
Sydoo: We don't have time for this, we need to get back. They're gonna be sending people here to attack us any minute.
Aether: That's right, let's go.
They quickly run out and head back to their headquarters. They enter the meeting hall to see everything is still a mess.
Sydoo: I did all this?
She then sees Kazuha in the corner.
Sydoo: Kazuha. Are you all? Please don't tell me I did that to him.
Kazuha: You did.
Sydoo: Hey hey Scara can you hear me? Wake up, I said wake up. Kazuha why isn't he waking up?
Kazuha: He's unconscious. But don't worry, his condition isn't bad.
Sydoo: That's a relief. I didn't hurt you, did I?
Kazuha: You charged at me, but he stepped in the way and grabbed you.
Sydoo: Kazuha I am so sorry.
Kazuha: it's all right I didn't get hurt so that's all that matters. How did things go at their headquarters?
Sydoo: I was free. I guess.Aether cut the strings, and then the strings formed around him.
Kazuha: Wait, is he still over there?
Sydoo: No, he's over there. I was able to find the item. And I broke it to millions of pieces and then we came here.
Kazuha: OK good I didn't wanna have another attack. I know you Travelers were strong, but holy crap.
Sydoo: I am sorry I know I took the battle plans. And I know how hard you have been working on them.
Kazuha: Don't worry about it after you left, we switched out the battle plans just in case.
Sydoo: Oh, thank goodness. I should go and apologize to the Captain now.
Kazuha: I will see you later, Princess.
He smiles at her and she smiles back then turns around and walks off.
Sydoo: Captain, I'm sorry... If it makes you feel better, I was able to destroy the item.
Captain: Oh!.. Forgiven, if you were able to destroy the item then yeah, you're fine. Glad to have you back Princess.
She then walks over to Aether. She grabs his hand. Kazuha turned around to see all this.
Kazuha:( They definitely have gotten stronger for him. Well, that doesn't matter, she will still be mine anyway.)
She whispers in his ear.
Sydoo: Aether can we talk? There's something that's been bugging me.
Aether: Sure, let's head out.
Kazuha:( Where are they going?)
Sydoo: When I was searching for the item there was this door. That was locked and there were these familiar voices coming from it.. it sounded a lot like Simon and Paimon.
Aether: That can't be they have been here the whole time.
Sydoo: That's what I thought. But I can't shake the feeling that it was actually them behind that door.
Aether: Are you saying that the ones we have now aren't the real ones?
Sydoo: Exactly.
Aether: Well, they've been around us 24 seven so when would they have time to take them?
Sydoo: Do you remember that night that we went out to go look at the stars? I have a feeling that something bad happened, but they weren't able to come to us in time. That has been the only time that we've been separated from them.
Aether: You got a point.
Sydoo: I also noticed that Paimon has been acting differently. I can't really tell you about Simon, because we just met. That day I left. Paimon would've tried to stop me. Like she always does when I leave. When I turned around, I saw her face. It was the face of board. Like I don't know what I'm supposed to be doing here, but whatever. She looked more like Simon.
Aether: Now that you've mentioned it, she has been a lot less annoying and a little bit more helpful than normal. I say we keep a close eye on both of them.
Sydoo: OK and then maybe, during or after the war we can confront them?
Aether: That sounds fine to me.
Sydoo: Well, that's all I wanted to talk to you about. Also, thank you for coming and saving me.
Aether: You're welcome, your Highness. I feel really weird calling you that.
Sydoo: When we were in front of others, just call me that. But as for like right now, you can just stick to what you normally call me.
Aether: I get it, so like Wind Blade?
She then punches him in the arm.
Aether: What was that for? That's your nickname.
Sydoo: I forgot sorry. I'm gonna go and see how the Wanderers doing.
She then leaves and walks back over to Kazuha and the Wanderer. She puts her arm around Kazuha and lays her head on his shoulder.
Kazuha:( What is she doing?)
Sydoo: He is still unconscious.
Kazuha: Uh yeah. He should be waking up soon. So what did you and the Traveler talk about?
Sydoo: About how I think our traveling companions aren't the real ones.
Kazuha: Oh, explain.
She then fills him in.
Kazuha: I see.
Wanderer woke up.
Wanderer: Oh shit. Princess, is that you? You're not here to kill me or anyone are you?
Sydoo: No, I'm sorry about that Destroyer. I feel really bad for what I've done to you.
Wonderer: That is a relief. Don't worry about it Princess, you're fine. So what are you guys talking about?
They then tell him.
Wanderer: Definitely keep a close eye on them. And in the meantime, we shouldn't trust them as much.
Aether walks back in.
Aether: Oh you're awake.
Wanderer: Heard that you became a puppet too. Just know that you're not part of the puppet club.
Aether: There's a club?
Wanderer: I was joking. Well, at least you're lucky they didn't give you any commands.
Aether: That's true.
Sydoo: I am a bit tired, so I'm gonna head to my room for the night.
Just then Child walks in with Zhong Li.
Sydoo: Who is that?
Aether whispers in her ear.
Aether: That's the Geo archon
Sydoo: You're kidding!
Kazuha: Dude, we already know he's the Geo archon.
Aether: Oh, I didn't know.
Wanderer: I wonder what he's doing here?
Aether: Probably here to help us. Since Child brought him. Those two are always together whenever a Child isn't working.
Child: Captain, this here is Mr. Zhong, Li. 
Captain: I know you. The Geo archon.
Zhong Li: That is correct, sir.
Captain: So why is there an archon in our meeting hall?
Zhong Li: I would like to help you guys with this upcoming war I hear about.
Captain: Holy crap are you for real? Welcome aboard.
Zhong Li: Thank you.
He then turns to walk over to the Travelers.
Sydoo: He's coming this way, what do I do?
Kazuha: Hun just be yourself.
Zhong Li: So you must be the Other Traveler that I've heard so much about.
Sydoo: Yes, that's me. It's nice to meet you.
Aether: Are you here to help us with the war?
Zhong Li: Yes, I am. I made a deal with Child, and I ended up losing so here I am.
Sydoo gets an idea.
Sydoo: Wait, I have an idea. Mr. Zhong, Li. Since you are the archon of making contracts, would you be willing to make the Harbingers a contract at the end of this war?
Zhong Li: I don't make thoughs anymore. But go on explain. And maybe I will think about it.
Sydoo: I have an idea. We get all the arcons to fight on the side of the Harbingers. Because everyone hates the Abyss. I know Barbados would be willing to help so that would be two and I can easily get the Dentro archon to help as well. We'll just need the Shogun. At the end of the war, we all sign a contract that we will give the Harbingers a treaty for three months. and if any of the nations were to break that contract, I'll let you decide what happens with that. If the Harbinger breaks the contract, we immediately eliminate them 100%.
Zhong Li: That's not a bad idea. We will need all the help we can get. I tell you if you can get all the arcons here I will make that contract.
Sydoo: Wonderful.
Zhong Li: It's great doing business with you. I'll see you around.
Kazuha: I can write the Shogun a letter.
Wanderer: She probably won't even look at it.
Kazuha: Yeah, she will. She wanted me to write her letters when you act it up.
Wanderer: You told my mom!
Sydoo: She's your mom!!!!! I kind of feel bad now.
Aether: oh, God, don't say it.
Wanderer: Why what is that? If it's because I don't want to be in the same area as her I'm willing to put up with that for this war.
Sydoo: No, it's because your mom is hot. Like I smash that.
Kazuha laughing.
Aether: I told you not to say it.
Sydoo: I'm sorry.
Wanderer: So you have a thing for my mom now. Wow, so you moved on for me to my mom?
Sydoo: No. That's not what I mean at all. OK, she's really good looking. And I see where you get your looks from.
Kazuha: No matter how hard you try to justify this it's not going to change anything! Hahah.
Wanderer: Oh, so you think I'm hot. Then you would smash me again? Princess.
Her face turns red from embarrassment. And Kazuha stops laughing.
Sydoo: Excuse me, I'm gonna head out.
Wanderer: What! o come on. Just answer the question.
Kazuha: That's enough.
Aether: I actually kind of want to know the answer. Since she has been here for a while with him alone.
Sydoo leaves.
Kazuha: I want to know as well. But I'm pretty sure that those days are over.
Wanderer: Wait, what? What makes you say that?
Kazuha: I don't need to explain myself. All you need to know is those days are over.
Wanderer: I know. Besides, we're just better off friends.
Aether: Oh, sweet, I'll take his answer. Can I have you write that down on a piece of paper and sign it? Just so you don't go back on your word.
Kazuha: Hahah I too would like a copy of that.
Wanderer: I hate you guys.
Kazuha: oh, we know!
Sydoo then enters her room.
Sydoo: Simon how have you been doing?
Simon: Simmons has been doing all right!
Sydoo: Oh, please don't start speaking in the third person.
Simon: But haven't Simon always done that.... I'm just playing.
Sydoo: Good. I'm going to take a nap. I'm really tired.
Three hours later there's a knock on her door.
Kazuha: No answer. I'll knock again, one more time.
Sydoo then wakes up and heads to the door.
Sydoo: I've missed this. So Kaz what brings you to my door.
Kazuha: Can I come in?
Sydoo: Of course.
They then shut the door. And go over and sit on her bed.
Sydoo: Is there a particular reason why you're here?
Simon: Oh, so this is the boyfriend.
Kazuha: We've met already though how did you not know?
Sydoo: Yeah?
Simon: I just put the two together.
Sydoo: Um ok?
Kazuha: Actually, that's kind of why I'm here.
Sydoo: Oh, go on. If it has anything to do with what the Wanderer had said, my answer is no I wouldn't. That was in the past. We are just better off friends.
Kazuha: Well, that's reassuring. He also said that you guys are better off as friends too. But I'm kind of not finished yet.
Sydoo: What do you mean?
Kazuha: I know your feelings for the Traveler have gotten a lot stronger. It's very noticeable.
Sydoo: They have grown a little bit. I'm not going to lie. But what do you mean by it's been noticeable? I thought I'd been treating him like I normally do.
Kazuha: When we first got here when you ran to give him a hug you hugged him a lot longer than you did me. Then just a little bit ago when you grabbed his hands. And then whispered in his ear to go meet and talk outside.
Sydoo: Oh, I'm sorry I didn't realize I was doing those things. The reason why I whispered was because at the time I didn't want anyone else to know what we were going to be talking about.
Simon: What did you guys talk about?
Kazuha: Don't worry about it Simon.
Simon: Euh ok.
Kazuha: I want to know your feelings for me?
Sydoo: You normally ask me about others. I'm a little surprised. But Kaz my feelings for you haven't changed. If anything, they've actually grown. And I'm sorry that I haven't shown that. I understand why you would be hurt by that.
Kazuha: They really haven't changed?
He gets a little smile on his face.
Sydoo: That's right. Over your commission. I was in a really bad mental state that led me to join the Harbingers. I want you to know that it wasn't your fault that I joined. It was mainly my brothers and the talks I had with the Traveler about our lives outside of this world. But over the time of your condition, I wanted nothing more than to be right by your side. I don't know if you remember, but there was a point when I was. I teleported to the crux and asked Beidou more like beg to see you while you were on your deathbed. I sat by your side, holding your hand and stroking your hair. You woke up a little bit, but you probably don't remember. I told you that I still loved you. And that I can't wait for you to come back. After that, my feelings started to change. If anything, I ended up liking you more. And the day that I got that letter calling it. I broke.
Kazuha gives her a hug. She then kisses him.
Kazuha: I partially remember you being there. I'm so happy that you came to see me.
Sydoo: And I'm extremely happy that I got to see you. So why are you here now? Shouldn't you still be on that commission?
Kazuha: When I received the letter from the Wanderer I was about to write you one but after reading it I asked Beidou to leave the commission. She said she would only grant that if I gave her one more month's worth of work. So I took her up on that deal.
Sydoo: But doesn't that mean you won't get a commission reward since you left?
Kazuha: That's right.
Sydoo: I'm sorry I know that was like life-changing Mora.
Kazuha: That doesn't matter. I would choose you over a pile of Mora any day. It was worth it.
Sydoo: Kaz.
Kazuha: I missed you calling me that.
Sydoo: Good because I've missed saying it.
Kazuha smiles at her. He then grabs her hands.
Kazuha: Hun there's still one more thing we need to discuss.
Sydoo: That is?
Kazuha kisses her passionately.
Kazuha: Will you be mine again?
Sydoo: Yess I will. My Love.
Kazuha then starts kissing her neck.
Kazuha: I'm soo happy to hear you say that.
They start kissing each other and then Kazuha gets up and walks to the door. She stands up to go and follows but sees that he isn't leaving. He then locks the door. He then comes back and pushes her on to the bed. Him on top of her.
Kazuha:( This is my favorite view.) So where were we My Love?
Sydoo: We were right here.
She then kisses him.
Simon : Can I leave?.
Kazuha looks up.
Kazuha: Yeah, get out of here.
Sydoo: Please don't tell anyone what's going on here.
Simon: I wouldn't mention it. Also, the doors locked.
Kazuha then gets up to unlock the door. He opened the doors enough so he could get out. But outside of the room Aether is standing at the door. Him and Kazuha make eye contact. Aether is confused and Kazuha gives him a side eye with a glare, and a smile. The door then shuts and Kazuha quickly locks it.
Aether: Hey Kazuha I know you're in there unlock the door. I need to speak to her.
Kazuha: Another time, just leave. We are in the middle of a conversation. A private one.
Aether: Oh my bad I'll come back later.
Kazuha: Try a couple hours from now. Bye.
He then walks back over.
Kazuha: Now that we have no more distractions, let's get back to it.
A couple hours later at night Aether came back to knock on her door and there was no answer. So he tried to open the door, but it was still locked.
Aether: I guess I'll just talk to her tomorrow.
Wanderer: What are you doing out here so late?
Aether: Oh, I came by earlier to try and talk to her. Simon left the room but Kazuha was in there and he locked the door on me. If he wouldn't let me in he said that they were in the middle of a conversation to come back in a couple hours.
Wanderer: Hahaha Oh my God you're so stupid. Haha you really are just a dumb blonde. They might have been having a private conversation, but I think you know what happened.
Aether: Yeah, they were having a private conversation. That's what was happening. When he left, she probably locked the door and went to sleep.
Wanderer: Oh my God, do you really not know. Well then you have a good night?
Aether: Wait, what is it then?
Wanderer: Let's just say I happened to walk by earlier and it was a private conversation all right. I should know. After all,
He then walks away.
Aether: What the hell was that all about? Forget it, I'll just talk to her tomorrow.