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Sanya in peach pink.

Rok Soo in lavender purple.

Despite their clothes contracting one another, it was adoring that the twins dress according to their siblings' eye colours. Unlike Sanya, Rok Soo changed his hairstyle to a high bun to prevent the hair from hitting his face. They stroll hand-in-hand, ignoring the slight fangirling from the servants they've passed. Their guide, who is none other than the rude maid that barged into their shared palace, smirks with pride as they stride towards the entrance of Marinae's palace.

Wow...Marinae's palace is enormous...

...I want to rob him for making me walk all this way.

Ours is like a shed compared to this. I guess he gets special treatment because he's a dragon? Or maybe we're less favoured because we're the last ones to be sent as concubines? ...how unfair—

"Uninvited people and outsiders cannot enter His Imperial Highness's chambers. Therefore, you may not step any further from here on out," the rude maid refutes, shocking the four servants who tagged along with Rok Soo and Sanya. While the light-brunette woman protests against the maid's words, the other three glare at the arrogant maid. Haku's smile nearly cracks as the snappy maid crosses her arms. "If you follow them, it will be a breach of etiquette."

"That's..."

"Concubine Cho, Concubine Cha, let's proceed," the maid says, causing the twins to follow her. Their eyes remain on their servants as they slowly leave, earning a harsh snap from the freckled maid. "HURRY UP, OR WE'LL MAKE HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS CONCUBINE GUI WAIT EVEN LONGER!" she snaps, yanking the twins forward and causing them to gasp. Haku's smile nearly cracks as his son glares at the disrespect displayed. The others? They did the same as Yin and glared at the maid for dragging the children away like a pair of rags.

"Ugh..."

"..."

Will it bruise?

LET ME AT HER! HERE! NOW!

I HOPE HER SKIN BURNS BRIGHTER THAN HER PRIDE!

I KNOW WE CAN'T BE USED, BUT LET'S KILL HER!

TORTURE!

...how barbaric.

Crybaby, can you heal him before they arrive at Marinae's chambers?

...no. I'm too worn for a fast heal like that.

...damn.

Rok Soo glances behind before revealing a smile to reassure their servants. Unfortunately, his smile had a vibe of helplessness, causing their servants' worries to increase. Despite wishing to barge in and separate the children from the maid's clutches, they knew severe punishment would come if they breached etiquette. There's nothing they could do...and it pained them to know that.

A smile should do it. Now they won't worry because we'll be fine.

Cale...

Cale...

You...ugh.

Cale, I can't believe you...

...God, you're so unbelievable.

...kekekekekekekeke—

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Slight groans and winces echoed throughout the halls, causing the maid to feel annoyed by the constant sounds made by Sanya. She glares at Sanya before shouting at them, demanding them to be quiet. Rok Soo glares at the woman before feeling the woman tighten her grip around his wrist, causing him to wince. Sanya nearly shouts at the imprudent maid, but she stops when Rok Soo shakes his head, reminding her that they're in someone else's palace.

"If you knew how to shut your mouths, you should've done it sooner," the woman snorts, causing the children to glare at her. She frowns at their reactions, tightening her grip before dragging them inside her master's chambers. Once they reach their destination, they stop several feet from the circular doors before she yanks the children forward. The twins roll their eyes at the haughty woman's antics before rubbing their wrists behind their bodies. Marinae's attendant notices their presence before interrupting the concubine's focus.

We should pay our respects.

"I pay my respect to Your Imperial Highness—"

"I pay my respect to Your Imperial Highness—"

"Your Imperial Highness, I brought Sanya and Rok Soo from Yeoran," the maid shouts, surprising the twins. They glance at the servant before averting their attention to Marinae. Despite wishing to take revenge and slap the maid then and there, the twins ignore the woman's imprudent behaviour and hide beside one another. Marinae faces them before he stands from his seat, causing his chair to scoot backwards. While he walks towards them, the maid smirks with pride at her work. Rok Soo tilts his head before noticing the snobbish smile on the servant's face.

Why is she smiling?

"..."

"..."

"ACK!" the maid shouts. She widens her eyes as her master grabs her by the roots of her hair, tightening his grip so she'll feel his wrath. Sanya widens her eyes as she hides behind her blank-faced brother, who seems unfazed by the vicious attack from the concubine. Rok Soo glances at his sister before turning to Marinae's deep frown. "...ugh..."

"I told you to bring them nicely," Marinae says. Rok Soo's body shivers as poison seeps from his voice, revealing the wrath hidden behind his blindfold. "So, why did you drag Concubine Cho and Concubine Cha like they're dogs?" he asks. A casual smile spreads on his lips as he rolls his wrist, tugging on the servant's hair and causing her to cry.

Marinae broke his gentle and elegant image...he must be angry...and the reason is that...because...because...? Yeah, whatever he said.

...vicious.

"Your Imperial Highness, this is not the right place," Marinae's attendant says, earning a raised eyebrow from the blonde concubine.

"Explain, Vyon."

"Well...this is not a good sight for children to see," Vyon replies. Marinae's eyes widen beneath his blindfold before he glances at the twins. They stare blankly at Marinae's figure before watching the man release the maid, causing her to fall on her buttocks. "What should I do with the servant?" Vyon asks. The blonde concubine stares at the woman with an expressionless facade while wiping his hands.

"...take her to the flower garden," he replies, shocking the maid. While the maid begs for forgiveness, Marinae turns to the children with a sweet and gentle smile. "I apologise for the rough treatment," Marinae says, earning a bow from the children.

"You needn't to apologise, Your Imperial Highness. Rather, we should apologise for our tardiness," Rok Soo says. Marinae's lips twitch as his mood sours. He didn't summon them to act like this...rather...

"...you don't need to do that."

"Yes?"