Love! Death! War! They all Love a Rabbit!

A Tale of Brotherhood and A Tale of the Hearts of Maidens in Love

"Tsk...damn. Again we're stuck up here again?"

A shared feeling of irritation was sounded off by Welf as he and the others of Bell's little motely crew lounged around in the Guild's couches. Lili and Filvis ether having sunk in deeper into the cushions of the sofas and chairs or crossing their arms and legs in irritation.

Though none more irritated than said captain of their crew, Bell. Who was sitting next to Eina on the same sofa chair as him as she rubbed the temples of her eyes and sighed. Laying out the files and papers she had in hand on the small coffee table in the center of them as she tapped on the desk.

"Unfortunately, so. Even with Ganesha's Familia assistance they end up turning dead ends and more reports of missing armor and equipment. Along with some damages to adventurers that needed immediate medical attention."

"Yeah...Heith's been called into service by you lot at the Guild and Airmid's money grubbing god to help in the hospital. But...after a week and a half there's still no clues or hints to who or what is behind these attacks in the dungeons?" Bell asked her as Eina shook her head sadly.

"No, and that's getting concerning. When Lord Oranous, the overseer and head of the Guild called for Loki Familia's possible aid, they didn't find anything. Even Miss Aiz was sent to the dungeon to investigate and all she reported was a few tremors occurring in there." Eina explained as Welf's fist slammed on the sofa's arm rest in frustration.

"This sucks! First, we had to worry about going deeper. And lately now it's been Floor Restrictions and now we have to worry about possible cave ins and earthquakes? What is happening down there?!" Welf groaned as the tension grew weary and frustrating around.

"As much as I want to argue with Welf in this matter and suggest we calm down, I can't help but agree with him. Though this gives us time and leeway to practice our other talents or rest, I do worry what will happen if the dungeon ever shuts down." Filvis said, biting her thumb and looking down in deep worry.

"Master Bell, has Lady Riveria or Lefiya said anything about this issue during your....family bonding training?" Lili asked, pausing as she couldn't think to ask if his and Hedin's visits to Loki Familia was strictly for training his magic, or exercise practices in acting as a family. 

"Nah. Aside from our family outings and Ma helping me with my magic, we kinda agreed not to pry into too much information with one another regarding Familia issues. I mentioned this to her and Lefiya once, and while Ma shares some concerns, she won't say since her and the others will investigate once their Expedition starts." Bell said, waving his arms as he then sat in his seat with his legs crossed and arms placed on his knees.

"Hmm...well that's a respectable and responsible agreement to each of you, you're right in leaving the matter to Loki's Expedition group. Since they're going down further into the dungeon this time, with a party of their size they should clear up the disturbance or find out what has been causing this mess." Eina said as she then turned to Bell with a puzzled look and an eyebrow raised.

"Though...Bell. Did you just call Lady Riveria-"

"Ma. I called her Ma. I mean she's technically mine with our whole...family thing going on with Granny and Grandad approving us in the family. Though it sounds weird to be honest." Bell said, closing his eyes and placing his index and thumb underneath his chin.

"I'm trying to thing what sounds better than that to call her. "Mother" seems way too formal and that would mean I have to call Pops "Father", which makes him feel and sound old." Bell said as he winced and rubbed the back of his head and looked to Eina that brought back her hand.

"Can't you call her something respectable? She's the Princess of Elves and your...mother. She should be called that or at the very least, "Mom" by you. Even if you and Mr. Hedin have a close relationship, you should at least try and call her with something respectable sounding than "Ma"." Eina said, only to wince and whimper as Bell smacked her on the side of the head and rubbed it. Biting her lips and looking at Bell.