𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋. ( wmmap )

10. fishes and snakes

You've become quite accomplished after two years passed. 

Thanks to the connections you made at Countess Zebrina's ball, the jewelry shop 'Margarita' you started became quite the hit.

The money you received from the store was placed into the construction of your estate, which finished a year and a half after the establishment of your shop. You've become part of the main social circle at every gathering, and you were also a member of the Council.

You were that much accomplished. That great of a person! 

You didn't want to brag or anything, but you were something of a celebrity now. 

"Hello, Miss Snake!" 

All for the Princess Athanasia de Alger Obelia to not care. 

You'd understand if a seven year old like her didn't understand how significant in Obelia you now were, but if you had to be honest, Athanasia seemed to simply like calling you 'Miss Snake' for the fun of it.

"Hello, Princess. And I've told you, if the Princess does not wish to call me by my title, I would be much happier if you called me by my name," you sighed.

Inside the past two years you've spent constantly bumping into the little girl, every interaction with her included you trying to get her to call you by your name and failing to do so. 

Maybe she likes annoying people. Maybe she gets that from her dad.

You wanted to blame Claude for every single inconvenience in your life.

Dealing with Athanasia was nothing like dealing with Jennette. Being with your niece was relaxing. Her presence pulls you towards her, and you adore that. 

When it comes to Athanasia... It's completely different. 

"Hehe," the blonde girl only smiled at you. She had her short arms wrapped around Felix's arms as the red haired knight carried her.

When you heard stifled laughter coming from the man, you didn't waste a second to send him a glare immediately. When Claude found out that his daughter called you a snake, he didn't reprimand her ( and you didn't expect him to anyway ).