4 December
"No matter what we do, the storm is getting worse and worse. We can't stay here any longer, Fukuzawa," Mori said calmly but seriously. The fire, which was providing warmth to the room, flickered brightly. "But we can't leave either. It's as if the way to the outside world has been completely cut off. The king is also nowhere to be found." Mori sighed. "There has to be a way to get everyone out of here. The children, the guests, and the staff." The door creaked open, and the two adults looked toward it. It was Q, Elise, and Aya. "Elise-chan!" Mori's bad mood instantly lifted. Elise was his niece, and he liked children, especially Elise.
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with Kyouka?" Fukuzawa asked. "Kyouka is helping the tiger boy right now!" Aya said loudly. "And we need someone to play with!" shouted Q, running toward the toy box.
"I think a little game will help take our minds off things, what do you think?" Mori said, lifting Elise onto his lap. Everyone agreed, hope and good spirits were just what was needed in a situation like this.
So the five of them played games together, hoping to keep the cold atmosphere from spreading further.
To be continued
