Re:Lyra-Starting Life in Another World (Re:Reader-Lyra Edition)

Chapter 34: A Tourist In A Dream

A/N: So this will be the first time that both myself and _kaip0 sort of "depart" from the standard lore and mechanics of the way magic and the WoE work in Re:Zero. Taking a bit of creative license here, it's small, and potentially possible in a way. I hope you all enjoy the way the story will sort of "hop the rails" briefly here, but I promise, it won't be a departure from the series as you are familiar with.

Chapter 34: A Tourist In A Dream.

After Rem had departed for the remainder of her day off, Lyra had gone about reporting to Ram and assisting Subaru in the tasks and chores throughout the mansion until it was time for dinner. With Rem on break, many of the tasks took far longer than they normally took, which due to a backup, dinner was had individually in each of the residents rooms, as there was no time left to set the table. After having some of Ram's steamed tatoes, Lyra  finally retired for the evening.

The next day was no easier for Lyra. Throughout the day, Lyra struggled with her mind constantly worrying over Rem's reaction. What made things worse was that by lunch she STILL hadn't seen Rem once!

I know we all didn't have breakfast or lunch again in the meal hall from being so far behind on our tasks, but I figured I would have at LEAST  seen Rem ONCE during her OTHER day off toda! At our current rate though, dinner should happen normally tonight at least…

But it wasn't. In fact, it was held earlier than normal. This was mostly due to Roswaal having to depart right after for a business meeting, which Ram would attend as well. Subaru had convinced Emilia to go with him to see a traveling bard that would be holding an evening show in Arlem. Least to say, the only two who didn't have plans that evening were Rem and Lyra. Of course Beatrice didn't either, but outside meals, unless Subaru went and got her, she was never outside the Forbidden Library anyway. With the early-afternoon dinner starting, taking her seat at the table, Lyra found there were two residents of the mansion not currently at the table.

Neither Beatrice nor Rem were in their usual seats.

After Lyra was asked about her gate and if she still hadn't noticed anything by Emilia, Ram returned from the kitchen, holding a silver platter with several plates. Placing the plates about, all that was present on them were—

Subaru: Steamed tatoes? Again?!

Ram: Do you have a problem with Ram's signature dish?

Lyra looked happy once she heard about the steamed taters.

Lyra: Ooh, steamed tatoes? Yay! Thanks!

Subaru: Ahaha…you seem enthusiastic…

Ram: Ha!

Subaru was silent for a moment before he had remembered. Rem did all the cooking, and probably for a good reason.bBeing the last to be served, Ram handed Lyra het plate. However, much like the last meal they all had enjoyed together, her plate held something different than everyone else. Next to her steamed tatoes was a small sauce cup. Inside the cup was a familiar off-white cream.nLooking up to Ram, Lyra asked her question.

Lyra: Is this…mayonnaise?

Nodding, Ram held the now-empty platter in front of herself, folded up against her apron.

Ram: Correct. While Rem is still enjoying her day off, she insisted on making this for you. Please do not waste her kindness.

Ram turned to walk to her own seat. Subaru immediately spoke up.

Subaru: Hey! That's no fair! Why does only LYRA  get the mayo!? I’M  he mayo fanatic here! Give ME some!

Taking one of the steamed tatoes on his hand, Subaru sat forward and reached across Emilia's plate, desperate to have some of Lyra's mayo.