The Sparrow Floats East Because It Can (Random Book #5)

Don't Ever Tell Arvis - Too Late

Christmas fic for DWN024ShadowMan . Reinkas with a side of Arithony and some Berkut x Rinea (Arithony and Berkut x Rinea are mentioned because I am terrible with side pairings apparently)

This is the Belle Venezia story that I said I was going to adapt some time ago but I never did. I don't remember who I was going to use buuuuuuuutttttttttttttttt Lukas has to suffer a bit because I haven't used any Echoes characters yet in the fairy tales. I think this story would apply more to a whole list of other characters but I want to use Lukas for this.

Actually now that I think about it I haven't really used many of the games. It's mostly Awakening, Fates, and the Tellius series. Sure, I have used characters from various games but that was like one or two characters. Going to have to rectify that now.

Italics are Lukas's thoughts

Original Fairy Tale Name: Bella Venezia

Original Writer/Collector: Italo Calvino

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Lukas could only watch when a new visitor - a single female, no less - entered the inn that was run by his father Arvis. He waited for a few seconds to see if she was alone, and he sighed when he saw that she was. Oh great, not this again, was the only thing Lukas can think as the woman approached the counter.

In a flash, Lukas's father appeared beside him, running a hand through his hair before eyeing the woman, who blushed upon seeing him. Arvis gave one of his award winning smiles™ (that made Lukas want to puke out his guts) before gesturing to himself.

"I, my dear lady, am Arvis Granvale, the owner of this fine estate. What is your name, milady?"

The woman smiled as Lukas tried not to gag. "My name is Lepus. Do... You happen to have any rooms available for the night?"

"Why of course we do, Lady Lepus. We have plenty of room here. But before I show you to your room, I have a question to ask of you."

Don't don't don't don't was the mantra going on in Lukas's mind as he watched the scene unfold. He was afraid of the route this would go, and he was praying to Mila that she would answer his call. Don't ask her the Ques-

"Am I the most fabulous man that you have seen?"

DAMMIT!

Lepus blushed and averted her eyes to the ground for a while. She looked back at Arvis and smiled at him. "Y-Yes."

Arvis smiled at her. "Why thank you, Lady Lepus. You only have to pay half the price for your stay."

Lukas could only watch as Arvis lead Lepus to her room. He made a note of this, realizing that Arvis had done this to the 10th guest this month, and the 69th guest this year. How they were not bankrupt at this point was beyond Lukas.

"What's your gambit, Lukas?"

Lukas jumped and turned to face his father. "A-ah, I was about to.... Clean the mirror over there."

Arvis nodded in approval as Lukas grabbed a rag and moved to the mirror on the opposite side of the room. As he wiped down the mirror, he heard the door open and turned to see who the newcomer was.