Two weeks after discovering the embryo, Lucy was exhausted . It was so weak that she had to feed it every 4 hours or its life would flicker again . My Light energy is growing . Lucy sighs . d.a.m.n it . Emptying her reserves always made them grow . I don't want so much power . It's too demanding! Sitting on the ground, leaning against her Mommy's legs, Lucy sketches portraits . "Little thing . I have a surprise for you" Papa says as he enters Revival b.u.t.terfly Courtyard . Mom hurriedly stands, forcing Lucy to sit up .

"What, Papa?" Lucy asks . "It's a surprise" Papa answers walking over . He picks up her scattered sketches . "My babe is more talented than some of those court artists," Papa says idly . "I see this is your Imperial Aunt . Did you draw a picture of me, little thing?" Papa asks . Lucy shakes her head, sighing as his mood dips sharply . Seriously! Why so needy? Lucy closes her sketchbook . "I don't want to mess Papa up" Lucy flatters, standing . Her stomach rumbles, her head spinning . Lucy covers her tummy, giving him a pathetic look . "Hungry" Lucy pleads . Papa pats her hair . "One cake . " He answers . Lucy scowls, turning away from him .

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Children shouldn't be on diets . I'm a growing girl I need foooood! So hungry . Lucy crosses her arms "Little thing, don't give me that look . You are allowed an entire cake, and three plates of dessert a day . You don't need more than that" Papa says sternly . Lucy droops . But I'm starving, and I need chocolate! Only three meals and such meager snacks a day is not enough . Do you know how much energy I burn just breathing! I don't either, but it's a lot!

"Come see your surprise, Little thing" Papa coaxes . Lucy hugs Mommy's waist . "No!" Lucy says while feeding the fetus more energy . "Want Mommy!" Lucy says . Who knows how long you'll keep me . What if my little brother or sister disappears while I'm gone? Not going! "I have chocolate chip cookies, and milk" Papa tempts . Lucy shakes her head, tightening her grip on her Mom . "Carlos just restocked my box of charcoal pencils . I have lots of extra paper" Papa tries . Lucy turns her face away . "I'll summon Rosemary to play with you," Papa says, triumphantly .

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Lucy hesitates than shakes her head . "No . Want Mommy" Lucy says . Papa stares, a stunned look on his face . {She won't come for even cookies, drawing, or Rosemary . Does she hate me?} Lucy wants to bang her head on the wall . Why are you so insecure, Papa . Toddlers go through clingy phases all the time, d.a.m.n it . Don't be so sad . Lucy looks at him . "Papa you can stay here, and scribble on your paper while I draw by Mommy" Lucy offers . I don't hate you, you idiot .

A breeze stirs the willow, "I suppose I can do some work here . I'll bring your surprise as well" Papa says, then leaves . Lucy relaxes . Good . He didn't drag me off . Lucy goes back to her sketching . My husband better not be as needy as Papa, or I'll murder him . Lucy pauses . Oh, yeah . I'm betrothed to what's his name . Ning something . I wonder if I can shape him to my preference . Thinking of how his family didn't show for any of her Name day celebrations Lucy frowns . Probably not, since Ning Family is so hostile .  Lucy shrugs . Whatever, I will wait and see . I can figure something out if I really hate him .

Papa comes come in less than 20 minutes, a middle-aged man by his side . Lucy jumps up, and curtseys . "This daughter greets Royal Father," Lucy says . Papa laughs . "Little thing this is Master Gavin . He will be your tutor" Papa says . Lucy blinks . Tutor? She stares for a moment, do I curtsy? Or just incline my head? Is a polite greeting enough?

Finally, Lucy does a slight dip, inclining her head . "Third Imperial Miss Jing greets Master Gavin," Lucy says . He nods approvingly "Not bad," Master Gavin says . "Let's start with the Zilic alphabet . Commander Jing a.s.sures me you've started learning it . So we shall review . " Master Gavin says . Lucy nods . "Yes, Master Gavin . " She looks at Selena . "Clear the gazebo table for us to use" Lucy suppresses the please on her tongue . Not allowed to thank Selena or the other servants . Weird, stupid etiquette!