Published at 25th of November 2022 08:19:52 AM

VF 103 Catching Up

[Both Basil and Mint can now speak?]

Were currently at the dining table having our supper when Sasha asks in confirmation about what happened earlier. The twins are no longer staying in Sashas room so she was now able to get back to her previous schedules before giving birth. Still, she makes sure to visit the kids as much as she can but unfortunately, she missed those moments. No wonder she looks disappointed.

[Yeah. Basil said Yuris name while Mint called for me.] (Calis)

[Is that so Im glad theyre growing well but the kids didnt call for mestill] (Sasha)

[Same goes for me, Mother. Ill go to their rooms later and make them say nee-chan for sure.] (Laurel)

It isnt just the twins that are growing. Laurels gotten quite taller recently as well. Shes been frequently visiting the palace lately to take the queens training and the results are starting to be visible as shes becoming more lady-like in each passing day. There were times she looks exhausted but I can certainly see shes having fun about it.

[Oh, Father, I think I saw someone unfamiliar with you when I passed by the training grounds. Was that person a new trainee?] (L)

[That must be Marquis Victors son. Ive given him a couple of pointers before but hell now regularly join the training from now on.] (C)

Back in the original otome games setting Laurel will have a step (adoptive) brother from Marquis Victors house named Mask, but with all the things going around me, in addition to instructing swordsmanship, Id completely forgotten about that plot.

[I see. Theres also a girl thats looking at him quite passionately.] (L)

[Oh, yeah. That was his exclusive maid, if Im not mistaken.] (C)

It was said in the story as well that theres a girl named Mary whos a shotacon thats very into that Mask boy but how do I say this, the shotacon appears to be already in the level of obsession. Im really worried what will happen to that boy but theres a reason why let sleeping dogs lie is a well known idiom. For now, lets just wait and observe the situation.

[Also, Mother, the Queen is asking if we could have some tea with her one of these days but will you be available?] (L)

[Sure, anytime is fine.] (S)

[Are you sure? Your complexion doesnt look quite good recently though.] (C)

[It will be fine, dear. Ive just been under the weather these days.] (S)

[Just to make sure you havent been vomiting and craving recently as well, arent you?] (C)

Sasha, my dear, why are you avoiding my gaze, hm?

[Well, sometimes.] (S)

[I see I guess its time to call for the doctor just to make sure.] (C)

[D-dear, I told you Im okay.] (S)

[Dear, you know, I just want to be certain like if youre actually pregnant.] (C)

You know, the symptoms are just too familiar. After I point that out, Sasha, as if suddenly remembering things more than necessary inside her mind, appears to be shocked and embarrassed.

[D-dear, it might be] (S)

[Considering how much affection and love I have for you, I guess thats to be expected But if thats really the case, then Im thankful, Sasha.] (C)

[Dear *Nods* Hm.] (S)

[Congratulations, Mother.] (L)

[We arent still sure though. But thank you, Laurel.] (S)

Theres also the chance that shes actually sick. If thats the case, then Ill have her get cured no matter what it takes. But somehow, my gut feeling is telling me that these are tell-tale signs that a new family member is coming.

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