It was as if Zodiark had a needle constantly poking at all the soft spots Grant had. The prince eyed Zodiark wearily, though it seemed recent events had shattered him to much he couldn't so much as muster a denial. No, it was written all over his face. Whether it was intentional or not, Zodiark's words also reminded him of something Emiri had pointed out as well: that he didn't love her, he just loved the idea of her. She was right then, and Zodiark was right now. Savayna was a rather painful reminder of such, anyway.

Lorenzo moved over--carefully--to Grant, jabbing his brother with his elbow. "[color=darkorange]Whatever thought is crossing your head right now, you better drop it,[/color]" He told him. [color=darkorange]This guy's just trying to get under your skin.[/color]"

[color=darkorchid][i]And it's working.[/i][/color] The thought crossed Grant's mind before he even knew it. Nadeline moved closer to Grant as well, taking his hand in hers, though she kept her attention on Zodiark, almost as if she was trying to shield him. "[color=coral]You haven't answered his question,[/color]" Nadeline chose to spoke in Grant's place. "[color=coral]What are you doing here? And why take Jaakuna away from us? Is he that much of a threat you chose to eliminate him now rather than later?[/color]"

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Emiri woke with a start, immediately sitting up. Something was off, her whole body felt so strange and foreign for some reason. She didn't realize she was gasping for breath until a moment later, though she managed to calm herself. Chaos? She could feel his presence, but no, there was something else, wasn't there? What was this feeling? Dread? Regret? It was as if every inch of her body was on fire, but it wasn't painful. She felt like she had awakened something deep within, but what was it?

A knock on her door earned a gasp of surprise, and as it opened, Keiran eyed her curiously. "[color=gray]You look like you've seen a ghost,[/color]" He commented quietly, strolling over to her bed. "[color=gray]Though you look much better than before.[/color]"

Taking in a deep breath, she managed to calm her nerves, though she gave Keiran an annoyed look. He chuckled, deciding to sit on the edge of the bed facing an [url=http://www.furnitureimpian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lemari-Pakaian-2-Pintu-Award-Terbaru.jpg]elaborate decorative wardrobe[/url]. Had that always been there? As if on cue, she looked down at herself, and let out a groan, displeased that Keiran had [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/18/53/02/18530223ee32dd6ab6a6cb110be9be57--long-dress-sexy-black-slit-prom-dress.jpg]changed her dress[/url] into one much more form fitting. She didn't like how high the slits seemed to go up her thighs, and she threw Keiran another annoyed look. "[color=palevioletred]Please don't change me when I'm asleep. That's creepy,[/color]" She couldn't help but snap at him. "[color=palevioletred]You also have terrible taste...why choose something that shows off so much?[/color]"

"[color=gray]Well, it's for a special occasion![/color]" Keiran replied cheerfully, his head nodding towards the wardrobe. "[color=gray]Go on. There's a surprise in there for you,[/color]" He urged her.

"[color=palevioletred]Why would I do that?[/color]" She asked him as she would stand, hands on her hips. "[color=palevioletred]I don't know what you're planning. [i]You[/i] open it.[/color]"

She noticed one of his eyes flash red as she said that, and he would stand, strolling over to her. He wrapped one hand around her waist, pulling her closer to him. "[color=gray]It's a present just for you. It's something I know you've wanted for a long time, whether you'd want to admit it or not. I admit, it's not quite here yet, but I'm sure it'll...surprise you,[/color]" He said gently. "[color=gray]Though...I warned you, didn't I? You're acting up again...and I promised that you'd be punished, didn't I?[/color]"

[color=pink][i]Whatever you do, don't open it![/i][/color] She could hear her inner self shout at her. Emiri tried to back away from him, but he kept her close, practically dragging her to the wardrobe. "[color=palevioletred]You're making me nervous...[/color]" She admitted as he would take her hand, placing it on the handle. [color=pink][i]Please, listen to me![/i][/color]

"[color=gray]Three...two...one...and...![/color]"

Keiran would have her yank the door open, and as she did, something fell out. She let out a scream of terror, clearly not having expected anything, and she immediately hid behind Keiran. She heard him laughing as she shut her eyes, half expecting to get attacked, but she swore she heard another voice. She dared herself to see what fell, and as she did, a familiar shade of blonde hair and emerald eyes met her view.

Her heart dropped as she saw Jaakuna on the floor.