Grant watched Michel leave, noting to request a private cabin back and save himself another awkward trip. He graciously bowed before Vincent, and then took the seat in front of his. "[b][color=darkorchid]You'll have to forgive the Empress, the meeting was too sudden for her to leave so soon.[/color][/b]" Grant spoke, bowing his head slightly. "[b][color=darkorchid]If it pleases His Excellence, I will of course be in her place. Rest assured that our discussion is of the utmost importance.[/color][/b]" He spoke as he always did. Despite not respecting Reia (which was more of a sibling thing than a genuine dislike for his sister--he and Lorenzo simply couldn't take Reia seriously as an Empress) he was not one to show disrespect to those in a higher authority, so to speak. 

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There it was again, her heart beating faster and faster. Maybe she was just over-thinking things. She loved how he awkwardly explained himself, glad that she made him speak first. But as quickly as it came and went, it looked like it was her turn. Now what? What should she say to him? As Emiri pondered his words, she couldn't help but laugh. Yeah, she laughed. It actually wasn't little either, it was more like an accidental thing. "[b][color=f6989d]You realize you're taking your words out of a fairytale, yes?[/color][/b]" She teased lightly, looking up at him. Damn, it felt good to be the one teasing rather then being on the receiving end. Still, she didn't want him to think she wasn't taking him seriously. She decided to say what was on her mind, too. "[b][color=f6989d]I...I don't doubt you. Not at all. It really does feel like forever ago...I really did think you would hand me over to...[/color][/b]" She stopped. What did she want to say? Despite not being nervous, she couldn't get the right words to come out. "[b][color=f6989d]It's not that I...You see...I think I just want to stay with you.[/color][/b]" Aha! That last part made sense, right? "[b][color=f6989d]I'd very much like to stay by your side as I...figure it out. Until I get as brave as you do and come right out with it.[/color][/b]" Yes, that sounded right. But she wanted to say more. But what else?