When they had all sat down, Jaakuna was probably the only one who was nervous. Ixion was on better terms with his grandfather than his cousin, so he wasn’t as nervous. He would shoot Jaakuna a look, and he could see how bothered he was. Not like that was unheard of. Ixion remembers clearly how bad the last conversation with Jaakuna and Hamut had gone and if anyone saw that, it would be safe to say that anybody, at the time, would never thought they would seek each other out ever again.

As Nadeline would properly introduce herself, Hamut spoke. [b]“Save it, Rozarrian.”[/b] He barked, sending chills down everybody’s spine. [b]“I did not come here to become friendly with the likes of you. I only came cause my grandson requested it to be.”[/b] He said drinking his tea that he had ordered. There were also four other cups of the same brand.

Wesley wanted to punch this man, but he didn’t. He just calmly and politely introduced himself as well. [b]“Sir, I do believe it was rude of me not to introduce myself. I am Wesley Alexander of Dalmasca, crown prince of Dalamasca.”[/b] WEsley said.

[b]“You save it as well. I have no interest of knowing your names, but it is a pleasure, I guess.”[/b] Hamut said very disinterested in what Wesley had to say. 

As Hamut would turn his gaze to his grandchildren, he couldn’t help but wonder what he was called to Rabanastre for. [b]“So, Jackson, do tell me why you have requested me here. I wish not to waste my time.” [/b]Hamut said coldly.

[b]“Yes grandfather.“ Jaakuna sighed and he would speak. [b]“My girlfriend — Emiri — was taken by Vincent. He kidnapped her and I wasn’t able to do anything before it was too late.” [/b]Jaakuna was in that pity place again.

Hamut eyed Jaakuna. [b]“Jackson, calm yourself. You mustn’t be worried here, but you yet to tell me what [I]I[/I] can do to assist you.”[/b] He said.

[b]“I need — I mean [I]we[/I] need — your help to get into Archades.”[/b] Jaakuna said.

Hamut put down his cup of tea onto the plate. [b]“You know as well as I do that you going to Archadia would mean your arrest. So, why would you want to go to that very place for just a girl?”[/b] He asked, raising his eyebrow to Jaakuna.

Jaakuna would look to Hamut. [b]‘She is more than just a girl, Grandfather! SHE IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!” [/b]Jaakuna yelled standing up, aggressively placing his hands on the table, and the sounds of the cups of tea rippling through the glass plates.

Hamut sat there smiling and pleased. [b]“Sit down, Jackson. Do you want us to be the center of attention.”[/b] As he said that, Jaakuna sat. [b]“I am very well aware of how much she means to you or else you would not have requested to see me. “[/b] He said chuckling a bit. [b]“I met this girl, Emilia or is it Emiri?”[/b] He said sipping his tea.[b]” It matters not, but I know she deeply cares for you too, more than she is willing to admit. “[/b]He said setting his cup down. [b]“I will help you only on the promise that you will marry this girl. And that you two will rule Archadia together?” [/b]He said, giving a simple request in the process, [b]“I am tired of these arrogant rulers like your father and your brother ruining my homeland and burning it to the ground. I actually told your love this as well.”[/b] Hamut would say.

At this point, Wesley, Jaakuna, and Ixion all had shocked looks upon their faces. They couldn’t believe that Hamut would actually help them. Jaakuna was more shocked than any. He didn’t know what to be more shocked at, that Hamut saw Emiri and he told her all of these things or that he told her all of these things including the fact about marriage.

Hamut looked to Jaakuna. [b]“So, do we have a deal, Jackson?”[/b]

Jaakuna didn’t know what to do right now, but he had to just say it. [b]“Yes, we do.”[/b] There he said it! Oh the gods, he said it. [I]What did I just do?[/I]

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Vincent wasn’t shocked that Emiri didn’t believe him. Under these kinds of circumstances, for her to not believe him was justified, but Vincent would reassure her that she would be free if she would just heal one person for him. [b]“I completely understand your reserves about this. If I were you, I would react and say the same thing. However,”[/b] He said pausing, [b]“I assure you, as the Emperor of Archadia and Jackson’s brother, do this one favor for me, and you will be free to go as you please.” [/b]He said smiling, [b]“given that you could do it, of course.”[/b] He threw her a smirk.