When Lorenzo mentioned the idea of a beach party, Wesley looked at him with the most stern of expressions, then he looked to Grant, who would then tell his brother that he couldn’t be serious. Though Wesley liked the idea of relaxing on a beach, was it really the most appropriate of times? Given the news of Empress Reia possibly sending assassins to kill Grant and Nadeline, was it really wise to do so? [b]“Um, Prince Lorenzo, do you think it would be wise to do so? Given the news of Empress Reia’s…drastic measures, I think it wouldn’t be smart to have a beach party.” [/b]Wesley said being on the same boat as Grant.

Savayna looked to Grant and Wesley. [b]“Oh, where’s your sense of fun, you two? A beach party sounds FANTASTIC! Besides, I’ve been really wanting to try out my bikini!”[/b] Savayna, for the first time in a long while, was actually looking forward to this. [b]“Though, I don’t really know how the waters of Rozarria compare that of the Phon Coast.” [/b]She said, slightly giggling.

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When Jaakuna sat down and started talking about the garden, Emiri would lay her head on his shoulder. She would go on to state that her and Nadeline were the ones that planted the lilies and that they did it to help the patients through their sick times. Jaakuna smiled at that. He would then laugh slightly as Emiri would go on to state that they planted so many that there wasn’t enough room for any other assortment of flowers. She would say that Grant apologized numerous times and donated a fountain and that Lorenzo donated the statue. 

[b]“Even though on accident, the combined efforts really did make this garden really peaceful to look at” [/b] Jaakuna commented.

As she would grab his hand, Emiri began to tell Jaakuna just about everything she was feeling. She told him that she should have never come back to Rozarria or to Stigma. She should have done something or even ask for help. She would say that she should have been a better daughter or something. Jaakuna would just let her finish; he knew this was all built up from years of running. She would continue by saying that on her wedding day, she left without saying a word, not to Grant, not to her parents — not to anyone. Jaakuna couldn’t help but feel that was almost a similar situation that he was in. Of course not exactly the same, but some of the core aspects are the same. Emiri would then go on to say that while on the Ark, Grant told her that he missed her and how her father, much like Grant, wasn’t all that angry with her at all. Jaakuna just listened to her finish. The last bits she would say was that she should have confronted her mother back in her father’s hospital room, but she didn’t. 

When she was finally done, Jaakuna would speak. [b]“I don’t believe you.” [/b]Jaakuna said, [b]“If you indeed haven’t changed, then you would have never came here. Despite hearing about your father’s condition, if you truly were the girl that you say you are, then you wouldn’t have come back here.”[/b] Jaakuna stated as he looked to her. [b]“The fact that you did come back to Stigma is absolute proof that you’ve changed so much. Whether you’re willing to believe or admit matters not to me. I know it in my heart that you’ve grown so much since I first met you.”[/b] Jaakuna said.

Jaakuna turned his gaze to the sky. He smiled slightly and turned his gaze to Emiri once more. [b]“You know, your father didn’t think you would come to visit him. He told me himself that you would for sure curse him out for not being there for you when you were growing up. “[/b]Jaakuna said. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the necklace that Andre asked him to give to him. [b]“He asked me to give this necklace to you. He said it still has a bit of courage left in it.” [/b]Jaakuna said as he held the necklace in both hands by the top of the chain, and it dangled in the air.