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The prince remained standing as the hug tackle happened, returning the hug only briefly as he was soon released the giggling girl.  Of course, he needed to tell Lyssa about his plans to take care of this problem.

[color=gray]"Of course your company is appreciated, and I am glad to see you are here."[/color]  The prince delivered a brief bow before continuing.  [color=gray]"In regards to plans though, I cannot say.  The day is running late so later this week I will seek permission to acquire access to the restricted section.  If the head librarian is here, I will make that request for her.  If she is not, then I will talk to the headmistress.  Then I will research to see what source of action is advised, and a more concrete plan will be constructed."[/color]

Swen had wisened up to the idea of breaking into the library, especially after the fiasco it was the previous time.  [color=gray]"So for now, do not worry.  I will take care of the research myself.  On another topic, how are you enjoying the puppy?"[/color]  It was simply too tempting to tease Eith at this moment as she was obviously being dragged around by Lyssa for a reason he could not fathom.

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The kitten's ears dropped slightly as her mistress spoke of her claims with obvious disbelief, but she understood.  [color=darkslateblue]"Of course others have been successful mistress, but there is more luck than I am comfortable with involved with each of those victories."[/color]

Her ears dropped a little further as she thought for a moment.  [color=darkslateblue]"It was more like I dodged a few times until she grabbed me and threatened to toss me in the lake.  Lady Sorcha left the impression that she was hardly trying."[/color]  For a few seconds the neko ran her finger around the edge of her glass as she was remembering her defeat, tail going back and forth near the floor lethargically.

Of course, she would never try to stop her mistress from speaking to Lady Sorcha.  Although the dragon had a sense of wisdom and aged experience about her, Maoin felt that the girl in front of her was her owner and that was truly where her loyalty lied.  But her comment raised another question ...  

[color=darkslateblue]"Mistress, I ... apologize for my curiosity ... but would you tell me what you've been off to these past few weekends?  I'm starting to become concerned."[/color]  It was rather obvious the kitten wouldn't press the matter as she seemed nervous about asking, but her curiosity and concern were beating out her sense of submissiveness.

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The phoenix looked at the headmistress as she sat on the couch, obviously letting out a breath of relief as things did not go nearly as badly as she imagined.  Livia seemed extremely forgiving and kind ... Fia was starting to wonder if perhaps her fears were simply wisps of her imagination?  Her previous master had been extremely vicious and violent, but despite how frustrating the lack of answers from the woman could be the crimson haired girls had few complaints about how she was treated.

And of course, Fia was hungry.  But she also didn't want to go against what the headmistress wanted to do ... and she was starting to realize that was whether or not she was in danger.  She'd been left without food for days in the tower, and had suffered far less sleep when her former master had decided it was so.  She could handle this, especially if her presence had been causing any sort of inconvinence for the older woman.  [color=salmon]"... I'm alright ... bath ... sounds nice ..."[/color]

Of course, the inflection in her voice made what she was thinking rather obvious, along with the fact her stomach conveniently rumbled as she resisted the urge to bury her face into something.