"I could hardly check you without touching you, could I?" Whizzle asked flatly. She paused for a bit before cooing, "Although I am willing to do what you're thinking if you want me to."

It was too bad that Meira didn't have the chance to reply to that comment as her attention was turned to a giggle coming from another person. Looks like the security to this room seemed over-rated, strange considering how impressive looking the array was. Whizzle tilted her head to see the new pinkette, considering what was said, it meant she was probably the reason Meira woke up quickly, which meant she was either nearby the whole time or was in contact with Meira (or her head) for awhile. The latter was a rather impressive feat as Meira tend to be paranoid about her mental defense and considering her reaction....

Whizzle glanced at Meira, who stumbled into a bookshelf and stuttered in both disbelief and confusion, it was obvious that she wasn't expecting this new person at all. She should ask this person how she did that if she had the chance. However, it was something for later, now, it's time to calm Meira down and get explanation.

"Ahhhh, I seeeeee~," Whizzle exclaimed in fake understanding. "You must have hit your head on the ground harder than I thought, it's the only explanation that you woke up sooner and now seeing things that aren't there."

Or maybe not. Hopefully this new person would cooperate, unlike a certain grandfather earlier. At the very least, she hoped that no spoilsport came and interrupt again.

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The queen's laugh helped little to ease Alice, who looked down at the floor while her entire head turned crimson. Her eyes spun as blood rushed to her head. The laugh seemed to went on and on for eternity to Alice and it continued to echo in her head even after the queen stopped. While Alice could hear the good nature behind it, it surely didn't help at all.

Finally, the queen spoke again, "Don't be silly, Alice. You are more than welcomed to stay in the castle as one of my guests. I will leave it toward your discretion if you want to accept my offer or not. Don't hesitate to give me an answer and don't be afraid to refuse my request if you feel obligated, okay?" Her tone this time was more casual than earlier, although Alice didn't even consider the meaning behind the change to the lighter tone.

"As...as you wish, Your Highness...." Alice said, still looking down to the floor.