Right. There we go.

[@Rune_Alchemist][@Eklispe][@Apollosarcher] I took some serious measures due to Pirouette's failure to report back to me. I felt that the princess was too important a character for me to just assume control over... so I did this. My apologies, I do have a plan, so if you'd all just confirm you're pursuing or whatever you're doing so, that'd be great.

[@Pirouette] I have momentarily removed Reina from the equation. If you feel ready to come back, I have a little side-thing that I'd be willing to play with you. Should you be able to get through the entire side-thing with steady posting, then I'll allow you back. Otherwise, the side-thing will not be canon at all and I'll figure out what to do when the time comes.

[@Lmpkio][@Crimson Raven] Meanwhile, you two appear on the outside for now. You can talk out a plan of action, if you feel you should have one, hah.

There you have it. I remind you can click any smaller images to get the big version of it. Now, excuse me, I have five NPC conversations to write, hah.

Oh, and...

He was actually there all along. I didn't suddenly make him appear out of nowhere.

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I didn't entirely intend him to do this, but, eh, hah. Oh, well.