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Eliezer flinched at the touch and whipped around, only to see that it was Raven. He took a moment to recover from the shock, and then started to process her question. Regret... Was there any point in doing so? It would seem that his decision had caused quite a bit of trouble, but who was to say that things would have been better if he had chosen differently? On the other hand, they might just have been, and he shall never know. Such uncertainly was relatively new to him, and he still struggled with it. Regardless, his choice had brought him to this point, and he was to proceed with what he had planned to do. This included letting Raven know who she really was.

"I do not know enough to regret, my lady. I simply had to make a decision, and I have done so. It was made not only because I desire a resolution with you, but because I want to do right by Lunar. I know who you really are to its people, my lady, and because of this, you should rightfully be addressed as-"

Eliezer cut himself off with a short gasp as he caught sight of a couple of the Nemes Estate's guards crossing a bridge between two towers right across from the balcony. He quickly ushered Raven into the room and shut the door. Realizing that they had to be quiet at such a time, the prince then decided to put the revelation on hold until it was more convenient. He turned to her and spoke again, this time in a whisper.

"You cannot be seen by anybody else on this property. We can speak about this, and our current situation in the morning." He paused for a moment, glancing to the bed in his guest room before he continued. "Take the bed and rest for the night. I hope you trust that I shall not attempt to share it with you while you do."

It was likely inappropriate for the both of them to spend the night in the same room, but he could not risk letting her be seen. He proceeded to curl up on the sofa on the opposite side of the room and shut his eyes, leaving her to prepare for bed.

Back at the palace, Mathazar was at his desk when he heard the window behind him creak open. "What kept you?"

Robynne, who still had her hood and mask on, shut the window and let out a giggle. "Were you worried, my dear prince?"

A smirk formed on the prince's face, but he hid it with a fist. What she was after was obvious, and he knew exactly how to play her. Still facing away from her, he gave her an answer she would like to hear.

"As much for you as for the completion of your task this night, my lady."

The maid sighed with delight and approached Mathazar from behind, first caressing his shoulders and then wrapping her arms around his neck. "The message has been delivered to the noblewoman, and the warden of the village has been alerted. There is currently a high level of suspicion as Lady Omrea has disappeared from the village. It will only be a matter of time before it is made public that she is the notorious Moon Raven. We can only hope that Lady Nemes shall choose to mistrust Prince Eliezer instead of you. After all, the two of you used to be in love, or so I have heard."

Her voice wavered slightly as she neared the end of what she had to say, and this caught Mathazar's attention. "I hear concern in your tone, my lady. Tell me what else is on your mind."

"Well, it is just that... you have known Lady Nemes since childhood. In addition, a noblewoman would be very much favored to rule by your side over a palace servant. I fear that..." Robynne trailed off, not wanting to hear herself say what she was about to, and also not wanting to offend the prince.

Mathazar stood and turned to face her. "You fear that once I succeed in obtaining the right to the throne, I might choose to wed her instead of you. I grew up with Prince Eliezer just as much as Lady Nemes, and you know how I feel about my brother. With this in mind, how much would you then say familiarity means to me?"

"Nothing at all, Your Highness," came the response.

The prince gave her a satisfied nod. "And what would your status be to Dainia if you were to wed a prince who was to rule this kingdom."

"It... would not matter..."

"Exactly, think about what you have done for me. Would you not say that you matter to me so much more than anyone else?" Mathazar convinced her as he stepped closer to her. He slid an arm around her waist as he brushed her hood and mask off, looking her right in the eyes. "Allow me to ease your mind..."

Robynne's heart started to race as the prince leaned in towards her. Was this really happening?

"Y- Your Highness..."

"Calm yourself, my lady. Is this not what you want?"

He pressed his lips against hers, and she shut her eyes, kissing him back. The two stayed that way for a long moment, and when they parted, he held her mask out to her.

"Rest well, my little Robin. We shall see what becomes of your efforts."
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