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[princessia]

"Umm... h-hello! This is Elize Lutus. I'm sorry I can't get to you right now. Please leave a message."

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[serves]

[He smiles.]

My sister used to have tea parties when we were younger. [After she got fed up playing the Apostate. She'd huff and puff and guilt trip him into playing along with her games. It was only fair.]

[princessia]

[ She rests her chin on her hands, interested. ]

What were her tea parties like?

[serves]

Very long.

[And not very fancy. They didn't have much, so teacups were often old cookware that had cracks and holes. Not that Rosalie minded.]

But we had a good time. I liked spending time with my little sister.

[princessia]

[ She's reminded of having small tea parties with Teepo, but most of it was pretend. No actual liquid in the tea cups.

She fiddles idly with one of the pens that were left on the desk. ]

We'll have a long tea party too. You can invite your friends.

[serves]

They'll be honored. [AND HE'S GOING TO MAKE SURE THEY COME, TOO. Cassandra.]

Jove will be thrilled, especially. She's had nothing but good things to say about you.

[princessia]

[ HE'S THE BEST. She still hasn't met Cassandra and is looking forward to meeting her sometime! ]

What did Jove say about me? [ Well, she's starting to blush now. ]

[serves]

[He might have missed some of it, being sick as a dog, buuuuuut...]

That you're a very sweet, brave, and mature girl for your age. And very cute.

[She seemed pleased that he was spending time with her.]

[princessia]

O-oh. Uh...

[ Oh no, that makes the color of her blush deepen. She places her hands on her lap, lowering her head and fidgeting a little in her seat. ]

She's so nice...

[serves]

[Cullen smiles.]

You asked. And it's all true, Elize.

[princessia]

I... um...

[ Stammering some more! She doesn't really know what else to say. She eventually looks back up with a smile. ]

I do my best!

[serves]

You do. I'm proud of you.

[princessia]

You're the one that reminded me that I have to be strong.

[serves]

I think you would have figured it out on your own. [He can't take all the credit.]

[princessia]

I-... maybe.

[ She's not sure if she agrees, knowing that she's very dependent on her doll.

Reaching down into her desk drawer, she begins digging through some papers. ]

We should play a game now that you're not busy! Or... make something? I found a bunch of writing materials in my desk.

[serves]

Which do you prefer? I'm yours to command. [He smiles at her.] Since I was the one to cancel our plans.

[princessia]

I command you to...

[ Trailing off, she pulls out a small stack of blank paper and slips it on top of her desk. Give her a moment, she's thinking. ]

Oh, I know! Help me make a thank you gift for Jove.

[serves]

[Augh, his heart. Cullen scoots his chair closer.]

A drawing?

[princessia]

[ She takes a slip of paper from the stack, placing it between them on the desk. ]

Yes! We can write a message too... maybe something like, "thank you for spending time with me."

[serves]

She'll be touched. [He can't help it, he has to give her a little pat on the head. Such a sweet and thoughtful girl.] I owe her thanks as well.

[princessia]

[ She lets out a small giggle as he pats her on the head, feeling even more proud of herself. She knows Jove is strong and kind. And a leader in his world. There must be a lot to thank her for... ]

Do you have any more ideas for the thank you message then?

[serves]

[He tries to think of what would please Jove the most.]

You should draw the three of us, if you're up to the challenge.

[princessia]

I... could try?

[ She'd never drawn anyone else before, having mostly done childish doodles of herself, Teepo, animals, and flowers... ]

You have to draw something too, Cullen. [ He did say he's hers to command. ] Remember I'm the commander today!

[serves]

That you are. What should I draw, Commander Elize? [He can't even ask that with a straight face.]

[princessia]

[ Being called Commander Elize brings a wide grin to her face. She likes the sound of that.

She tilts her head at the blank paper, pondering their composition and quickly recalls Cullen mentioning flowers earlier. ]

You should decorate the border with flowers and plants.

[serves]

[Cullen doesn't have an artistic bone in his body.]

They... won't be pretty.