Remember me, sweet bravery

“It is…”

It was difficult to talk with children. They wee all so full of energy, dreams, she was always a bit overwhelmed by their presence, but Moriko was her niece. And she was truly cute.

“It is a very good idea. Do you have something in mind, Moriko?”

‘Heheh! I knew you’d agree!’

Moriko smirked. Almost like she had bested someone at... something. Whether that was the case or not was a mystery, however.

‘As for the song... well, uh...’

She paused for a moment.

“Let me help you.”

He took a stool behind them, and put it next to her. Oh gosh it was always so adorable. He couldn’t love children more than he did. Taking care of them was his favorite thing to do by far. They are all so cute and unique.

“Now, I’ll watch you.”

So she didn’t break anything.

Moriko looked at the stool Zola had placed next to her, then up at him, then back to the stool again.

‘... Thanks.’

Slight traces of annoyance could be heard in her tone.

Grabbing the cup again, she pulled the stool closer by hooking one of her feet around the leg, and then stepped up on it.

From here, she could turn on the tap properly. She promptly let the cup fall - an inconsequential distance - from her hands into the now filling sink.

“Well… I guess in a way… I mean all maids supports those who hire them especially the royal family… But like you said… The main difference is that we serve pretty much everyone and not just one person.”

Felicia nodded before humming.

“Honestly, I don’t know. I’m sure there’s are things that are better organised in Hoshido then Nohr… I mean I think Hoshido is really interesting especially the scenery.”

Moriko folded her arms.

‘I... Ok. I think I get it now.’

She pursed her lips and thought for a few moments, before a smirk cracked her face.

Don’t laugh Zola- don’t! He tried to hide a snort, before joining her. Gosh she was an adorable mini Hinoka. His heat almost melted.

“Alright, let’s play a game. If you can do the dishes all alone, we’ll go in town buy you your favorite cake. No, breaking dishes isn’t allowed.”

He looked at her and showed her the 2 poor plates and the cup that weren’t washed yet. It’d be easy, and if she couldn’t do it, it will be quick to make her learn. Holding plates wasn’t the easier thing while washing them.

'Tch! Just watch me!’

Moriko raised her arms and splayed them out on the counter, before she reached - carefully - for the cup first.

She only then realised that the sink didn’t have any water in it yet. With a huff of frustration, she looked at the cup for a solid few seconds, before placing it to the side opposite from the plates, and reached for the tap.

‘Geh... Eeehh....!’

Zola looked at her amused by her reaction more than anything, trying to hide a laugh. Alright. He had to deal with a rebel, like her mom.

“Can you? Then, can you show me how you do the dishes? I will, of course, help you.”

Did her caretaker even bothered with chores? He hoped so, even royalty should know how to do little stuff around in a house. Who know what can happen if the country fall.

‘Psh! ‘Course I know how to do that! It’s just dunkin’ some cups and dishes and stuff into some water! Look-- I’ll show ya how it’s done!’

‘Heeey! Uncle Ryoma!’

Moriko was already... well, readying her stance as she spoke. She puffed out her chest and her grip on the katana’s hilt tightened.

‘Wait, so... are maids basically retainers, but to like... more people? Or am I missing something here?’

Moriko looks at Felicia - mainly at her clothes - before continuing.

‘Hey... hey, auntie! You know what we should do? We should do like... a... a duet thing! Or... whatever it’d be called, I dunno! I could slay some taiko drums while you sing!’

‘Zooolaaaaaaa...! I don’t care what my mum said - I can take care of myself!’

‘Heeeeey! Sooo, your name was Natsuki, right?’

Moriko - a little brusquely - made her way over to the Kinshi Knight. It was... pretty clear she was mainly focused on his mount. It’s not like she was known for subtlety.

‘Ya know... I don’t think I know this one’s name, now that I think about it. Do you think you could tell me?’

‘So you’re a Dark Mage, huh? Y’know, I’ve always wondered what Nohrian magic is like...’

‘Hey, Robin! Ya got a minute? I wanna ask you something!’

hey........... like for a starter

'Chase your dreams, and remember me, sweet bravery 'Cause after all those wings will take you, up so high So bid the forest floor goodbye as you race the wind and

Take to the sky'