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“Save your apologies for someone else, Sakura. They will not help you get better,” the Queen kept a firm grip on the staff she held at her side. It looked just like Elise’s though it healed nonetheless. The mage was starting to lose her patience, but then again, the redhead was a young child who was immediately pushed into war. This was what most likely made her a wreck, or at least what the equestrian presumed was the motive.

Try to keep your optimism. After all, this is only practice. Try to think pleasant thoughts as well, Sakura. There is no need to be sad. With her attempt to help calm the young princess, she focused her sunny gaze down at the child who reminded her of a cherry.

“There you go, Sakura. Just like that.” It seemed that the Priestess was starting to get the hang of things even though she did not exactly have her mind in the right place.

    In response, she merely nodded. Sakura knew that -- her constant apologies ( which at times, even she had become aware of ) didn’t always have much effect. Despite that, she only expressed herself in honesty ( so her apologies were always from the heart....even if she felt that she probably shouldn’t ). The priestess made an attempt to stand up straighter and lightened her grip on the staff slightly.

    Since the other eased up a bit, Sakura was less tense. However -- knowing very well that she was but listening to an enemy’s orders right now, she longed for the guidance of her siblings. This was the best possible thing for her to do right now, though, and perhaps....she could learn a thing or two.

    Attempting once more at waving her staff, Sakura knew she was a bit shaky but hoped Shenmei wouldn’t notice ( or acknowledge, at least ) that. She found that she did well, or at least that what she thought. Sakura turned towards Shenmei. 

“Really it’s fine. After all it was an accident so there’s no harm done. And it is partially my fault too.”

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“I’m sorry,” She reached out to help the girl she had bumped into stand up. “are you alright?”

“Sakura, I told you stand up straighter and be more elegant when you swing your staff. Simply waving it around will break it and never allow you to heal another properly. I would have thought Mikoto taught you better or even those retainers of yours,“ a jagged sigh left the prison of her lips in defeat. Why would they bother capturing Sakura if she seemed to show no promise? All she had to offer was being timid it seemed. This training for healing may take longer than she hoped.

    “ Ahh! I-I’m sorry! “ She cried out in response. Sakura gripped tightly onto her staff, looking at the ground, thinking. The priestess doesn’t know why she apologized, for one. Perhaps it just came out in the moment since there was panic. The other was clearly upset and in return also upset the younger.

Hearing her daughter call for her whilst walking away from a piece of work she was doing she smiled warmly and greeted the child back “Sakura.”

Hearing her question her smile dipped a bit as she went into thought. How long would they used to go out for and how much time she had before her next piece of work. Her smile came back when she had her answer “I can’t spend all the time in the world with you but I can spare a little to go flower picking with you Sakura.”

    Her mother seemed to have to think about it a bit, causing Sakura to feel a bit bad. So, she was indeed busy. The girl felt a small frown creeping onto her face -- although tried her hardest to hide it. It wasn’t necessary to put anymore weight on Mikoto’s shoulders after all. However, her mother said that she could spare some time, causing Sakura to smile brightly.

      “O-Oh, that’s quite alright… Princess Sakura, right? In your honorifics… would that be Sakura-hime? Ha, Hoshido’s culture is quite interesting.” Lazward stammered, a bit caught off guard by Sakura’s appearance. The two kingdoms were now working together now, and it was very surprising how Master Kamui was able to get everyone to cooperate. Honestly, he had no qualms about working with the rival kingdom– that meant more lovely ladies being his allies. Feeling like he had an obligation to reassure her, he flashed a wide smile at her.

      “I wouldn’t mind if it happened again– if it means running into a cutie like you.” Hopefully her siblings weren’t around to hear him say that.

    The other didn’t seem angry -- and was a surprisingly welcoming presence, causing Sakura to smile for a brief period of time. It took a moment for Lazward’s next phrase to process; the girl’s expression changing immensely once more. 

    “ A-ah! I’m so s-sorry for nearly bumping into you, “ Sakura quickly apologized after coming to the realization she was close to running into somebody whilst turning a corner. To be honest, she wasn’t used to having so many people around...! Things weren’t the same as when it was when she was only around Hoshido. Truthfully, however, the Nohrians weren’t that bad of company. But the girl was still overwhelmed. 

    “ Y-You’re hair....it’s so pretty, “ Sakura’s thoughts mused aloud. She had a weak side for pink, purple, and light colors in general. However, she quickly retracted after her own statement. The girl didn’t always like drawing much attention to herself.