[Log-in story] The Bells of Love Chime for Fiore ③
Appearing characters: Arthur, Lennox
Arthur: …
Arthur: (...Ah, I must’ve fallen asleep at some point.)
Arthur: (I haven’t had a free day in a while, so the exhaustion must’ve caught up to me.)
Arthur: (It feels so nice sitting under this tree with the wind blowing…. Perhaps I should stay here a little longer…)
Lennox: …
Arthur: (Oh, but it seems like it’s starting to drizzle… I can hear the raindrops falling… Maybe it’s time to go inside…)
Arthur: (...Hm? The rain isn’t hitting me?)
Lennox: …
Arthur: Ah! Lennox!
Lennox: My apologies. I didn’t mean to surprise you, Prince Arthur.
Lennox: However, you seemed so peaceful, I didn’t want to interrupt your rest.
Arthur: Oh no, it’s fine. Thank you for shielding me from the rain.
Lennox: It’s no problem. We can’t have you catching a cold.
Arthur: By the way, Lennox, what are you doing with that shovel?
Lennox: I’m planting flowers. I found a couple of fragile-looking blooms this morning and thought I’d try to nurture them.
Arthur: But you’re doing this now while it’s raining?
Lennox: This is nothing compared to the storms we get in the South. A bit of waterproof magic gets the job done.
Arthur: Southerners certainly are resilient people.
Arthur: Is there anything I can help you with?
Lennox: I… appreciate the sentiment, but I can’t ask a prince to get his hands dirty.
Arthur: Why not? Might I remind you I was raised in the North?
Arthur: Besides, I have the day off, and even a prince likes to get down in the dirt sometimes.
Lennox: …Alright then, I’ll take you up on the offer.
Lennox: I even brought a smaller shovel you can use to dig.
Arthur: Just leave it to me.
Lennox: …
Arthur: …
Lennox: …
Arthur: …Ahaha.
Lennox: What is it?
Arthur: Sorry, it’s just, don’t you think this is a little funny?
Lennox: What is?
Arthur: I’m always at the castle poring over laws and policies, and other official paperwork.
Arthur: And of course, I’m quite proud of the role I play in guiding the future of this country.
Arthur: However, I don’t have to think about any of that right now. All I have to focus on is the task at hand, the earth beneath me, and the sound of the rain.
Arthur: It’s a nice break from my usual routine, and I have you to thank for that, Lennox.
Lennox: Prince Arthur…
Lennox: I feel the same way…
Lennox: Even though your face is streaked with dirt, you’re smiling. It’s nice to see you so relaxed.
Arthur: Ahaha, there’s dirt on my face?
Lennox: Just a little.
Lennox: But it’s nothing a bit of water and a handkerchief can’t fix.
Arthur: That’s a good point. We have all the time in the world right now.
Arthur & Lennox: …
Arthur & Lennox: (What peaceful silence…)
















