“Poor Bayto,” Alice sighs. She knows what it feels like homesick. Sometimes she still does it. There are days when she does almost everything to return to her mother’s house ... Therefore, when she noticed that the poor man was bored, she asked Bayard if he could spare his son for the mission of “vital correspondence”.
Now there is only Bayard and his boldest puppy, Bane, to sniff out trouble. And, of course, three noses are better than two, but despite this, she took pity on Bayto.
- Alice ...?
She turns when the Queen sits down and squints at Alice’s already made bed, “Here, Your Majesty.” Orash?Mirana yawns and rises from bed. Despite the fact that she had just woken up, her grace did not decrease, but she, on a slope, tumbled down this way and that. Alice hides a smile and makes room for the Queen on the balcony bench. Going down to enjoy the view and taking her own Orash, Mirana sighs with satisfaction, - This is so beautiful.
“Yes, it is,” Alice follows the cityscape, but she can’t help but add, “Almost as beautiful as a prince, what do you think?”- Oh, yes, probably? Only last night, at dinner, he ... - Mirana blinks, finally noticing Alice's quiet laugh, - Alice! It was not very nice!
“I'm sorry, Your Majesty.”
But Mirana suddenly does not seem offended by her. She just sighs, “Yes, yes, he is beautiful too.”
“And today we will see him again, or do you have other plans?”
“Well, I thought we could accept Madame Shrava’s invitation this morning.”
During the bite of Orash, Alice's eyes open wide. Chewing and swallowing quickly, Alice creaks, - Lessons from the court dancer? You…?! Wait ... - she studies Mirana's innocent face, - You just said that because I teased you.Mirana giggles. - Yes, you're right. But she invited us to her studio for classes, and I seriously consider this! - Mirana pauses and Alice realizes that the pause was intended for a dramatic effect, - Just think about how Terrant will appreciate this gift from you!
Alice groans. - Oh, that's enough. It is enough that you made Magenka take my portrait while I wore it ... this ...“This is a divine creation,” Mirana puts in. “You looked beautiful in your sari, Alice.”
- Another “fine.”
- This is my word for this day.
- Perfectly.
Mirana laughs and pushes Alice’s shoulder with hers. “Let's go, don’t you want to learn something from this culture, except for riding in mud with sharp objects?”
- I never wallowed in the mud!
- Then in the sand.
“Oh ... well, I think there was a bit of sand, once.”
Mirana smiles and, sparkling with eyes, comments in a conspiratorial tone, “Don’t worry, Alice, I packed your sari.”
“You didn't do that!” Just leave it here, Mirana! I will never wear it!
- No no no! It is already packed, and I hid it so well that you will never find it and pull it out before we leave here!
“We have six more days,” Alice believes, “I am sure I can surprise you.”
- We'll see!
“You know what I would like to see ...” begins Alice, “I would like to see where exactly this portrait of mine disappeared ...”
Since Mirana is still a little messy and Alice looks at her like a hawk, she catches a brief smile.
“Mirana ...” warns Alice, feeling completely unwell, despite the fabulous Orash.
“Well ... I knew you would never appreciate him, honestly, you looked beautiful!” so I…
- What are you?
Mirana tilts her head and takes the fruit, muttering, it sounds suspicious, - I sent it in a letter to Terrant, - but no, Mirana would not have done that ... Wait ...
“I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I think your breakfast has broken my understanding.”
The queen lowers her Orash and says boldly, “I put it in an envelope containing your letter to Terrant.”
Alice looks at her, - I ... do not believe you!
“Why should I lie to you?”
- That's not the point! Mirana!