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[Kai, Prince of V]

Felicia has been slain.

[silence [Static]]

Static watches the ducks from a far as they swim around in the pond. Considering the flurry of conversations that resounded from the mirror, Static closes his eyes. He sifts throuhg information stored in his brain, searching for a connection.

Upon finding something, he turns to the others...

Boy 1: “You have sworn your loyalty to us, Causo. Never forget that.”
Boy 2: “Yes, Your Majesty. It is forever etched in my mind. I live to serve you.”
Boy 1: “Then remember what this crown represents. The Princess is the eternal sovereign of this kingdom. There is no luxury of doubt here.”
Boy 2: “Of course, Your Majesty. I just… I am not the lion that Her Majesty is. My soul, would that I still have one, aches from my actions. Yet I must continue faithfully.”
Boy 1: “That is what expect to hear. Now return to your quarters and continue your work.
You hear paced footsteps and the conversations ends.”

Papers in the 2nd floor lounge read:

Entry 1 -
“Her Royal Highness hath ordered me a great responsibility. I know not if I can fulfill her wish…
If her machinations succeed, then I have not a choice but to obey Her Royal Highness.
But this… this is treason! Treason of the highest order! And yet I can do nothing…

Entry 2 -
“‘Tis done. The Princess is now Her Majesty, and I am Her Majesty’s loyal servant. I must contain my personal feelings of these matters and do what I am commanded. Even these writings will cause me to lose my head.
Long live the Princess.”

Entry 3 -
“Today, it begins. Her Majesty, the Princess has decreed that revealing any information about the truth shall result in swift execution. This year will forever be remembered as the year in which her tyranny began. These four numbers are etched into the infamy of history.”

On the back of the last piece of paper, a word is written. It reads, “Causo.”

Boy 1: Crendor, are you sure that this will work?
Boy 2: Yes, Your Highness. It is enchanted in the same manner as my cabinet. It should hold the substances together without any harm coming to you.
Boy 1: I must ask you why you chose to do this.
Boy 2: I believe in Her Highness. I made the decision to commit treason on my own volition.
Boy 1: Then, you have our gratitude. This act will not be forgotten.
Boy 2: I am most honoured, Your Highness.
You hear a series of footsteps, and the conversation ends.

Static continues to speak...