[A/N: Posting two extra bonus chapters today because of reaching a milestone!]
After dinner I prepared so we could leave at any time. Once the embassy grew quiet, before Rudolf left for work, I still had to manufacture the "fresh" medicine Her Majesty would drink.
When Lily put on a bewitching smile, as if some insect had whispered the news, the window was knocked. Knock! Knock! Knock!
"Just as I thought…"
Lily said, a little regretful, and went to open the window. The one who was supposed to come had come, as expected. Tonight, though, Lily was not wrapped in much of an unpleasant atmosphere. "Just as I thought" meant she had expected it. It would be good if she had entered the realm of resignation. Do not say anything later, all right?
"Good evening. It is a little early, but I have come."
Anouk too wore a bewitching smile. But her cheek twitched a little. You came prepared, did you not? One disturbance? Two?
