Despite a few time shenanigans, I've spent nearly three years with the girls of the Kingdom.
That should be enough time to understand them well, and I'm honestly a little proud of how much they've come to trust me.
Yet, somehow, they always find a way to surprise me.
Mia was no different.
At first, she was a little distant.
Almost reluctant to open up to me, or anyone else, she was focused only on what mattered, with little care for the small, nonsensical things of everyday life.
Given her circumstances, I couldn't really blame her, but…
Thankfully, I had a few tricks to draw out a more sincere side of her.
Although it usually involved her getting mad at me for it, I was always happy to do it.
I didn't mean to substitute anyone.
I only wanted to interact with her more and take away that serious, longing look on her face.
And I was happy to see that it worked.
Before I knew it, she trusted me more than anyone else.
She'd stand tall and confident, but always close to me.
