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" fox den?, that what they went with its not a terrible name but a little on the nose dont you think." Elise wasn't talking to anyone specifically as she looked at alaine's place
She had picked up some of the habits of her husband after being together for some long one of these habits was talking to herself like he does
Nevertheless Salem still responded " I don't know mistress I think it's a cute and inviting name. But why are we here if i may ask?."
Sighing she took a step towards the building
" because I have to accept the possibility that my husband will take a second wife.and sense that bafoon took our daughter with him, i have some free time I might as well clear up any problems we have with each other. "
The line outside leading in parted easily with her presence allowing her to enter, nobody questioned it either because everyone there knew who she was
She waved to them and thanked them for moving,Elise made an effort to connect with her people as much as possible this made a lot of the people respect and appreciate her more
Inside the delicious smell of Alaine's cooking grew intense causing her hunger to spike ' i haven't eaten since this morning...ughhh I really need to set a schedule for that'
It also had a cozy feeling, everyone there was calming eating or chatting as they waited for there food
A couple servers came over to her but she waved them away moving towards the back where the sound of metal cranking together came from and where the smell of the food was the strongest
'Knock...knock'
Moving to a small square opening in the wall where people could watch alaine work Elise announced her presence
Not stopping alaine glanced over only to freeze for a moment after see who it was
" Hey Elise, you can come back her if you want, is there something I can do for you?" quickly snapping out of it she moved to a different pan and began stirring its contents while lowering the temperature of the one she just did
Taking her up on the offer Elise entered the kitchen standing on the other side of the table where alaine kept ingredients and where she was cooking
Suddenly turning all the flames off she turned around quickly bringing the pans over to plates she already had set up and deposited the food in the correct orders necessary
Collecting them in her hands and arms she brought the plates to the square opening Elise was just at placing them there
" ready!" Smiling she wiping her hand and faced Elise
" it's typical for someone living under a kingdom's authority to call their rulers by a royal title."
Panicked she quickly explained herself " im sorry my queen im still new to living in cities."chuckling to herself Elise waved her worries away
" its fine im sorry I was just teasing no need to panic I forget your new to all this.how are things going?" Scratching the back of her neck with a slight forced smile she went back to the pans and focused on the other set of orders
"O...things have been going well its been a dramatic change from my village but not a bad."getting a idea Elise moved to the other side of the table were alaine was
" can I help you i wouldn't mind learning about it if you can just tell me what to do." It didn't take long for alaine to agree she could use the help and she thought it would be nice for them to work together
And it was Elise was a quick study she understood what alaine wanted her to do an did it flawlessly after a few missteps
Together they were able to get orders out quickly and made to perfection,Elise began enjoying it so much she forgot about the reason she came to begin with or that she had a time limit
A lot of the customers looked through the opening to watch them work mesmerized by the appearance of their queen helping to cook food for them
Honestly what was there not to like about two gorgeous women making you lunch and dinner
Everything only came back to her when there were no more orders to be fulfilled, panting alaine wiped the sweat from her brow the heat in the kitchen could get little intense after cooking for so long
" it's no fair why aren't you sweating to!" Alaine couldn't help pouting after seeing Elise standing next to her still pristine
" you're just jealous of my natural magnificence." They stared at each other before bursting out in laughter
After go quiet alaine spoke up " thank you for helping me today i appreciate it and...I liked spending time with you."
" you're welcome, I liked it as well this was a fun experience I got to learn a lot." Sending her workers home alaine picked up two plates they set to the side with food an waved for Elise to follow her up the stairs
Leading her to a table with two seats across from each other alaine placed the plates down then took a seat
Elise took the other seat and they began eating without saying a word
" I assume you didn't just come today just to have a wonderful time making delicious food?" Half way done with her food alaine asked what she has been dreading
" you are correct-." Alaine's ear flicked as they heard footsteps coming up the stairs
" i hope your day been better then mine." Appearing at the top of the stairs a male dark elf stopped stunned not just by the three beautiful but the red magic circle at his feet
" my queen!,im so sorry to have interrupted." He bowed then kneeled at Elise immediately after realizing who it was
elves held a great reverence for their former princess
" right sorry i forgot, im going to have too call of our date, ill speak with you tomorrow." Looking at Salem Elise told her he was fine
Shifting his attention to alaine he nodded as he slowly walked back down the stairs still bowed, halfway down they heard his footsteps quicken
Elise didn't say anything but her body language said it all as she shifted her legs putting one over the other an leaning just staring at alaine
Alaine withered under her sharp gaze,just as she was having hope of building a strong relationship with the wife of the man she wanted to marry
" now i get how he must have felt,." Sighing she opened her mouth to say more but alaine cut her off
" he asked me to do it." She tried to explain what she was doing
" who ask you?, Huh." Elise bit her tongue trying not to spew venom but what alaine said next made it almost impossible
" our husband!" Not flinching or looking away alaine looked at Elise straight in the eyes
' if I'm going be here i need to state what an what I want, I am his wife just like her!' A giant gust of wind spread across the upper floor of the diner as Elise's wings unfolded and one of her fangs started peeking out
The wind had thrown the plates off the table and blown out the candles now the only light illuminating a small area around them was Elise's neon pink eyes and Alaine's purple markings
" you have some nerve saying that to me and I thought I wanted to move forward between"
Her voice was cold and sharp just like her ice spear as it echoed off the wall making both Salem and alaine to shiver
" I see you as a sister Elise not my enemy and I hope an wish you would feel the same I'm not trying to take him from you. I just want to share in the love between you two even if its a tiny piece that all im asking for...no, im begging you i just want to love as well and he's the only one i feel for, the only one I have ever felt for even now."
She was crying as she stopped talking and baring her heart to Elise,finally unable to unable to control her emotions that have been bottled up for the last couple months
Seeing alaine crying into her hands uncontrollably Elise took a deep breath folding her wings again and letting her anger go away
" it seems I have developed some bad habits from that fool, even forgetting the reason I came her to begin with."
Standing she went over to alaine putting a gentle hand on her shoulder " im sorry i overreacted this is still all hard for me , you dont have to beg of course you can have a part of it the least I can do is give you a chance...just be patient with your sister."
Elise put on one of her best smiles looking at alaine who slowly looked up at her with bloodshot eyes brimming with tears
Bursting out of the chair she hugged Elise rubbing her head into her chest as she continued to cry and her tails wrapped around her in a warm embrace
sighing she pat Alaine's head ' what have I just got myself into was this the right choice.'
Looking down at the fox-woman hugging her she decided to let that go for now an enjoy this because honestly she liked spending time with her
...plus she always wanted a sister