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Queen Narina died that night, and both Narcia and Nui were pronounced the joint rulers. Usually in a situation like this, the siblings would start a civil war between each other and their supporters in order to gain total control of the throne, but Nui and Narcia's love for each other meant that they didn't have to. There were a lot of nobles who wanted a war to break out, but the Cherubim and Dorones houses were the only ones not to push their support for one or the other. Archon, typically known for scholarship and medicine, supported the pacifistic Nui while Sandalphon, one of the houses that specialized in servant training, preferred the cold and calculating Narcia. Tensions were at an all out high between the noble houses, each plotting against the other to force the princesses into taking action.
They didn't even get the chance to truly mourn, instead being thrust into a proxy war in the making. Instead of noble houses fighting for their princess of choice, they instead took the opportunity to try and kill the members of houses they were naturally opposed to. For example, the head of the Cherubim family was killed not too long ago by the Berulet house, forcing Itward to take charge. The knights were being fractured as well - especially ones connected to noble houses. The only ones who really remained loyal to the crown rather than their families were the knights from the Tower and Rubble Tiers, forcing them to rely on the likes of Kohrya and others like her for a working force. To make things worse, Tartaria saw Narina's death as the perfect opportunity to go on the offensive, and King Mephisto was gleeful to take advantage of the occasion.
"Nui, things are getting worse." Narcia whispered. Shiro was with them, serving tea quietly - not because she was ordered to, but because she didn't know what to say to help make things better. "....We might have to do something drastic." Nui looked pensive as she read the damage reports, shaking her head sadly. Ever since Narina died, Nui had lost her mischievous charm and looked morose more than anything, her fires a dull ember instead of the smoldering flame it should've been. Nee wasn't going all that much better, but she hid it under her ice. "I don't know." Nui cried. "I don't know anymore! Ever since mom died... everything's just... it's so awful..."
Narcia pressed her hand on her twin sister's wrist. She was the elder, so it was her job to comfort Nui. "...It'll be okay. Whatever happens, we're going to work together. That's what mom would've wanted, after all." Two daughters, lost in a political struggle, but in the end, they'd always have each other.
While Narcia was still unconscious, there was one phrase that passed through the veil, to the real world. "It'll... be.... okay... together..." But she remained just as unconscious as before.
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Things were happening incredibly quickly. Kora didn't get much of an answer from Cress, but any chance to annoy Heron was worth it. With a half smile, Kora went back to lean against the door, crossing her arms, knowing there was nothing she could really do to help Shiro. Still, Shiro gave her a good attempt, so the wolf figured she might as well try. Kora walked over and with Corren's permission, moved Nee's arms so that they wrapped Shiro in a hug. Nee even managed to say something in her half-asleep state, words that seemed comforting. "You're a good girl, Shiro. See? She loves you." She pointed at the ring, not directly touching it. "The ring is a promise, right? Nee isn't the type to break a promise to you. She'll be fine, and she'll always love you."
It was out of character for Kora, definitely, but Shiro put an effort to help her so she might as well do the same. Corren was speaking quietly to Cress now, with an almost urgent tone in his voice. "We should put the palace - and especially this room - under lockdown for now." The scholarly doctor suggested. "And only those who know Shiro's secret should be allowed in this room." Kora groaned. A lockdown was going to be troublesome. "In that case, I gotta go do something." Kora muttered, still in her prison gown. Heron stiffened right then, hand ready to attack but Kora raised her hand in surrender. "I passed the physical, you moron."
If the palace was going on lockdown - no one allowed out or in - Kora desperately needed to get out of the palace. It was a matter of the utmost importance. It wasn't betrayal, but she wasn't sure if there was a way to convince them of that. "Then I'm coming too. To make sure you don't do what I think you are." Heron growled, stepping towards the door, but Kora pulled herself away from the scarlet knight's grip, glaring fiercely. "You have to stay here and protect Shiro, Narcia, and Cress. You're strong, so that's your specialty. I'm slippery, so I'm better used for other things, aren't I?" She took the cloak from where Shiro dropped it, taking it for herself. "Shiro probably won't wanna leave Nee's side for now, anyways."
Heron didn't look like she was just going to accept that, though. "Last time someone went off on their own, they turned into that!" Heron pointed at Nee, but Kora just shook her head. Of course she wasn't going to let that happen to her. "You're better off here! As long as the servants are androids, Cress needs someone strong like you to keep her safe!" But from Corren's face, it seemed he wasn't going to let her go, either. Kora sighed. Fine, she was going to have to explain it then, huh?
"Look. Narina has Aya's chip. I'm gonna get it back before she turns her into an android too." Kora narrowed her eyes, looking at Cress specifically. "Imagine if she had Nee's chip. That's what it's like for me." Two sets of twins. Cress had to understand, right? Corren then stepped forward, and put something on her hair - it was the blue flower pin she usually wore. "There's a tracker in it. That way we can rescue you if you're in danger." Kora scoffed. "Nothing's gonna happen." The knight hissed and left the room, draping herself in invisibility once again, gun in hand.