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Ezra and Carter would be staying here with Zed. Yuuki intended to visit often too, as he planned on the kind of nevermelting ice statue he wanted to make for the garden. With the current vote, it would either be a statue of Iris to commemorate her, or of Zed and Winter in some romantic way to celebrate the wedding. It was a tie vote, but whatever he decided Elise would not know, since she was busy making sure she knew exactly what to do to make a good bridal shower for Winter. She knew Winter of course, so a big extravagant party would not be suitable. Something smaller. Something a little more homegrown. A private, little gathering where Winter could breathe and regain her strength for the wedding. A calming little event would be best.
Wait, something was strange. As she fought the growing headache in her skull she glanced around, her hawkish eyes scanning the party waiting for the carriage. "Where is Mercy?" Serenity glanced at Winter and shrugged. "She and Ollie will be back for the wedding, they needed to check in with the President." Elise nodded, bringing her small bag of books and clothes with her. Serenity had a lot in hand, including make-up kits she bought from town in the early morning. "When did you have time go to shopping?" Serenity giggled. "I don't have to sleep much at all now. Perks of being the Heir of Dawn." It made sense but Elise was not sure if she was envious or not. It might be nice to be like Serenity, never having to compromise her morals once during the war. She made it through with a clear conscience the whole way.
Ezra and Carter gave one last greeting so Elise decided to give a rare sign of affection and kiss Ezra before the carriage headed off. There was a strange look of triumph and glee on his face as he took Carter's shoulder. "See that? She kissed me! You owe me a beer, Carter!" Their voices dimmed as they fought and Elise sighed, looking out the window at the golden city passing her by. She wanted a palace by the sky, where she may be able to see the Sentinel Tower in the distance, smiling at her. It was her first real home in the Boundary and one she missed. "Is Kore invited?" Elise asked Winter suddenly. "I have a lot I would like to thank her for." She owed Kore so much, Ezra's existing alongside them today being the latest of the favors from the Heir of Mercy.
Zeus's Palace in all of it's splendor was almost smiling at them as they were carted in by the carriage. Winter introduced her and Serenity and they were allowed in, the servants all bowing to them. Just before Winter was one of them, just like them. Elise's room was a nice calm grey color. "We had it styled similar to your former status, serving as the Servant of the Heir of Mercy." Elise nodded, fine with the grey, almost cloudy decor. "For now that is fine for me." Later on she would find out a thematic that would suit her as the Heir of Fortune. Or perhaps she would take the crest of black wings with her to the end. She remembered how other Heirs had special features. Svarog with his horns, Neptune and the beard that looked almost like water.
Elise wondered if she could grow black wings and become as she always wanted to be. "Over time, new Heirs become closer to their true selves." The self Servant said almost gently, as if sensing turmoil. "You may have changes, but they will make you the real you." Elise could already imagine Serenity being so bright it almost hurt to look at her. "Thank you." Serenity's room was bright and full of color, she was excitedly filtering through the sheets and curtains with joy. "How is it?" Elise asked, trying to untangle the ball of guilt. "Good! Hey, about the bridal shower..." They exchanged a few ideas, and then they heard Winter's footsteps. What would they get to do today? Elise wondered what was in store.