More giggling. "Whose fault is that one?"

"Oh, I take full responsibility. I can't weasel out of this one. What are you gonna do to me for my heinous crime, hmm?"

"I quake in fear. Spare me, spare me, I'll do anything," giggles Luzia.

"There is no mercy," whispers Zeviana between giggles. "Only vengeance."

"Nooooo," laughs Luzia. "Won't you give me another chance?"

"Nope. You're just doomed to your fate now. Maybe if you weren't so gorgeous, but - nope, there can now only be vengeance."

"Well, at least I have my gorgeousness to console me."

"Yup! You do!" says Zeviana brightly.

"And also your gorgeousness. Quite consoling, your gorgeousness."

Zeviana grins. "I do try."

Luzia kisses her shoulder. "And all with eyes thank you for it."

More giggles. "Awww, you're sweet. Definitely getting my vengeance on you, though. There's no sweet-talking your way out of this one."

"Awwwwww, rats."

"Nice try, though! Points for creativity! And flattery, I like flattery."

"Duly noted. What form will the vengeance take, might I have the dubious comfort of knowing?"

"You don't get any comfort in knowing. You're just going to have to agonize."

"Aaaaaaugh, the pain," deadpans Luzia.

"Yup! That's what you get. Being gorgeous and fun."

Luzia giggles again and sits up, leaning back on her hands. "I will assuredly learn my lesson."

"You'd better," snickers Zeviana.

Castarilan chooses this moment to make another check. "All done?" he asks archly, hovering in front of them.

"For the moment! I should probably go talk to the queen, huh? I think I've learned all I need to know, you guys are just naturally awesome."