Nina could be framed for kidnapping and that would be it for her. People are not so kind to Ala Mhigans, especially not here in Ul'dah. She has to be sent back as soon as possible. She'll take her via Chocobo. No amount of pleading gets through to her.

Once again, Leih feels the disappointment weigh heavy on him. Adults just don't listen to children. He slumps back, dejected and defeated. Astra is silent.

Well.. Astra is silent for a moment. Then she begins to cry, very very softly. It takes both Leih and Nina by surprise. Leih holds her hand and gives a soft squeeze. She sniffles quietly. "I don't want to go back... Please don't make me."

She spills her heart. Leih didn't know. He didn't know how bad it was. Leih didn't know just how horribly she treated her... Nina picks Astra up in her arms and holds her. She'll send a letter. She'll ask first. Astra need always ask permission first. But she won't force her.

He can't wait for Astra to meet Spring Rose.

His room is untouched, save for the extra bed pushed in the corner. He didn't really have much stuff anyway, but this was nice. The extra bed, he was told, was for the staff who would sometimes sleep in his room. For now, it's where Astra will sleep. Sleepovers every night!

If I ask really nicely, this man gives me orange juice!

Conveniently, Nina has Heart Clothier business in Ishgard, mainly assisting her staff in contributions to the Restoration. Now with the "approval" (a hastily scrawled letter of "I don't give a damn") from Astra's mother, what harm could come from joining Nina in Ishgard..?

Astra has never been in such a cold climate before. Nina has bundled her in as many coats as possible, until she's ball of cloth, while Leih chooses his comfortable coat and nice pants.

Afternoon naps in his treehouse. This is his safe place, he knows. No one is allowed up here without his permission.

Meanwhile, Astra enjoys a nice cup of tea. It's colder than she's used to. Nina took it upon herself to make her new clothing.

He's glad Astra can stay with him in Phae's house too. Unfortunately, he won't be here for his usually stay of two weeks. Instead, they're just here for a few days before going back to the Goblet. Phae has business to attend to elsewhere, apparently.

Astra hasn't been swimming. The two of them splash around in Leih's little pool for a while before Phae offers to take them swimming in the lake. Wait, they can do that? Well, they can now!

I can't help from wondering, Are you bored yet? If you're feeling lonely, you should tell me before this ends up another memory.

We're definitely being good children, totally not getting up to mischief.

MY NAMEDAY IS SOON

𝘪 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘷𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦

So... is it true? Is Papa 'Lidibus... Y'know...?