Scene: As is customary, the defenders guarding the door salute Aiko and Rey.

Scene: But before they can open the door, Aiko shakes her head, signaling to them to hold their positions.

Scene: Confused, Rowan looks from one door keeper to the next, questioning why they won’t open the door.

Rowan: Well?!

Scene: Once Aiko has had her fun, she nods her head and they open the door. Seeing the exchange, and knowing it was because she was mad at Rowan, she rolls her eyes and proceeds through the door.

Scene: Upon entering the court and bowing to the Queen, the throne Defenders also salute Aiko and Rey. Rowan then announces them.

Rowan: Your majesty may I present Defender Master, Princess Aiko; Defender Master, Rey; and Gess, their protector.

Scene: Upon hearing this, Gess looks up at Aiko with shock. She whispers to Aiko…

Gess: The queen is your mother!

Aiko: Hello mother.

Queen: Hello my dear. Rey, thank you for taking the journey to bring her.

Rey: Of course, my queen

Queen: Gess, granddaughter of Etta if I'm not mistaken?

Gess: Yes your majesty

Queen: She is a very honorable woman, and I am very thankful to have her granddaughter’s protection.

Queen: Rowan, I'm sure Gess is hungry after such a long journey. Rey, your family is waiting to see you before you leave.

Queen: Aiko please walk with me. We have so very little time and I have so much I would like to share with you

Aiko: Mother it's not necessary. Let's just skip this part, like you said, time is short

Queen: Aiko please, you are my daughter and I love you very much, and what you are about to do tears my heart apart. So please, listen to what I have to say.

Aiko: Fine.

Scene: The two of them proceeded to the Queen’s study.