Monbatten froze at Amy's words.

"Her old mom?"

What did she mean? Was there a "before" and "after" version of Amy's mother?

No matter how much a person changes, their eyes don't. He was certain of that.

But not wanting to kill the mood, he smiled and nodded. "Alright, sure."

Amy's eyes lit up. "Then come to my house sometime! My mom's picture is there. I didn't bring it with me."

"Okay," he replied with a chuckle, ruffling her hair.

Amy looked up at him, all serious. "So, when are you coming?"

Monbatten hesitated, clearing his throat. "Well…"

"I heard those uncles and aunties talking earlier," Amy said with the precociousness only kids can have. "They said Daddy is super busy. Do you even have time to come to my house?"

"I'll make time," Monbatten said immediately.

"When?" Amy pressed, unwavering.

glanced over at his aide,

the evening after tomorrow,

didn't you? The evening after tomorrow, eight

Amy cheered, stretching out her tiny pinky. "Pinky

couldn't help laughing. There was something about this kid that put

lock pinkies with her, he found himself wondering, Was that woman from Crera as remarkable as this child? Did she give

a koala. "Grandpa, Grandpa! Daddy said he's coming to our house the day after

Olsen raised a brow,

a moment like this,

calmly looked down at Amy. "Did you prepare an invitation for King

her

sighed, carrying her

stand as the older man approached.

you," Uncle Olsen said as they

is mine, Mr. Olsen," Monbatten replied, gesturing

in a measured tone. "I've heard that Country A has been having issues

comment drew a

which separated Country A from Crera, was notorious for its pirate activity. Ships often avoided it altogether, taking longer,

part of their strategy, they had lured enemy forces to

scientist returned safely through those treacherous waters—thanks to Lewis's assurance that the area was under

faintly. "If King Monbatten is willing to grant my daughter a few favors, that strait

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