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.

over at his aide, who promptly

Majesty, you're free the

back at Amy. "You heard that, didn't you? The evening after tomorrow, eight

cheered, stretching out her

this kid that put him completely at

bent down to lock pinkies with her, he found himself wondering, Was that woman from Crera as remarkable as

a koala. "Grandpa, Grandpa! Daddy said he's coming to

brow, unimpressed by

a moment like this, nervous about hosting royalty. But Uncle

Amy. "Did you

her head,

Olsen sighed, carrying her over

as the older man approached.

meet you,"

pleasure is mine, Mr. Olsen," Monbatten replied, gesturing for him

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

comment drew a sigh from

Crera, was notorious for its pirate activity. Ships often avoided

of their strategy, they had lured enemy forces to the main port, leaving the pirate-controlled strait as the

through those treacherous waters—thanks to Lewis's assurance that the area was

Uncle Olsen leaned back, smiling faintly. "If King Monbatten is willing to grant my daughter a few favors, that strait could be freely accessible to

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