*hide_reuse [b] Chapter 3 [/b] "$!{player_first_name}?" A knock follows the sound of your name. The caller is unfamiliar at first, until the second voice speaks up. "Yo, $!{player_first_name}! You wanna be late for breakfast or what? They're filming this breakfast, so I would get presentable, if you care!" That was definitely Ross, who undoubtedly just woke up anybody else still sleeping on the hall. *fake_choice #"I"m coming!" I exclaim, without moving a single inch. "Alright. We'll just wait for you here then," Ryr replies. That's the exact opposite of what you want them to do, so you try to think of another way to get them to go away. "No need to wait. I'm really about to get up and get ready," you continue, at least moving one limb out from underneath the covers. "Well, we have to deliver you regardless, Take all the time you need," Ryr says. You let out a long sigh before finally getting up and moving into the bathroom. All this going back and forth has erased the haze of sleep from your mind anyways. *page_break *goto bathroom #I just groan loudly. I definitely did not get enough sleep. *set morale %-5 "Oh c'mon $!{player_first_name}! Think of the delicious breakfast spread you're about to get! Plus, it's not like you can't just go back to sleep after breakfast is over," Ross says and well, he does make a bit of a point. "Alright, I'm getting up!" You exclaim, sliding out from underneath the warm covers before padding over to your bathroom. *page_break *goto bathroom #"Uh huh!" I call out and after a few beats, throw the covers off of my body and actually get up. "Oh wow, you're actually getting up!" Ross exclaims from behind your closed door. "I thought you'd try and sleep in." "Not everybody is like you, brother," Ryr says behind him and though you can't see through walls, you just know Ross is pouting in response. *page_break *goto bathroom #"What? No morning coffee or paper?" I ask, but do get up. Ryr snorts. "Ha ha, very funny, $!{player_first_name}." You let out a laugh as you move into the bathroom. *page_break *goto bathroom #"I don't wanna go," I moan out, pulling the covers over my head. "Are you just saying that, or do you really not want to go?" Ryr asks from behind the door. *fake_choice #"I'm just saying that. I'm getting up," I answer, almost immediately throwing the covers off of my head. "Alright! We have to take you to breakfast, but take your time getting ready," Ryr informs and with that, you head into the bathroom. *page_break *goto bathroom #"I really don't want to go," I say and close my eyes tightly for good measure. *set morale %-5 *set chapter3breakfast "no" "Okay, I'll be sure to let Tiggy know," Ryr replies before you hear him depart as quietly as he could. Ross follows after him, much louder than him. "Wait, we're not even going to fight ${player_him_her_them} on this? Next time, let me sleep in too! I hate going on boring trips with you!" Soon, the two guards are out of earshot and you finally drift off back to sleep. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_nobreakfast *selectable_if (background = "guard") #"It's pretty weird for you two to be waking me up, not gonna lie. Reminds me of the Guard." Ross laughs at your response. "I know right? Usually, you two are trying to bring me back from the brink!" Ryr joins his brother in on the laughter and soon all three of you are in stitches. "So, you coming to breakfast, $!{player_first_name}?" The elder brother asks after the laughter dies down. *fake_choice #"Yes, I'm getting up now," I answer, rolling out of bed a bit earlier that I'd like, but nothing too out of the ordinary for the Guard. "Alright! We have to take you to breakfast, but take your time getting ready," Ryr informs and with that, you head into the bathroom. *page_break *goto bathroom #"Eh, no. I'll get breakfast later. Bye," I reply, already closing my eyes again to go back to sleep. *set chapter3breakfast "no" "Okay. See you later, $!{player_first_name}," Ryr replies, to the astonishment of Ross. ""Wait, we're not even going to fight ${player_him_her_them} on this?" Ross asks and you can almost see his sky-high eyebrows from here. "That's right, brother. We're not here to tell ${player_first_name} how to act in the competition. Just keep ${player_him_her_them} safe." Soon, the two guards are out of earshot and you finally drift off back to sleep. *goto_scene chapter3_nobreakfast #"Wow, morning already? Just give me a few minutes!" I exclaim, quickly hopping out of bed and racing into the bathroom. *set morale %+10 You barely hear Ryr yelling, "Alright!" before you make it into the bathroom. *page_break *goto bathroom *label bathroom So, your first official breakfast of the competition. Are you going to do anything to stand out? *fake_choice #Absolutely. I'm putting on something that shows off my tattoos. *set havetattoos "yes" You think breakfast is the perfect place to show off the tattoos you have. You were sure some of them were visible the day before, but a real conversation could be started about them over breakfast if you have them really visible. *page_break *goto bathroom #Sure. I'll put my piercings in. *set havepiercings "yes" You think breakfast is the perfect place to show off the piercings you have. You slip them in and grin into the mirror. *page_break *goto bathroom *selectable_if (havehair = "yes") #Yeah, I'm going to do something different to my hair. You look at your current hairstyle and think you're up for a change. How do you change your hair? *fake_choice #I'm going to make it curly. *set player_hairstyle "curly" *goto bathroom #I'm going to make it coily. *set player_hairstyle "coily" *goto bathroom #I'm going to straighten it. *set player_hairstyle "straight" *goto bathroom #I'm going to wet it up for a kinky hairstyle. *set player_hairstyle "kinky" *goto bathroom #I'm going to put it in an afro. *set player_hairstyle "afro" *goto bathroom #I'm going to put it in braids. *set player_hairstyle "braids" *goto bathroom #I'm going to make it wavy. *set player_hairstyle "wavy" *goto bathroom #Nah, I'm just here to brush my teeth and leave. *goto breakfast *label breakfast You finally emerge from your room and come face to face with the two guards. "Hi $!{player_first_name}. You look nice!" Ross compliments. "Let's get going," Ryr replies right after him, but does smile a bit. "Ross is right though. You do look nice." You two begin your trek to Cooper Hall, one of the many halls dedicated to various important people in Odessa's history. "I think breakfast is some sort of waffles, eggs and fruit…all the best quality ingredients, of course," Ryr says as you two walk. "You will also find out the details of the first challenge. I hope you like trivia—" Ross yelps as Ryr elbows him in the ribs. "Ignore Ross," he says, shooting a glare at his brother. *page_break The three of you enter Cooper Hall to little fanfare. Only a handful of contestants are actually seated and even less are actually eating. Despite this, you spy the camera crew steadying various cameras, with Tiggy at the helm directing everybody. "Go ahead and take a seat, $!{player_first_name}. We'll be right behind you," Ryr murmurs. You nod and scan the open seats. There's seats for King Frederick and one other at the head of the table, which you're assuming is for $!{royal_title} $!{royal_first_name}. Laurel is seated next to the only open seat next to the $!{royal_title}. He has a pair of sunglasses on top of his head and is digging quite animatedly into his breakfast: French toast and eggs. Across from Laurel is Melanie, who has two seats open beside her, though one is right next to the King. Melanie's hair cascades over her shoulders this morning, which are covered in a fuzzy pink sweater. You can't tell what was on her plate for breakfast, but it was clearly good given how clean it was. *if melanie >= 60 Melanie notices you watching her and gives you an inviting smile. *if melanie < 60 Melanie pays you no mind as you look at the other open seats. Bex is the last individual at the table, who is quietly eating their breakfast consisting of fruit and granola on top of a large bowl full of yogurt. They're seated on the other side of the table, facing where King Frederick would be sitting. Finally, there's plenty of space at the middle of the table if you wanted to be a bit more secluded. So, where will you sit? *fake_choice #Next to Laurel. I'm sure Doodles will forgive me. *set laurel %+5 You take a seat next to Laurel, who nods in greeting. His sunglasses slip down from the top of his head, but they miraculously don't land in his food. "Hey $!{player_first_name}!" He exclaims after swallowing a piece of his French toast in nearly one bite. "There's a menu around here somewhere. Pick whatever you want and a worker will bring it to the table." You look around for said menu and find it near a full pitcher of orange juice. For breakfast, you decide to get… *fake_choice #…something light. A bowl of fresh fruit and couple of slices of toast should do nicely. Once a Palace worker is gone with your order, Laurel turns to you. "So…we didn't get to talk last night. Let's talk now! What do you think the first challenge will be?" *fake_choice #"I was accidentally told it might have something to do with trivia." *set laurel %+10 *comment left off here Laurel's eyes widen. "Trivia? No way! Trivia about what?" You hear a cough behind you and see Ryr watching you with a raised eyebrow. Once Laurel catches eyes with the guard member, his question is forgotten. "Well, hello there…my guard is not nearly as cute as you…" You watch Ryr turn a bright shade of red and begin to fumble over his words. Laurel turns back to you with a smirk on his face. "You're welcome. Now, tell me more about this challenge," he whispers. You tell him everything you know, which isn't too much, but more than he already knew. Your food arrives by the end of the conversation and you eagerly begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I'm not telling him. "I don't know, but I will win whatever it is." *set bold %+10 *set cunning %+10 Laurel smirks. "Loving the confidence, $!{player_first_name}," he says. You two make a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I don't want to tell him. "I'm not sure. I hope it isn't too hard..." *set cunning %+10 Laurel takes a sip of his nearby coffee. "I doubt it. But we shouldn't under estimate King Frederick, though," he replies. You two make a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I'm not telling him. "Something unnecessary, I'm sure." *set sarcastic +1 *set cunning %+10 *set laurel %+10 Laurel laughs loudly. "I like you, $!{player_first_name}." After Laurel's laughter calms down, you two begin a bit of small talk before your food arrives. You immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Eh..." I shrug. I know all about it, but I don't want to tell him. *set cunning %+10 *set aloof +1 *set formal %-10 Laurel pouts playfully. "Aw, you're no fun, $!{player_first_name}. Where's Doodles? At least she'll gossip with me." While Laurel looks around for the blonde, you await the arrival of your food. Once it does come, you immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I have no idea. What do you think?" I totally know what it is, but I don't want to tell him. Laurel shrugs. "I feel like this competition will be a test of our mental, physical, formal and other skills I can't be bothered to remember right now," he says, stuffing another piece of French toast into his mouth. Before you could comment any further, your food arrives. You immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...something heavy. The more meat the better. Once a Palace worker is gone with your order, Laurel turns to you. "So…we didn't get to talk last night. Let's talk now! What do you think the first challenge will be?" *fake_choice #"I was accidentally told it might have something to do with trivia." *set laurel %+10 Laurel's eyes widen. "Trivia? No way! Trivia about what?" You hear a cough behind you and see Ryr watching you with a raised eyebrow. Once Laurel catches eyes with the guard member, his question is forgotten. "Well, hello there…my guard is not nearly as cute as you…" You watch Ryr turn a bright shade of red and begin to fumble over his words. Laurel turns back to you with a smirk on his face. "You're welcome. Now, tell me more about this challenge," he whispers. You tell him everything you know, which isn't too much, but more than he already knew. Your food arrives by the end of the conversation and you eagerly begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I'm not telling him. "I don't know, but I will win whatever it is." *set bold %+10 *set cunning %+10 Laurel smirks. "Loving the confidence, $!{player_first_name}," he says. You two make a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I don't want to tell him. "I'm not sure. I hope it isn't too hard..." *set cunning %+10 Laurel takes a sip of his nearby coffee. "I doubt it. But we shouldn't under estimate King Frederick, though," he replies. You two make a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I'm not telling him. "Something unnecessary, I'm sure." *set sarcastic +1 *set cunning %+10 *set laurel %+10 Laurel laughs loudly. "I like you, $!{player_first_name}." After Laurel's laughter calms down, you two begin a bit of small talk before your food arrives. You immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Eh..." I shrug. I know all about it, but I don't want to tell him. *set cunning %+10 *set aloof +1 *set formal %-10 Laurel pouts playfully. "Aw, you're no fun, $!{player_first_name}. Where's Doodles? At least she'll gossip with me." While Laurel looks around for the blonde, you await the arrival of your food. Once it does come, you immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I have no idea. What do you think?" I totally know what it is, but I don't want to tell him. Laurel shrugs. "I feel like this competition will be a test of our mental, physical, formal and other skills I can't be bothered to remember right now," he says, stuffing another piece of French toast into his mouth. Before you could comment any further, your food arrives. You immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...something traditional. I'll eat the traditional Royal breakfast: three slices of bacon, a slice of wheat toast, three pancakes and Odessa's finest black tea. *set royalloyalty %+10 Once a Palace worker is gone with your order, Laurel turns to you. "So…we didn't get to talk last night. Let's talk now! What do you think the first challenge will be?" *fake_choice #"I was accidentally told it might have something to do with trivia." *set laurel %+10 *comment left off here Laurel's eyes widen. "Trivia? No way! Trivia about what?" You hear a cough behind you and see Ryr watching you with a raised eyebrow. Once Laurel catches eyes with the guard member, his question is forgotten. "Well, hello there…my guard is not nearly as cute as you…" You watch Ryr turn a bright shade of red and begin to fumble over his words. Laurel turns back to you with a smirk on his face. "You're welcome. Now, tell me more about this challenge," he whispers. You tell him everything you know, which isn't too much, but more than he already knew. Your food arrives by the end of the conversation and you eagerly begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I'm not telling him. "I don't know, but I will win whatever it is." *set bold %+10 *set cunning %+10 Laurel smirks. "Loving the confidence, $!{player_first_name}," he says. You two make a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I don't want to tell him. "I'm not sure. I hope it isn't too hard..." *set cunning %+10 Laurel takes a sip of his nearby coffee. "I doubt it. But we shouldn't under estimate King Frederick, though," he replies. You two make a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I'm not telling him. "Something unnecessary, I'm sure." *set sarcastic +1 *set cunning %+10 *set laurel %+10 Laurel laughs loudly. "I like you, $!{player_first_name}." After Laurel's laughter calms down, you two begin a bit of small talk before your food arrives. You immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Eh..." I shrug. I know all about it, but I don't want to tell him. *set cunning %+10 *set aloof +1 *set formal %-10 Laurel pouts playfully. "Aw, you're no fun, $!{player_first_name}. Where's Doodles? At least she'll gossip with me." While Laurel looks around for the blonde, you await the arrival of your food. Once it does come, you immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I have no idea. What do you think?" I totally know what it is, but I don't want to tell him. Laurel shrugs. "I feel like this competition will be a test of our mental, physical, formal and other skills I can't be bothered to remember right now," he says, stuffing another piece of French toast into his mouth. Before you could comment any further, your food arrives. You immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...something basic. Surely I can just get a bowl of corn flakes. Once a Palace worker is gone with your order, Laurel turns to you. "So…we didn't get to talk last night. Let's talk now! What do you think the first challenge will be?" *fake_choice #"I was accidentally told it might have something to do with trivia." *set laurel %+10 *comment left off here Laurel's eyes widen. "Trivia? No way! Trivia about what?" You hear a cough behind you and see Ryr watching you with a raised eyebrow. Once Laurel catches eyes with the guard member, his question is forgotten. "Well, hello there…my guard is not nearly as cute as you…" You watch Ryr turn a bright shade of red and begin to fumble over his words. Laurel turns back to you with a smirk on his face. "You're welcome. Now, tell me more about this challenge," he whispers. You tell him everything you know, which isn't too much, but more than he already knew. Your food arrives by the end of the conversation and you eagerly begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I'm not telling him. "I don't know, but I will win whatever it is." *set bold %+10 *set cunning %+10 Laurel smirks. "Loving the confidence, $!{player_first_name}," he says. You two make a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I don't want to tell him. "I'm not sure. I hope it isn't too hard..." *set cunning %+10 Laurel takes a sip of his nearby coffee. "I doubt it. But we shouldn't under estimate King Frederick, though," he replies. You two make a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I'm not telling him. "Something unnecessary, I'm sure." *set sarcastic +1 *set cunning %+10 *set laurel %+10 Laurel laughs loudly. "I like you, $!{player_first_name}." After Laurel's laughter calms down, you two begin a bit of small talk before your food arrives. You immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Eh..." I shrug. I know all about it, but I don't want to tell him. *set cunning %+10 *set aloof +1 *set formal %-10 Laurel pouts playfully. "Aw, you're no fun, $!{player_first_name}. Where's Doodles? At least she'll gossip with me." While Laurel looks around for the blonde, you await the arrival of your food. Once it does come, you immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I have no idea. What do you think?" I totally know what it is, but I don't want to tell him. Laurel shrugs. "I feel like this competition will be a test of our mental, physical, formal and other skills I can't be bothered to remember right now," he says, stuffing another piece of French toast into his mouth. Before you could comment any further, your food arrives. You immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...nothing at all. I'll be fine with a cup of tea. Once a Palace worker is gone with your order, Laurel turns to you. "So…we didn't get to talk last night. Let's talk now! What do you think the first challenge will be?" *fake_choice #"I was accidentally told it might have something to do with trivia." *set laurel %+10 *comment left off here Laurel's eyes widen. "Trivia? No way! Trivia about what?" You hear a cough behind you and see Ryr watching you with a raised eyebrow. Once Laurel catches eyes with the guard member, his question is forgotten. "Well, hello there…my guard is not nearly as cute as you…" You watch Ryr turn a bright shade of red and begin to fumble over his words. Laurel turns back to you with a smirk on his face. "You're welcome. Now, tell me more about this challenge," he whispers. You tell him everything you know, which isn't too much, but more than he already knew. Your food arrives by the end of the conversation and you eagerly begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I'm not telling him. "I don't know, but I will win whatever it is." *set bold %+10 *set cunning %+10 Laurel smirks. "Loving the confidence, $!{player_first_name}," he says. You two make a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I don't want to tell him. "I'm not sure. I hope it isn't too hard..." *set cunning %+10 Laurel takes a sip of his nearby coffee. "I doubt it. But we shouldn't under estimate King Frederick, though," he replies. You two make a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I know what it is, but I'm not telling him. "Something unnecessary, I'm sure." *set sarcastic +1 *set cunning %+10 *set laurel %+10 Laurel laughs loudly. "I like you, $!{player_first_name}." After Laurel's laughter calms down, you two begin a bit of small talk before your food arrives. You immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Eh..." I shrug. I know all about it, but I don't want to tell him. *set cunning %+10 *set aloof +1 *set formal %-10 Laurel pouts playfully. "Aw, you're no fun, $!{player_first_name}. Where's Doodles? At least she'll gossip with me." While Laurel looks around for the blonde, you await the arrival of your food. Once it does come, you immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I have no idea. What do you think?" I totally know what it is, but I don't want to tell him. Laurel shrugs. "I feel like this competition will be a test of our mental, physical, formal and other skills I can't be bothered to remember right now," he says, stuffing another piece of French toast into his mouth. Before you could comment any further, your food arrives. You immediately dig into it, as more people begin to arrive in the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #Next to Melanie at her right, which means I'm right near King Frederick. *set melanie %+5 You take a seat at Melanie's right, giving her a nod in greeting. She nods back before giving you a cheerful smile. "Hi $!{player_first_name}! Hope you slept well." *fake_choice #"God no. Not nearly long enough." Melanie chuckles and takes a sip of her iced coffee. "Oh same. I'm more of a night owl than an early bird, but I couldn't resist this breakfast." She slides over a menu full of breakfast items. Almost immediately, a Palace worker comes up to you and asks you what you'd like to eat. You decide on… *fake_choice #...eggs and toast. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...just a cup of coffee. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your coffee arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your coffee arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your coffee arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...loads of pancakes and bacon. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...a bowl of cereal. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...mimosas. Bottomless please. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your mimosa arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your mimosa arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your drink arrives. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your drink arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I slept alright, all things considered. How about you?" "Pretty well, actually. I was surprised, given the fact I'm more of a night owl," Melanie says, taking a sip of her iced coffee. With her other free hand, she slides a breakfast menu over to you. Almost immediately, a Palace worker comes up to you and asks you what you'd like to eat. You decide on… *fake_choice #...eggs and toast. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...just a cup of coffee. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your coffee arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your coffee arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your coffee arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...loads of pancakes and bacon. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...a bowl of cereal. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...mimosas. Bottomless please. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your mimosa arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your mimosa arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your drink arrives. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your drink arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I did. Thanks!" Melanie smiles widely before pushing a laminated menu your way. "Well, to be honest, I'm more of a night owl, but the thought of having breakfast with the King and $!{royal_title} $!{royal_first_name} is really what got me up this morning." She then slides a menu your way. Almost immediately, a Palace worker comes up to you and asks you what you'd like to eat. You decide on… *fake_choice #...eggs and toast. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...just a cup of coffee. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your coffee arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your coffee arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your coffee arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...loads of pancakes and bacon. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...a bowl of cereal. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...mimosas. Bottomless please. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your mimosa arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your mimosa arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your drink arrives. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your drink arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably the best sleep I've had in years." *set morale %+5 Melanie chuckles, taking a sip of her iced coffee. "Good for you. I probably would've slept way longer, but this breakfast was calling my name." Melanie then slides a menu your direction. "Here's what they're serving today. Take your pick." Almost immediately, a Palace worker comes up to you and awaits your order. You decide on… *fake_choice #...eggs and toast. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...just a cup of coffee. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your coffee arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your coffee arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your coffee arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...loads of pancakes and bacon. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...a bowl of cereal. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...mimosas. Bottomless please. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your mimosa arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your mimosa arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your drink arrives. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your drink arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I just grunt in response. *set friendly %-10 *set melanie %-10 Melanie blinks rapidly a couple of times before she slowly slides a breakfast menu your way. "Well…uh…here's breakfast," she says before looking away from you. Almost immediately, a Palace worker comes up to you and asks you what you'd like to eat. You decide on… *fake_choice #...eggs and toast. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you, albeit hesitantly. "Uh…I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...just a cup of coffee. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. You notice that it's a bit hesitant as if she's forcing herself to do so. "Well, I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your coffee arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your coffee arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your coffee arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...loads of pancakes and bacon. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you with a hesitant smile. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...a bowl of cereal. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you with a nervous smile. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...mimosas. Bottomless please. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you with a slight smile. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your mimosa arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your mimosa arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your drink arrives. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your drink arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #Next to Melanie, but at her left. Definitely don't think I can handle King Frederick so early this morning. *set melanie %+5 You take a seat at Melanie's right, giving her a nod in greeting. She nods back before giving you a cheerful smile. "Hi $!{player_first_name}! Hope you slept well." *fake_choice #"God no. Not nearly long enough." Melanie chuckles and takes a sip of her iced coffee. "Oh same. I'm more of a night owl than an early bird, but I couldn't resist this breakfast." She slides over a menu full of breakfast items. Almost immediately, a Palace worker comes up to you and asks you what you'd like to eat. You decide on… *fake_choice #...eggs and toast. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...just a cup of coffee. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your coffee arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your coffee arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your coffee arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...loads of pancakes and bacon. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...a bowl of cereal. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...mimosas. Bottomless please. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your mimosa arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your mimosa arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your drink arrives. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your drink arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I slept alright, all things considered. How about you?" "Pretty well, actually. I was surprised, given the fact I'm more of a night owl," Melanie says, taking a sip of her iced coffee. With her other free hand, she slides a breakfast menu over to you. Almost immediately, a Palace worker comes up to you and asks you what you'd like to eat. You decide on… *fake_choice #...eggs and toast. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...just a cup of coffee. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your coffee arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your coffee arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your coffee arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...loads of pancakes and bacon. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...a bowl of cereal. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun. *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...mimosas. Bottomless please. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your mimosa arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your mimosa arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your drink arrives. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your drink arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I did. Thanks!" Melanie smiles widely before pushing a laminated menu your way. "Well, to be honest, I'm more of a night owl, but the thought of having breakfast with the King and $!{royal_title} $!{royal_first_name} is really what got me up this morning." She then slides a menu your way. Almost immediately, a Palace worker comes up to you and asks you what you'd like to eat. You decide on… *fake_choice #...eggs and toast. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...just a cup of coffee. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your coffee arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your coffee arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your coffee arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...loads of pancakes and bacon. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...a bowl of cereal. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...mimosas. Bottomless please. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your mimosa arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your mimosa arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your drink arrives. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your drink arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably the best sleep I've had in years." *set morale %+5 Melanie chuckles, taking a sip of her iced coffee. "Good for you. I probably would've slept way longer, but this breakfast was calling my name." Melanie then slides a menu your direction. "Here's what they're serving today. Take your pick." Almost immediately, a Palace worker comes up to you and awaits your order. You decide on… *fake_choice #...eggs and toast. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...just a cup of coffee. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your coffee arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your coffee arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your coffee arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...loads of pancakes and bacon. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...a bowl of cereal. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...mimosas. Bottomless please. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your mimosa arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your mimosa arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your drink arrives. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your drink arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I just grunt in response. *set friendly %-10 *set melanie %-10 Melanie blinks rapidly a couple of times before she slowly slides a breakfast menu your way. "Well…uh…here's breakfast," she says before looking away from you. Almost immediately, a Palace worker comes up to you and asks you what you'd like to eat. You decide on… *fake_choice #...eggs and toast. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you, albeit hesitantly. "Uh…I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...just a cup of coffee. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you. You notice that it's a bit hesitant as if she's forcing herself to do so. "Well, I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your coffee arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your coffee arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your coffee arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your coffee arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your coffee arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...loads of pancakes and bacon. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you with a hesitant smile. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...a bowl of cereal. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you with a nervous smile. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than th epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your food arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your food arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to eat. You chew a bit louder then necessary, but in between your bites, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your food arrives. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your food arriving to the table. You immediately begin to eat, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #...mimosas. Bottomless please. After your order is taken, Melanie turns back to you with a slight smile. "I'm so glad we get to explore today. I'm hoping to go into the Royal libraries to do some research," she begins. *fake_choice #"Wow, no days off for you, huh?" Melanie blushes lightly. "Hey, learning's in my blood," she says. "What better place to do it than the epicenter of Royal knowledge?" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"That's your idea of fun?" *set melanie %-10 *set rude +1 Melanie huffs. "Well, excuse me, fun police," she replies, pointedly turning away from you to end the conversation. Your mimosa arrives shortly after the end of the conversation. You decide to focus on that instead of speaking anymore to dreadheaded girl. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Is that all you're going to do?" Melanie purses her lips in thought. "Well, probably not," she says, though you hear a bit of hesitancy in her voice. "But research does take a long time. Who knows?'" You two don't say too much after that because your mimosa arrives. You immediately start taking sips of it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Oh. We'll probably run into each other then." Melanie's eyes widen. "Really? What are you looking for? Maybe we could help each other out in our searches." *fake_choice #"Oh...um..." I actually wasn't going to go to the library. I was just saying that to be nice. Melanie keeps looking at you expectantly, waiting for your answer. Lucky for you, you're saved by your mimosa arriving to the table. You shoot her a quick smile before you start to sip, a bit louder necessary. In between your sips, you think you hear her say something about being excited to see you later, but you're not sure. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Probably anything about the Fae I can get my hands on." *set melanie %+10 *set royalloyalty %-10 Melanie's eyes practically sparkle. "Same here! If you need any help, just let me know." Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Just Odessan history, probably." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Not sure. I'll probably just go to go, honestly." Melanie hums. "No better place to waste time, to be honest!" You two have a bit more small talk before your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. Just something entertaining." Melanie nods. "There will be loads of that there. Good luck on your search!" Before you know it, your mimosa arrives. You immediately begin to drink, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Neat. Have fun." *set melanie %+10 "Thanks, $!{player_first_name}!" Melanie exclaims with a bright smile. You two have a bit more small talk before your drink arrives. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #I nod, just to be nice. I could don't care what she does. You're saved from any further conversation by your drink arriving to the table. You immediately begin to drink it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #Near Bex. They might want to be left alone, but they intrigue me. You take a seat near Bex, who barely looks up from their yogurt. No greeting follows the look either, so it's up to you to say something if you want to start the conversation. *fake_choice #They're not talking, so neither will I. I pick up a nearby menu and order some breakfast. *set aloof +1 *set bex %+10 Bex doesn't visibly react to your lack of conversation, but at least you don't get an eyeroll like they give as more people loudly enter the hall. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Nice breakfast you got there," I say, leaning over to look into their bowl. *set bex %-10 "Er…thanks," they say, pushing the bowl closer to their chest. "You don't exactly need to be that close though." You blink and straighten back in your seat. "Well, what if I wanted what you're having for breakfast?" Bex slowly sets their spoon back down in their bowl and motions over to a menu. "They have menus, just fyi," Bex says with an eyebrow raised. You pout playfully but look over said menu. By the time you order what you wanted for breakfast, more contestants have arrived in the hall. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Um...you sleep well?" *set bex %+10 "I slept alright," Bex answers carefully. It's almost as if they don't hear that question too often. "You?" *fake_choice #"I'm more of a night owl," I say before shrugging. Bex hums in response, but doesn't say anything else. Eventually, your eyes land on a nearby breakfast menu. After you look at it for a whole while, a Palace worker comes up to you, and takes your order, leaving with the same amount of speed they had when originally approaching. Soon enough, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I slept great, I'm just up way too early!" I exclaim. Bex chuckles. "I'm more of a morning person, but I can understand why you might feel that way." They quickly focus back on their yogurt after speaking, leaving you to look around for a breakfast menu. You eventually spot it nearby and after you look at it for a whole while, a Palace worker comes up to you, waiting to take your order. They leave with the same amount of speed they had when originally approaching. Soon enough, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Eh..." Bex hums in response, but doesn't say anything else. Eventually, your eyes land on a nearby breakfast menu. After you look at it for a whole while, a Palace worker comes up to you, and takes your order, leaving with the same amount of speed they had when originally approaching. Soon enough, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm looking forward to a mid-morning map if possible." Bex chuckles. "I'm more of a morning person, but I can understand why you might feel that way." They quickly focus back on their yogurt after speaking, leaving you to look around for a breakfast menu. You eventually spot it nearby and after you look at it for a whole while, a Palace worker comes up to you, waiting to take your order. They leave with the same amount of speed they had when originally approaching. Soon enough, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I was a bit lonely. Want to join me next time?" *set bex %+15 *set flirty +1 *set bold %+15 Bex drops their spoon with a clatter, gaining the attention of both Ross and Ryr, along with Laurel, who raises his eyebrow in curiosity. "Excuse me?" Bex asks, cheeks bright red. You hear Ross behind you barely unable to contain his laughter. "I said, did you want to join me next time? I'll tell you where my room is, even," you reply with a smirk. Bex doesn't say anything else as their cheeks only get redder. You decide you'll ask them again another time, as your hunger and thirst were beginning to overtake your thoughts. You eventually spot a breakfast menu nearby and after you look at it for a little while, a Palace worker comes up to you, waiting to take your order. They leave with the same amount of speed they had when originally approaching. Soon enough, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"You have the nicest hair I've ever seen," I compliment. *set charming +1 *set bex %+10 "Oh…thanks." They run a hand through their hair before smiling a bit. "They have a breakfast menu around here somewhere. Somebody will take your order whenever you're ready," Bex explains before going back to their own breakfast. You eventually spot said menu nearby and after you look at it for a little while, a Palace worker comes up to you, waiting to take your order. They leave with the same amount of speed they had when originally approaching. Soon enough, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Are you excited for the first challenge?" I ask. Bex shrugs as they finish up their yogurt bowl. "There's not a lot that excites me, if I must be honest. I don't think it'll be a problem though," they answer. "What about you?" *fake_choice #"I was accidentally told it might have something to do with trivia, which I'm usually good at, so I'm not worried." *set smarts %+10 "Oh yeah? Who told you that?" You tip your head back a bit towards Ross and Ryr and smirk. "Ross," you answer. "Are your Guards as helpful as mine?" Bex shakes their head. "I don't have a Guard assigned to me, not yet at least." You hum, making a bit more small talk with them before you start looking around for a menu so you could order your own breakfast. Bex slides it over your way and your fingertips nearly brush against each other's. You don't bring it up and neither do they. After you look at it for a little while, a Palace worker comes up to you, waiting to take your order. They leave with the same amount of speed they had when originally approaching. Soon enough, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I was accidentally told it might have something to do with trivia, which I'm not the best at, unfortunately." *set smarts %-10 "Oh yeah? Who told you that?" Bex asks, a bit surprised you seem to know this. You tip your head back a bit towards Ross and Ryr. "Ross," you answer. "Are your Guards as helpful as mine?" Bex shakes their head. "I don't have a Guard assigned to me, not yet at least." You hum, making a bit more small talk with them before you start looking around for a menu so you could order your own breakfast. Bex slides it over your way and your fingertips nearly brush against each other's. You don't bring it up and neither do they. After you look at it for a little while, a Palace worker comes up to you, waiting to take your order. They leave with the same amount of speed they had when originally approaching. Soon enough, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I don't know, but I will win whatever it is." *set bold %+10 Bex chuckles. "I see you're confident, $!{player_first_name}," they say. "That should serve you well." You nod, making a bit more small talk with them before you start looking around for a menu so you could order your own breakfast. Bex slides it over your way and focuses their attention on their hair instead of of you. After you look at it for a little while, a Palace worker comes up to you, waiting to take your order. They leave with the same amount of speed they had when originally approaching. Soon enough, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"I'm not sure. I hope it isn't too hard..." Bex shrugs. "I doubt it. But who knows." You nod, making a bit more small talk with them before you start looking around for a menu so you could order your own breakfast. Bex slides it over your way and focuses their attention on their hair instead of of you. After you look at it for a little while, a Palace worker comes up to you, waiting to take your order. They leave with the same amount of speed they had when originally approaching. Soon enough, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Something unnecessary, I'm sure." *set sarcastic +1 *set bex %+10 Bex smirks a bit to themselves, but doesn't do anything further except slide a menu in your direction. It's full of breakfast items and you take a moment to look it over before you decide what you want. A Palace worker eventually comes up to you and takes your order. Before you know it, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #"Eh..." I shrug. It doesn't matter what it is to me. *set aloof +1 *set formal %-10 "Don't say too much there, $!{player_first_name}," Bex jokes, sliding a breakfast menu your way. "But anyway, here's what they're serving up." You glance at the menu, which is full of breakfast items, and you take a moment before you decide what you want. A Palace worker eventually comes up to you and takes your order. Before you know it, your order is in front of you and you start on it, not paying too much mind to the people entering the room. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath #Somewhere in the middle. I'm just ready to eat at this point. You sit down towards the middle of the table, not too near anybody else. From behind you, Ross points out a breakfast menu on the table. "Order whatever you want," he says, before joining his brother back along the wall. So, that's what you do. A Palace worker comes up to take your order and before long, you're enjoying your breakfast as a few more contestants file in. *page_break *goto_scene chapter3_breakfastaftermath