Guardians of the Prince

[A Different Nanny than Before]

A finger traced softly on my skin. How many years had it been?

“Mm…”

Should I try it… on my own? But how would I even do that?

I could really feel it too, wherever my arm was touched.

My body… was different from before. Completely different from back in those days…

I can’t let any man see me when I’m like this…

“Maatan.”

Crap, the prince’d seen me. Well, maybe it’s okay if it’s him. But look at this upper arm! Making all those round trips between the toilet and the treehouse to throw out our waste water had gotten my arms so chunky. I figured I’d have to do some serious workouts if I was gonna balance the rest of me out with these arms. How many years had it even been since I’d gone to the gym or done any training? Ow! Ow ow ow ow, the muscle pain when I touch it… Plus there’s no way I could do that again the day after next!

[Inexperienced Nanny]

Fatido: You do have some experience, don’t you?

Koume: Ah, a little, but… It’s been a long time…

F: It’s fine, look.

K: This is impossible, it’s my first time with something so big… Ah–

F: That’s tight… Let’s try it again…

K: Mm… It’s rubbing… Ah- crap!

* krrrk *

K: I scraped the curb! I’m so sorryyy!

F: Hahahah, it’s fine, that’s not too bad.

K: Jeez, I told you it was impossible, I can’t park an RV this big! I’ve pretty much only ever driven compacts!

F: No no, it was incredibly exciting.

K: What is that supposed to mean!?

F: Oh nothing, don’t worry about it. Anyway, if the back is too hard, shall we try it again from the front?

K: Are you a demon!

[Long time no see Nanny – plus alpha]

From the other side of the door, I could hear Kohme and Dr Lahzt’s voices. Even as I thought I should leave, I inadvertently overheard them.

“Hey, do this for me, please.”

“You sure?”

“It’s been a long time, so it’ll probably hurt a little, but… I’m nervous…”

“I understand. I’ll be gentle.”

“I’m sure I’ll be alright if it’s you, Mr Lahzt.”

Knock knock knock! By the time I realized it, I’d already knocked on the door.

“Come in. Oh, Mr Kahzam.”

“Kohme… uh? What is that?”

“Oh, this piercing… Well, it’s a type of decoration that you stab through your ear. I thought I’d like to be able to put them in both sides, not just the one, but my hole closed back up… If I did it myself, it’d probably end up getting infected, so I figured I should have a physician do it. I’m glad Mr Lahzt was here.”

“Doctor…”

“Yeah what? (grin grin)”

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“Ah– You can’t just rub it like that… You’ll hurt it…”

Knock knock knock! *open*

“Didn’t even wait this time!”

“Dr Lahzt, Kohme– What are you doing now?”

“Oh, Mr Kahzam, look look! The prince has started helping out with the cooking lately! A veggie salt rub. You just put it in a bag and shake it around, but still… Everything turned to crumbs for some reason, but it is tasty.”

“Ouji helped out!”

“What is Dr Lahzt doing here? … Shall we go?”

“Oo he’s mad! Kahzam over there getting quietly pissed. (grin grin)”

[Wait just a minute! Mr Idine]

When I was staying at the royal palace, before I’d gone to Shiz Cagna, I bumped into someone coming down the hall.

“Go– good afternoon.”

“Ah… Kohme. Sorry about the other day… I wasn’t able to offer you any help.”

“Uh…”

“Is that boy alright? That’s your child, right, with Lord Fatido?”

“… No?”

“It’s alright, you don’t have to hide it from me… but when Lady Solamire and His Highness adopt that child, if they get suspicious and send in a blood test it’ll be politically awkward huh. Maybe you could pretend this is Lahzt’s kid, then?”

“Wait just a minute please.”

“Lahzt isn’t taking advantage of you on that point? If you really want to keep your secret, then be my woman.”

“How far do the wings of your imagination spread!?”