Finish dinner.

After all is said and done, even though your slice of cake did have more honey than you desired, it was far less than Summer's usual shenanigans entail. Now the room is nearly empty. People have gone off to chat, train, play, or already get some sleep, though as you yawn deeply and lean backwards, you realize that Laira hasn't been present at all. Of course, not everybody comes to every meal, as people have their own schedules, or even their own supplies of food, though you can't help but think of her now that you're wearing such an impressive creation made by her hands, and of course aided by Mina.

You stand up and stretch, and Peony follows.

"Thank you for bringing me here," Peony says. As she brings her hand back past the flower in her leafy hair, she steps closer, and her sweet floral fragrance wafts beneath your nose. There she remains for what feels like a lengthy moment, though in reality, it isn't much time before she pushes her petal-soft lips against your own.

There you wrap your arms around her and tug her in close. The two of you kiss affectionately, and after you slowly pull away, she looks up to you with bright eyes.

"But let's go back outside," she says. "I miss the dirt and the sky."

"Of course. I need some air anyway, and I've got something I want to do before bed."

Then together, the two of you proceed out of the castle and back into the village that has slowly come together, surrounded by the tall dark walls that keep everyone safe and secure. Peony departs for now, back into her own garden of trees and flowers that she's grown all around the area. You're left on your own again, though not for long. You feel the presence of all who care for you and each other when you're in Castle Phoenix. If you wanted Peony to spend more time with you now, you could, though you made a promise to someone. Others will have to wait. For your suit of armour is completed, and while the skillful hands behind it may be resting, you'd like to see for yourself. Knowing Laira, she may not sleep knowing there's something to be done.

You walk down the pathway, all the way until you come to her house and shop. The sun as gone down completely now. With fall having arrived, it doesn't stay bright as long, and there's a chill to the air, though it isn't frigid. You live up in the mountains, so you consider yourself lucky not to be shivering cold.

After stepping up to the door, you give it a knock and wait.