Start the next day.

After rising up from your bed and making your way to the Great Hall to feast on a hearty breakfast made by the hands of a friendly bee, you step foot outside and ponder what you should do as you continue to wait for the Sports Festival to begin. There's too much uncertainly to properly plan much more than you have already. Amara spending some time with you the night prior was a pleasant distraction from the chaos of the world. If you could keep having moments like that for the rest of your life, you'd certainly be happy. The sun finally rises high enough to peek over the grand stone walls around your land, and up ahead you see a girl patiently, or impatiently, waiting for something, as she does seem to be standing in place, though her fingers are fidgeting quite obviously in front of her waist.

It's Eva, dressed once again in her more Earthen attire. The poofy top she wears, low to reveal her supple shoulders, wafts in the breeze, and they're tucked into a pair of denim-like shorts just like before, which tightly, though comfortably squeeze her pillowy thighs. Her brand new purse is still with her, hanging over her shoulder, but now she's done herself up more in face, with darker lashes, a thin line tracing her eyes, and a subtle, pale blush to her cheeks--while minimal, she knows exactly how to work with the natural cuteness of her face, which has surprised you in the past, considering how childish she can sometimes act. It's easy to forget that she was once considered a noble.

"You look absolutely beautiful," you say softly as you approach, seeing no need to hold back.

Now her cheeks do turn a not so subtle red, but she smiles. "I uh, y-yeah I... Th-Thank you," she fumbles out before clearing her throat. "Thank you, Kyle." Then she pauses as she looks into your eyes, but just as it starts to feel awkward, she blurts out, "Please go on a date with me!"

"Ah, you don't have to shout." So we're really doing this, huh? I wasn't sure how serious people were being back there, but both Amara and Eva took action immediately. "Of course I will, though I feel kinda underdressed now with how amazing you look. All I'm wearing is my comfy home clothes and a sword... and magic boots, and a ring?"

She giggles. "Silly. I dressed up cuz I wanted to, not cuz I wanted you to." Then she steps over quickly and slips her arm right beneath yours. "I already know you and Amara watched the stars last night, so we need to do something equally as pleasant. Just for a little bit."

"Did you have something in mind?"

Eva nods--cute, fluffy ears bouncing atop her head. "Come with me."

"All right. Let's go then," you say, taking a step forward with her tightly held against you. "But what is it?"

As the two of you walk down the path towards the exit gates, she whispers, "It's a secret," before looking up towards you. "Hey, uhm... D-Do you remember way back, when you chose me of all people to go to that ball?"

"Of course I do. Do you remember that dress you wore?"

"I do!"

"Why do you ask?"

Looking away again, she tugs you in tighter and lets out a quiet giggle under her breath. "Nothing," she says before a long sigh. "It was... just nice. Really nice."