Consort's Path: Lynt Akedia

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# Book 1: A Gently Sleeping Prince

## Chapter 1

Four of the five princes are arguing over the main character, and it’s more uncomfortable than flattering. Lynt, however, doesn’t seem to have any interest in her. This is the reason she doesn’t immediately run from him when she later sees him napping under a tree. However, she leaves all the same. She doesn’t feel comfortable letting her guard down around someone she doesn’t know and was afraid one or both of them might attract more princes.

## Chapter 2

The main character finds Lynt sleeping in the same place again the next day. Tino arrives and tries to wake Lynt because his lectures are about to begin. Lynt spots the main character and greets her with a "good morning." She awkwardly returns his greeting and is shocked when he crawls over to where she is and plops his head in her lap requesting, "a few more minutes." He also suggests that she nap with him. Robin makes a comment that Lynt's like a cat. Lynt mutters that Robin is the cat right before falling asleep again. Robin and Tino have an exchange that leaves the main character feeling warm and fuzzy inside; she's still baffled by Lynt's behavior, but is comfortable.

The story picks up again after her classes end. The main character gets lost while trying to find her way back to her room. Robin is with her. They duck into one of the class rooms in an attempt to find a lantern to light the hallway. Unfortunately, the lanterns she finds must be lit with magic. Suddenly, the lanterns in the back of the classroom light up revealing a just-waking-up Lynt. He lights the rest of the lanterns in the room and asks her why she didn't light any them when she walked in. When she tells him she can't light a fire with magic, Lynt lights the lantern in her hands for her. The main character finds the gesture sweet, but Robin is impressed. The cat didn't think Lynt was capable of doing anything because it seemed everyone else was doing everything for him. Lynt isn't bothered by the unintentionally rude comment and expresses that there's no point in him doing things that don't need to be done.

There's another break in the story. Classes are over again and the main character decides to practice her magic. She tries to light a candle, but is unable. Lynt wanders over and offers to watch her practice. She initially doesn't want him to waste his time because she has no idea what she's doing. However, Lynt insists that's why he should observe. As he watches, Lynt offers some advice. None of it was helpful. They start talking about her world and Lynt is surprised by how different it sounds. He asks about her parents and she tells him her only family is her cat. Lynt seems saddened by that. At this point, Tino comes looking for Lynt. Before he leaves, Lynt offers to help teach the main character magic if she continues to have trouble with it.

## Chapter 3

Lynt has been helping the main character with her magic, but she's still having trouble with the visualization step. While sitting in the Lounge for non S Rank students, Rio suggests they try a breathing exercise together. Fenn interrupts this and starts flirting with her. Guy arrives and the two start arguing/flirting (with Fenn doing the flirting). Other students in the lounge get uncomfortable a leave while Rio considers stepping in. Lynt, however, arrives and immediately breaks up the kind-of-fight by physically putting himself between Fenn and Guy and reminding them that fighting isn't allowed. He tells Fenn to stop doing what he's doing and Guy to be nicer to the main character if he wants her to like him. Guy leaves and is shortly followed by Fenn. Lynt takes the main character by the hand and leads her out of the room. They stop somewhere in the hallway. When he turns to face her, he runs his fingers through her hair and starts caressing her cheek. The main character doesn't do anything to stop him because she doesn't think he'll do much else. Lynt asks if she'll be his paramour. The main character is shocked and asks why he wants to date her.

### Perspective: Reason to Teach

Lynt is practically falling asleep while Tino tries to help him change into his nightclothes. He thinks to himself that he could dress himself, but didn't want to bother Tino if his valet would rather do it. Tino excitedly asks Lynt if he'll be teaching the main character magic again. Lynt thinks about this for a minute. He has been helping her practice magic after her lectures lately. However, despite the tips and tricks he's tried sharing with her, he doesn't seem to be helping much. There's just something about it that's not making sense to her, and Lynt doesn't know how to explain it since it comes to him as easily as breathing. Lynt tells Tino that the main character was planning on studying alone today since she hasn't been making much progress. Tino seems disappointed since he thinks Lynt was trying so hard. Lynt isn't so sure about that though. Teaching her magic is a bit of a bother, but he notices he doesn't seem able to leave well enough alone when it comes to her. Thinking she doesn't have a home in this strange new world she's found herself in or the world she came from since her parents passed away, Lynt thinks teaching her magic is the least he can do for her. Tino finishes dressing Lynt as Lynt wonders how her studies are going. Curiosity gets the better of him and he decides to check on her. Tino figures this out, is beside himself with happiness, and cheers after Lynt like an proud parent. Lynt secretly wishes Tino would stop, but doesn't have the energy to reply as he leaves the room.

## Chapter 4

Lynt responds that if the other princes think the two of them are dating, they won't argue over her anymore. The main character thinks that clever, and asks if he loves her. He says he doesn't, but a fake relationship would mean less fighting. The main character decides to agree. Lynt takes her by the hand again and takes her to his room. As she's looking around, she's reminded of Guy's room (a reference to chapter 1 of the Princes' Path). Lynt leads the main character over to his bed, and she starts panicking. He pats her head until she calms down. Lynt lays down on the bed, pulls her down next to him, and starts to doze off while cuddling her. He mumbles something about how paramours were supposed to sleep together. The main character tries to clarify that that would only be the case if they were actually paramours, not just faking it. Lynt, however, doesn't respond because he's already asleep.

The main character is woken up by a screaming and understandably shocked Tino. The main character, still being held in Lynt's arms, pushes off the sleeping prince so she can sit up. Before she can explain, Lynt wakes up, props himself up on his elbows, says good morning to the main character, kisses her cheek, and smiles at her in a way that makes her a blushing mess. Tino asks if the nature of their relationship is a romantic one. The main character tries to explain what's going on, but Lynt cuts her off, rolls over, and cuddles up to her again. This almost causes her to fall back into a laying down position, and she mentally muses that Lynt is a lot stronger than he looks. Tino tells Lynt he can't to back to sleep. Lynt's grip on the main character loosens enough for her to slip out of the bed. As the main character wonders what she's gotten herself into, Tino tends to Lynt.

## Chapter 5

The story picks up again after the main character's classes have ended for the day. She heads back to her room and is caught, a bit off guard, by Lynt. He's there to bring her back to his room to spend the night again. When she asks why he wants them to share a bed, Lynt says it's because they're paramours, and that's just want paramours do. When they're in front of Lynt's room he says she should move into his chambers. The main character is confused by this because their relationship is fake; what's the point of doing this literally behind closed doors?

Tino appears in the doorway and invites the main character in. He says he's prepared a nightdress for her, several in fact. The main character tires to argue, but can't when she sees the way Lynt is looking at her. He looks so hopeful she doesn't have the heart to say no. Once inside, Tino brings out enough sleepwear to open his own store. Lynt picks up one of the nightgowns and comments that it looks comfortable. Tino agrees and notes that it matches Lynt's sleepwear, and that "matching outfits are one of the greatest symbols of solidarity within a relationship." The main character chooses the pajamas closest to her due to their proximity and Tino shows her where she can change.

As the main character is disrobing in the bathroom, she wonders if coed room sharing is allowed at the academy. Lynt suddenly enters the bathroom with the nightgown he pointed out earlier. He switches it with the nightgown the main character had chosen stating that his pick looked more comfortable. The main character freezes, and Lynt hardly seems to notice her state of undress. He tells her not to worry because they're paramours. He promptly leaves the main character baffled and flustered.

When she wakes up the next morning in Lynt's bed, Lynt isn't beside her. The main character notices he's standing by the window. She gets up and joins him. Several small birds are perched on his hands. Tino enters the room and explains the birds brought a letter for Lynt. Tino asks if the letter is from "the kingdom" (meaning Akedia). Lynt confirms it is. However, he doesn't seem to care at all about the letter as he's entirely preoccupied with petting the birds. The birds look to be enjoying themselves as much as Lynt. The main character comments that Lynt is a good person. Her cat's not sure if he agrees, but he is certain that Lynt is different from the other princes and isn't likely to do anything to scare or offend her.

The story picks up again as the two are headed to one of Lynt's lectures holding hands. The main character is hesitant, but Lynt is insistent that paramours hold hands and  asks the main character to trust him. The main character gives in and the two enter the lecture hall. The room falls silent. Fenn is the first to speak asking why Lynt and the main character are holding hands. When Lynt informs him the main character will be attending the lecture with him, Roy points out that the lecture is intended for S Rank students. Lynt cuts him off by saying she is his paramour. Guy asks what Lynt means, and Lynt replies he meant what he said. There's a stare down between the two and room becomes tense.

## Chapter 6

The tension in the room is broken by Professor Hawke when he arrives. He's surprised to see the main character and asks why she's there. Lynt explains she's going to take the class with him and finds a seat with her. Hawke doesn't bother asking any more questions and chooses to begin his lecture instead. The other S Ranks don't offer resistance either. When class ends, the main character grabs Lynt and hurries him back to his room to avoid any fights or arguments with the other princes.

Upon entering the room, Tino offers to make them some tea. The main character sits on the couch with Lynt, and Lynt leans his head on her shoulder. She asks Lynt if announcing their relationship was a good idea. He believes it was and reassures her that everything will be fine. Tino then returns with the tea.

Some time passes. The main character is drinking tea with Fenn and Toa in the S Rank common room. Lynt is curled up next to the main character and using her shoulder as a pillow. He asks to hold her hand and once she agrees, he falls back to sleep. Fenn comments that he's gotten used to seeing them like this because they're always together. He also notes that at first he thought it was some kind of trick, but now thinks Lynt genuinely loves her. Fenn's comments make the main character a little uncomfortable. She thinks that Fenn is wrong, but that's exactly what she and Lynt were going for. It seems everyone believes the two are in a real relationship. At first, Toa was concerned Lynt was only dating the main character for her powers. He doesn't think that anymore. Toa comments that it's surprising that she's gotten used to Lynt's pace. That statement she honestly agrees with and the main character thinks to herself about her relationship with Lynt.

The next morning, the main character wakes up next to Lynt in his bed. She hasn't gotten used to it yet, and jolts awake at the sight of him. This doesn't cause Lynt to even stir in his sleep. His hair's a little messy, so the main character starts to comb her fingers through it. This doesn't wake him up either. Tino walks in and is surprised to see Lynt still asleep. The main character quickly pulls her hand away from Lynt's hair. They talk for a while and this seems to wake Lynt up. He starts feeling around for her hand, which she offers for him to hold. Lynt proceeds to sit up, kiss her cheek, and say good morning. The main character's cat flies over from where he was sleeping on the couch and greets her too.

The topic turns to sending the main character back to her own world. Tino had been charged with looking into the matter, but hasn't found a way yet. The main character is surprised to hear that Tino even knows she's from another world. She's also surprised that they would go through so much trouble for her. Lynt tells her to be patient and they'd find a way to help her get home. He smiles and squeezes her hand a little to reassure her more. She returns the smile, but hearing that doesn't make her happy.

### Perspective: My So-Called Paramour

Lynt wakes up before the main character and watches her sleep. He thinks of how expressive she is when she's awake and the face she made before joining him in bed. The way she looks at him now is a bit different than the way she looked at him when they first became paramours. In Akedia, paramours are meant to stay together forever and sharing a bed is part of that, but Lynt thinks to himself that must not be the case where the main character is from. Even so, he worries that if he leaves her on her own, the others will start fighting over her again. Lynt reminds himself that he's just supposed to be protecting her from that and has to be careful to not fall in love with her. Tino notices that Lynt's awake and greets him. Lynt says he's going back to bed, to which Tino responds he'll wake him later. Lynt tries to go back to sleep, but memories of what happened in the lecture hall keep him awake. Guy was furious at him and Roy didn't look terribly excited either to be told the main character was Lynt's paramour. Lynt worries that a war will likely break out if she remains in Saligia. He catches Tino before the valet makes it out of the room. Lynt asks Tino to look into finding a way for the main character to get back to her own world. Tino initially agrees, and a second later is very confused by what Lynt means by "her own world." Lynt tells Tino that the main character is from an alternate realm. Tino's surprised for a minute, but admits that it makes sense. Tino asks if it would be best for her to go back. He looks sad, but Lynt isn't sure why. Tino tries again, noting that she's Lynt's paramour. Lynt insists that she'd be happier in her own world, but his stomach twists in a knot when he says it. He thinks what he's proposing makes sense, but for some reason, it's making him uneasy. However, Lynt doesn't want to be bothered with trying to figure out what this feeling is. Tino leaves and Lynt goes back to bed. The main character cuddles up to him. As she does this, Lynt can't help thinking that sending her home is the only way to avoid a war from breaking out. Still, he shifts the covers over her and snuggles up to her as well.

## Chapter 7

After her lecture ends, the main character goes the the common room for A, B, and C Rank students. She's been spending a lot of time with Lynt in the S Rank common room and lectures, and is glad to have a moment alone. Two of her friends, Sherry and Rio, enter the common room and strike up a conversation with her. Sherry comments that Lynt has never taken an interest in women before, and she is awed by how infatuated he seems to be with the main character. Sherry then asks what the main character likes about Lynt. The main character hesitates for a moment before answering that he's sweet and sleeping with him is like cuddling with a giant teddy bear. Sherry understands and notes that Lynt is very kind. Rio seconds this stating Lynt is comforting.

Lynt shows up and tells Rio, who is sitting next to the main character, to move over. He proceeds to sandwich himself between the main character and the Volerian prince. He takes the main character's hand, pulls it in his lap, and starts rubbing her knuckles with his thumb as Sherry muses that the main character has managed to make Lynt jealous. The main character doesn't believe that's what's happening, but doesn't say anything. When she asks Lynt why he's there, he replies that he came for her. He smiles, puts an arm around her shoulders, combs his fingers through her hair, and kisses her forehead. He asks her to go back to his room with him. Lynt then buries his face in her hair and kisses her shoulder. The main character only seems to be bothered by this display of affection being public. She agrees to go with him when he rubs his cheek against hers making her think he's about to kiss her. She says goodbye to Rio and Sherry before herding Lynt out of the common room.

Instead of going to Lynt's room, the pair go to the S Rank common room, where Lynt proceeds to cling to the main character like a wet tshirt. She doesn't mind though. She tells him he doesn't have to cling to her when no one else is around. The main character tries to make this point several times, but Lynt only responds with some variation of "why?" When the main character reminds Lynt that they're not really paramours, he tells she doesn't need to worry because he won't fall in love with her. The main character is hurt by this, and decides to give up on the point she was trying to make.

The next day, Lynt is teaching one of the main character's classes. After about five minutes, he tells everyone to study on their own. The main character decides to work on lighting a fire with magic and succeeds. Lynt compliments her and asks her why she's putting so much effort into learning how to use magic. The main character guesses his confusion stems from the fact that she won't need magic one she's back home. The main character tells him she wants to be prepared in case things don't go as planned and that she doesn't want to have any regrets. Lynt doesn't seem to understand, but wishes her luck before walking away. The main character is equally baffled by this exchange.

## Chapter 8

A few days later, Tino runs up to the main character in a panic asking if she's seen Lynt. She hasn't. Tino explains that Lynt runs off on his own from time to time before continuing his search. As the main character thinks about looking for Lynt as well, she's approached by Guy. They have a short exchange about Lynt's whereabouts and Guy notes that as long as she's with Lynt everything will be fine. When the main character expresses confusion over his statement, Guy explains that Akedia hates conflict. He leaves shortly after.

The main character finds Lynt after the sun sets in the library. She tells Lynt she was looking for him prompting Lynt to ask if she needed him for something. When she says she didn't, Lynt takes her further into the library. Well hidden is a cozy little nook with a sofa. Lynt explains it's a secret place that Chino[Tino] doesn't know about. She wonders why he's showing this to her. As if to answer her, Lynt explains that he brought her there because she is his paramour. He then invites her to sit next to him. After she sits down, Lynt hands her and old book. It's a book about elementary magic and he thinks it will help her improve her skills. She worries that Lynt is so smart that something he considers "elementary" will still be too advanced for her. Even though she doesn't voice her concern, Lynt comments that he read the book when he was a child.

### Normal Interlude 1

As the main character reads the elementary magic book, Lynt reads something else. The couch they're sitting on is fairly large, but they're sitting shoulder to shoulder. She steals a glance at Lynt who comments that being with her is nice. He closes the book he's reading and holds her hand. She squeezes his hand and says his hands are always warm. She wonders if that's why he's always tired as he rests his head on her shoulder. When she asks if he's going to take a nap, he answers that he feels safe enough with her to fall asleep. He wonders if it's because they're paramours.

### Premium Interlude: Soft Kisses

As the main character reads the elementary magic book, Lynt asks if he can touch her. Since Lynt usually just clings to her whenever he feels like it, she asks why he suddenly asked for her permission. Lynt doesn't know. He touches her cheek and then they kiss. Green flames shoot up around him. Lynt muses about how nice it is to kiss her and hold her when he sleeps. He asks if she likes it too. The main character hesitates in answering. She enjoys those things as well, but isn't sure how to respond since their relationship is meant to be a fake one. He asks if they should try kissing again. The main character agrees and they proceed to make out in the library.

## Chapter 9

The main character is eating dinner with Lynt and notices the only thing he's eaten is bread. When she notes he should eat a more balanced diet, Lynt asks if she will feed him. Tino arrives with soup and a salad and begins to feed Lynt himself. Tino sadly comments that Lynt seems to prefer the main character's company to his and thinks one day she'll claim all of his duties. The main character tries unsuccessfully to cheer Tino up, but mentally thinks the opposite as Lynt has been seeking her out for affection and help more often. Tino tries to shrug the matter off since that level of closeness is the norm for Akedian couples.

After dinner, the main character props a very tired Lynt up as she helps him to a lecture. They encounter Roy at the classroom door. Roy's surprised Tino isn't assisting Lynt. The main character explains that Tino had something else he needed to take care of so she was filling in. Roy comments that Lynt would have probably gone off to sleep somewhere if left on his own before offering to take Lynt off the main character's hands. Lynt tells Roy he's sleepy. The other prince tells Lynt he can sleep all he wants after the lecture's over. Roy helps Lynt into a chair so easily, the main character can't help thinking that Roy must've done this before. She thinks their friendship is nice, but not surprising considering how much Lynt hates conflict.

The main character's own lecture ends and she notices Lynt and Roy at the door. She asks Roy if he brought Lynt to her classroom to see her. Roy confirms that since she handed Lynt off to him earlier, he was there to return Lynt back into her care. She thanks Roy before his little sister, Sherry, comes over to talk to him.

This becomes their routine. One day, the main character notes that Roy and Lynt seem to be very close. Roy comments that a likely reason is that they're the same age. The main character is shocked. She assumed Roy was older since he was so mature. Lynt asks the main character if she's made any progress in her magic studies. When she says she hasn't, Lynt suggests that Roy could give her advice. Lynt also asks if she could go with him and Roy the next day. The main character agrees and looks to Roy to make sure this is okay with him. Roy seems to find Lynt's suggestion perfectly agreeable.

The next day, the main character, Lynt, and Roy enter the S Ranks' common room. Guy, Fenn, and Toa are inside waiting for them. Fenn pats the seat next to him and invites the main character to sit with him. Lynt claims the seat instead and says he's sleepy. Toa wonders if Lynt is ever not tired. While this exchange takes place, the main character thinks to herself that she hasn't seen all of the S Ranks in one place since the night she arrived. Roy asks her if all of them being there was making her uncomfortable. She says "no," but also expresses confusion as to why they're all present. Roy explains that they've gathered together to teach her magic. Lynt rejoins Roy and the main character and adds that he asked them all to come. The main character is surprised Lynt would go through all this trouble for her and how persuasive he could be. Roy comments that Lynt rarely takes action on someone else's behalf, and he and the other S Ranks wanted to encourage Lynt to do it more often. However, the main character is still a little confused. She thinks Lynt was under the impression that her leaning magic was a waste of time since he was trying to find a way to send her home. Still, she appreciates what Lynt is doing for her.

## Chapter 10

After explaining the basics to the main character, Toa lights a candle. He wants her to summon a wind to blow the candle out. Robin cheers her on. She feels something similar to static electricity around her hand, making it feel numb. She yanks her hand back, which makes Toa glare at her. He comments that her efforts were carried out "with all the grace of a drunken frost lizard." He asks if she's really unable to blow the candle out with magic. The main character says she'll try harder next time, which makes Tao sigh. Fenn notes how tough Toa is and laughs a little. Robin feels bad for his owner. Lynt stands up and is a little wobbly. The main character's attention is immediately drawn to him. This makes Toa ask why she's distracted. She apologies and tries to focus on the task at hand again. She's almost immediately distracted again. Lynt's hugging Guy, petting his cheek, and telling Guy he smells good. Fenn laughs and notes that Guy never seems angry with Lynt when he clings to him. Lynt looks at Toa and says if he's too harsh with the main character, it would make him angry. Everyone goes silent, not sure what to do with that information. Roy speaks first, musing that he couldn't imagine Lynt being angry with anyone. Toa also notes that Lynt's statement hardly holds much weight while he's hanging on Guy. Lynt looks to Guy and asks if he said something strange. Guy doesn't answer. Fenn actually wants to know what Lynt is like when he's angry. Roy thinks the sight might be scarier than Fenn's imagining. Toa doesn't think it matters. The main character notices that Lynt somehow managed to ease the tension in the room and marvels again at how he brought all the S Ranks together.

This gathering of the six of them becomes a normal occurrence. The story picks up again a few weeks later after another magic lesson headed by Toa. The main character is making tea while Roy sets out the teacups. She's tired, but Roy notes that she's been making progress. The main character can't argue, and thanks Roy for helping her with the tea. He tells her to think nothing of it because brewing tea is a hobby of his. He also asks if it's okay to drop the formalities as he wants things between them to be casual. The main character asks if that's okay; he's a prince and she's only a C rank. Roy responds that doesn't matter to him and he wants to be friends. She agrees. This makes Roy happy, but his speech is just as formal as it was before. She thinks he's a bit of a goof, but it puts her in a better mood all the same. The main character thinks the tea is done steeping, but Roy suggests letting it go a little longer. She notices the difference the few minutes make and compliments his tea making skills. Roy offers to teach her how to brew tea, which she excitedly accepts. He says if she applies her enthusiasm to her magic studies, she'd master it in no time. He also notes that it seems she's gotten used to life in the magical realm. The main character agrees and thinks about the time she's spent with everyone. Roy asks her if it's all because of Lynt, and she can't disagree. She falls silent though when she realizes that she's not sure if she wants to go back to her old life. Roy notices she's gone quite and asks if she's ok. The main character snaps out of it and makes something up about thinking about how Lynt was having a hard time waking up that morning. Roy says she talks a lot about Lynt, but before she can think of an excuse, he notes it's not surprising considering Lynt is her paramour. Hearing Roy say that hurts the main character. She realizes the reason is because their relationship is fake, but she's in love with Lynt for real.

## Chapter 11

After the tea party, the main character goes with Lynt to his room. As the two hold hands, she thinks about finding some way to thank the S Ranks for all their help. As she's about to mention this to Lynt, they notice another messenger bird. She worries that the message would have to be urgent for the bird to show up so late. Lynt, however, doesn't seem concerned at all. He removes the message from the bird's leg and proceeds to pet the tiny creature. The main character recalls Lynt doing this the last time a messenger bird arrived. Tino tells Lynt his parents will start to worry if he doesn't reply soon. Before the main character has a chance to also insist that he read the message, Lynt says the letter isn't important and will likely only be another request for him to come home. Tino wonders why they would be asking him to return to Akedia, and Lynt offers that Hanneh will be moving into the castle soon. Tino starts saying something about Lynt's wedding, but the main character asks for clarification; there's so much shock and horror in her voice, it causes both Tino and Lynt to stare at her for a moment. Lynt casually clarifies that Hanneh is his betrothed. The main character is shaken and she wonders why Lynt would do the things he did with her (kiss, share a bed, cuddle with her) if he already had a fiancée. Concerned, Lynt approaches her, asking if something's wrong. She says she's going back to her room and runs out into the hallway.

Lynt goes after her and stops her with a hand on her shoulder. She knows if she turns around, she'll probably lose her nerve. So, she doesn't look at him when she tells him to let go of her. Lynt asks her why and notes that she's his paramour. She tries to shake his hand off, but Lynt is persistent. The ruckus the two are making causes a few S Ranks to poke their heads into the hallway. Guy asks what's going on. Fenn asks if they're having a lover's spat. Roy places a hand over Lynt's and suggests he let the main character go. When Lynt asks why, Roy explains that they wouldn't be able to have a productive discussion until she's had some time to calm down. Lynt hesitates, but does release her. Roy asks the main character if she'll go with Lynt to his room. She insists on going to her own room for the night, so Roy offers to escort her there. Lynt makes no further attempt to stop her, but does watch her walk away.

### Perspective: Special Methods

As Lynt watches Roy lead the main character away, Lynt stands confused. Why would she leave? She's his paramour. Fenn sounds amused when he voices his surprise at Lynt having angered a woman. Wanting to hear the story, Fenn accompanies Lynt back to Lynt's room. Guy goes with them as well. Tino makes them tea, but it doesn't taste like anything to Lynt. Lynt questions aloud why the main character is mad at him. Guy asks if Lynt really didn't know how he upset her. Lynt confirms he doesn't. Fenn states it will be hard to make up unless he knows what upset her. Lynt racks his brain to come up with an answer. He proposed they pretend to date to he could protect her. She agreed. So, why was she suddenly denying being his paramour? Guy says Lynt must have some idea of the offense he's caused. Lynt denies it. Fenn suggests he impart some of his secrets to wooing, but Guy thinks that's a bad idea as anything Fenn could offer would be indecent. Fenn ensures his methods are effective; he suggests that Lynt deny everything and enrapture the main character so she thinks of nothing but him. Lynt's not sure about this, but Fenn insists that the main character will forget she was ever mad at him. He also suggests whispering sweet nothings in her ear. Guy, however, warns this will only invite trouble in the future. Fenn thinks his method will afford Lynt the time and opportunity to make up with the main character. Lynt thinks about this. He thinks it's a bit of a bother. He's not sure how he can deny what he did because he doesn't know what he did. He also doesn't know what enrapturing someone would involve. Lynt wonders to himself if he'd even be capable of such a thing. It then occurs to Lynt that he could pamper her into forgiving him. He was perfectly capable of being super nice to her. Aloud, Lynt says "All right" as if he was agree with Fenn. Guy asks if Lynt actually understands, but Lynt simply thanks Fenn. Lynt's plan is to ask the main character why she's mad at him, and then be insanely sweet to her. In his mind, they have to fix their relationship in order to carry on as paramours. He sips his lukewarm tea, satisfied with his plan.

## Chapter 12

Roy invites the main character to the common room for A, B, and C Rank students and she accepts. After sitting there for a while, the main character calms down a little. She feels bad for blowing up at Lynt because he hates conflict and seemed genuinely confused. Roy brings her tea with milk and says it will help calm her nerves. They talk for a while and she learns that Roy's been making tea for years and this kind has been one of Sherry's favorites since they were kids. When Roy asks her what happened between her and Lynt, she doesn't answer. He decides not to push the matter. The main character asks if they can talk about nothing and Roy agrees. At one point, Roy asks the main character if she wants to go back to her original world. She's not sure. She tells Roy if she did, there wouldn't be anyone waiting for her. Roy and another person respond with "What?" and the main character turns around to see Lynt standing in the doorway. He leaves before she can say anything else.

A few days pass and the main character is back to staying in her own room; she hasn't spoken to Lynt since the night of their fight. Sherry makes her tea while the two are in the A, B, and C Rank lounge. It's the same kind of tea Roy made for her the night he was trying to comfort her. Sherry's tea tastes burnt, but the main character pretends otherwise. Violet walks in and tells the main character she has a visitor. Lynt's behind Violet and asks the main character if now's a good time to talk. She's surprised Lynt asked her since usually he does things at his own pace. Either way, she agrees and follows him out of the lounge.

He leads her to the anterior courtyard and things are awkward between the two. Lynt keeps his distance and tells her he's found a way for her to get back to her own world.

## Chapter 13

Lynt specifies saying that he doesn't have definitive proof, but he did find literature on traveling to other worlds. The main character spaces out for a minute wondering if she wants to go back. She realizes she missed something Lynt said and asks him to repeat it. Lynt tells her there's a lot to parse. It's about her world so he asks for her help. She agrees and then asks why he's still trying to help her. The main character doesn't understand why he's doing something nice for her after she blew up at him and then didn't want anything to do with him. He doesn't understand her question at first, but after she rephrases it, he tells her that he wants to be good to her. The main character interprets this to mean that he wanted to be nice to her, and she had been mistaking his kindness for affection. They agree to start working together the following evening before parting ways.

Lynt sat down to dinner before meeting up with the main character. Tino tells him he should eat more than just bread. Lynt says he likes the bread Tino makes. The compliment immediately makes Tino forget everything else until there's a knock at the door. When Tino answers it, he finds Roy on the other side. Roy apologizes for interrupting Lynt's meal. Lynt asks if something's wrong, and Roy inquires what happened between him and the main character. Roy notes that since the fight, the main character and Lynt haven't spent much time together, she's still upset, and Lynt hasn't done anything to make her feel better. Roy asks Lynt what he did and what his intentions are. Lynt explains that he became the main character's paramour so he could protect her. Roy's tone become accusatory and he questions if Lynt was suggesting he didn't become the main character's paramour out of a sense of affection for her. Lynt responds that he won't fall in love with her, and told her as much. Roy sighs angrily and tells Lynt that was the reason she was mad at him. Lynt's eyebrow twitches. Before leaving, Roy tells Lynt he doesn't have the right to be the main character's paramour.

Roy bumps into the main character as she's on her way to meet up with Lynt. He tells her he'd like to talk to her about something important and asks for the honor of her company. He squeezes her hand, her heart flips, and she agrees. Roy takes her to the rooftop garden. She starts feeling a little nervous and Roy tells her that he's in love with her.

### Perspective: A Lover's Right

After Roy leaves, Lynt asks Tino what gives someone the right to be another's paramour. Tino looks sadly at Lynt, but dodges the question. Lynt is more curious why the main character is mad at him now that Roy says he knows the reason. He frowns when he remembers Roy asking him if the reason Lynt became the main characters paramour was something other than affection. Lynt wonders if couples weren't meant to be together unless they were in love. He'd always known who he was going to marry, and imagines they will end up marrying one day. He remembers having other paramours as well. Of course, he defined them as just someone to pass the time with and none of them ever asked him to love them. He thought that was standard for that type of relationship, so he's not sure what to make of what's happening now. Lynt states his confusion and Tino sympathizes with him as he pours Lynt a cup of tea. Lynt wonders if Roy has the right to be the main character's paramour. Roy must want to protect the main character if he was able to get that angry on her behalf. Lynt wonders if that's what it means to have the right to be with someone. Lynt's stomach flops, so he tries to stop thinking about this. He doesn't like the way he's feeling and is afraid it will bring about conflict. Lynt asks Tino for some bread. Tino is surprised since Lynt usually doesn't like to eat, but is happy to get it for him. The room is weirdly quiet when Tino leaves and Lynt wonders if it's always been that way. The main character isn't particularly noisy, but Lynt can't help thinking that the room was brighter with her around. Lynt wonders if he wants to be the main character's paramour. He feels pain as he thinks this, so he closes his eyes and tries to clear his mind.