Deceit

Lory returned to the Cestine palace while carrying a box of Taiyaki when she entered the King's study room Fred was in the midst of tidying up a few files with Clift helping him. When they heard the door open up Fred and Clift simultaneously turned toward the door."

You're back earlier than I thought?" Fred looked at his watch and commented.

Lory handed Clift the Taiyaki box and replied, "With all the work we have, how can I walk around the city with a calm mind?"

"Since you're so considerate, I just happened to have sorted out what work we need to finish today," Fred patted the pile of documents on the table with a big smile.

Lory stared at the pile of papers with a helpless look, it seemed like she wouldn't sleep again today, should she be grateful that she had severe insomnia?

Lory walked around the table and pulled out a chair to sit down after which Fred immediately placed over the files that Lory needed to check on the table.