Musings from a McDonell

Chocolove McDonell rested his chin on his hand and ate his evening meal with a bored expression. His best buddy Ren was ignoring him the whole time and was busy chatting with his new found friend, the princess of Kouri. They became really close because of their Society of Royals homework to the point that Prince Ren had invited Princess Pirika to their favorite dining table. It seemed that they had shared enough stories to write into several pages of essay already.

Chocolove sighed. He couldn't wait for his other best friend Lyserg to come to school again. At least somebody would talk to him even if the conversation would turn out to be an entire derision of his comic personality (or oddity according to Ren). He can't wait for Lyserg's cousin, Jeanne to appear by the table again. Her seat was currently taken by the bubbly princess of Kouri. If Jeanne were there, he would have some inspiration not to mention a very good view as he gobbled up his dessert of chocolate truffles. Chocolove thought it's really unfair that Ren always gets the attention of good-looking girls in the academy. On the other hand, maybe it was better that way knowing how the Kaminari prince had recently lost the love of his life.

It was good for Ren to make friends with Pirika but what Chocolove couldn't fathom was how easily the two forgot about the brewing hatred between their kingdoms. The Tao heir, in particular, would consistently voice out his deep suspicions for the two kingdoms on the other side of the Great Spirit's river. Apparently, it would only take a few days for Ren to leave his speculations in the past and make friends with the enemy.

How very ironic if Ren would fall for the talkative Pirika. Chocolove taught. But that would complicate matters because of Lyserg's feelings for the girl which Ren didn't know about. And then there were Jeanne's feelings for Ren, too although she won't admit it to her cousin or to him. Chocolove grabbed his hair in frustration. He was starting to feel the pressure building inside of him. He must quickly find a girl of his own so that he won't get stuck in the middle trying to fix whatever broken relationship would result from all of these nonsense.

"Acting funny again Chocolove? What's wrong with you?" A familiar voice asked from behind him.

"This is nothing Lyserg... I'm just eating so much chocolate truffles, they are hurting my head." After pausing for a minute and realizing who he was talking to, Chocolove shot up from his seat with glee. "Lyserg! Jeanne! I'm so happy to see you both! Renny is being a meanie!"

The pair sitting across him also stood up to greet the two.

"My deep condolences Jeanne…" Ren took the girl's hand and squeezed it hard.

"I heard from Lyserg about your loss, too. I'm sorry about what happened to your fiancée," Jeanne responded with a pat on the Kaminari prince's shoulder.

"Condolence Jeanne…" Pirika lowered her eyes. That was the first time she had talked to the elegant Duchess of Mont St. Michel.

After giving Ren a confused look, Lyserg greeted the Kouri princess with a friendly smile. It's good to see you, Pirika. It was what he wanted to say but "Pirika… you're here.." were the words that came out of his mouth. Lyserg wanted to slap his face.

"Oh.. I'm just discussing homework with Ren. I'm sorry for intruding your place… Maybe I should go now…" Pirika took her books from the chair beside her.

No, don't go. It's okay for you to stay here. But Lyserg only let out an inaudible whisper.

"Thanks for the stories Ren. Maybe we could continue tomorrow?" The princess of Kouri smiled at him.

"Sure, I'll see you after classes, same time, same place," Prince Ren waved at her.

"Why are you giving me that suspicious look Lyserg?" the Kaminari prince asked his friend as soon as Pirika left the dining hall.

"Nothing. It seemed a lot of things had transpired in here while we were away. Would you care to orient us?"

"Amm… do you want some chocolate truffles?" Chocolove shoved the plate in between the two. This is going to be difficult.