Chapter 16: “Why don’t you kiss me?"

Once they had returned, Lucy,  having observed the strange changes in mana from her brother and his men, decided it would be a good idea to take a look at Lucia. She told this to Keitel before making her way to Lucia.

She knocked lightly at Lucia's door before entering. She found Lucia staring out the window quietly.

"Your Majesty," Lucy called, interrupting Lucia reverie, "Lucia?"

Lucia glanced back but her eyes returned to the window.

"What is it?" Lucia's voice was cold, almost annoyed.

"I'm sorry for disturbing you," Lucy said patiently. It was only natural after their long journey and the ordeal Lucia had experienced for there to be some awkwardness.

"I wondered if you might let us look you over. We don't yet know the full effects of the void. My brother and his men showed some abnormalities since returning. I wanted to make sure you weren't experiencing the same effect," Lucy explained.