It's great to have Ruijerd back! With tales of Aisha's intelligence and commanding nature, as well as Rudeus' beloved master Roxy
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Well, yeah, figures Ruijerd would HAVE to bring up Eris, even if Rudeus would rather talk about anything other than her after all this time...but Ruijerd knows Eris well enough, as well as her feelings for Rudeus, to know that there was probably more to her message than what Rudeus understood. And maybe if he thinks back on it, or is willing to some day hear her out, he'll understand. Though Rudeus seems content with his life now
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Is there anything better in this world than waking up next to your loving wife and getting to discuss things and how to live with your sisters with her
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Definitely some tension between Ruijerd and Badi from their battles in the Laplace War, but at least they're not ready to throw down again right then and there (seem like Rudy defused that situation just a dad)
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Dang, Norn really wants to be anywhere other than living with her brother. If it's not that he attacked their dad, it's that he's with another woman. But she's stuck with him for now
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Not often you have a little sister who would rather be your maid than go to school, but Aisha is smart enough that she can make that happen. Meanwhile Norn would rather live in the dorm than live with her family, and considering her attitude...maybe that would be for the best
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So Norn is really self-conscious about being the half-sibling, especially because of her own mothers' view of her status as a concubine and apparently Zenith's mother sharing that view. I wonder if Norn views her in a same way? But Rudy fully acknowledges her as his sister and that's what matters
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Rudy was THIS close to being in the doghouse when he got caught with multiple (small-chested) womens' underwear in a bag given to him by Linia and Pursena. I guess they meant well, knowing his tastes, but thank goodness people can believe in Rudy's character here. And Sylphie doesn't have to worry about him looking to other womens' undies for satisfaction. And of course Ariel makes it about their happy sex life
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(Why do I think Ariel is going to do more with that underwear than just give it back...)
Norn still has a bad attitude and doesn't want to talk to Rudy, or anyone, but at least her brother won't let anyone intimidate her. But now it seems like she's turning into a shut-in
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