It is only when Schwab's embarrassment becomes evident that you realize the terrible misunderstanding that has occured.
- Plot Recap
Tina:
So... I guess that's what happened. I made the cookies for Toto. But it seems the defendant got the wrong idea... O never imagined anything like this would happen. At least we've cleared up the misunderstanding between the two lovers.
Matthieu:
Ha?
Leyn:
They weren't the only ones with a misunderstanding.
Matthieu:
So who's this Toto? We thought you liked our idiot chief judge!
Navigator:
Yeah, though that never made much sense. But where did we go wrong?
Tina:
it's my fault. It's an embarrassing situation so i was being very vague. I should have explained things better before asking you all to help. Although i don't understand how even you got it wrong, Schwab. We've hardly even spoken apart from the normal work and social chat. I mean, it's obvious when someone likes you, right? That's just something people can tell.
Schwab:
Enough. Please don't say any more. Whis is all... irrelevant. The important matter at had is... Everyone is the Hall of Justice thinks my nickname is Toto Judge Jr. and those assistant judges on the panel must already have told everyone!!! And soon every noble in Lumpolis Gardens society will have heard the news!!! And it's all because of you and those stupid cookies and that stupid card!!! You're a bunch of love-addled morons! And clingy troublesome women... You're all the same!
Tina:
I-I'm so very sorry!
Leyn:
Hey. Tina might have made a mistake. But you're being too harsh on her, Schwab.
Carleen:
I'm not exactly sure what's been going on. I'm relieved Tina doesn't have a crush on Schwab though.
Schwab:
... Sigh... Okay, let's get back to business. The broken statue at Lumpolis Countryard has nothing to do with Mr.Byron. Which is lucky for you. I don't want to see him turning up with any new indictments. Now go and get ready for the case hearing. Go on, out!
Outside the Hall of Justice, Lumpolis Gardens
Matthieu:
Pfft! Hey, did you lot notice Schwab's expression? You were great, Tina. So ruthless!
Leyn:
Heheh. I bet he's never had a woman talk to him like that before.
Tina:
Oh, please don't tease me... I'm sorry. I got all of us into trouble.
Navigator:
That doesn't matter. But what i want to know is- Tina, you told us you met this man in the garden at Schwab;s manor? So if it wasn't Schwab, who was it?
Tina:
Oh, this terrible misundestanding is all my fault. Let me try and explain it properly...
Tina:
I was in the garden at Salar Manor. And i did run into Schwab. He was sitting by himself, reading and drinking tea. He noticed me right away and was surprised that anyone would turn up in such a secluded spot. But while he noticed me, he failed to see there was another unexpected guest nearby.
Tina:
In the bushes behind Schwab, i saw Tot's furry little head sticking out of the leaves. He was trembling as he gazed at me. I think he was worried i'd give away his hiding place. After all, nobody wants an Eclipsite in their hedge. But he was so cute and he was clearly harmless. The poor thing had got lost in that huge garden. In fact, i'd even seen him brush some flies away from Schwab's teacup. That was before Schwab noticed me. After the Moonlight Salon, i rushed back to the garden. I tiik his hand and led him safely out of Salar Manor.
Tina:
I had to wear my new gloves to make sure mt Lumina and his Darkflow didn't collide. He could understand Universese, although he could only say a few basic words. And on Mooncrown Day, shortly after we met, i received a present front him. That's it. That's the whole story.
Navigator:
(Wow. So even an ordinary little Eclipsite has a name...)
Leyn:
Hang on. Didn't you say something about him not replying to your letters?
Tina:
Well, he won't have an address in Lumpolis, will he? I wrote back to the return address on the present but never heard anything back.
Matthieu:
And you said you hadn't had a chance to sneak a meeting with him?
Tina:
Yes. We haven't run into each other at all. I can't find him anywhere.
Leyn & Matthieu:
And when you said he gets noticed wherever he goes...
Tina:
Surely you can understand that. An Eclipsite in Lumpolis is bound to cause a panic.
Navigator:
So when you denied you were in love...
Leyn:
Eclipsites live to attack Aurorians. Is there such a thing as a harmless Eclipsite? If there is i'd love to see one for myself.
Tina:
I think it's some kind of unnecessary feeling, yes. But it's too weird to call it love. O wouldn't talk about it in romantic terms. I just want to look after himm.
Matthieu:
But anyway, i can't stand Eclipsites either. *sniff sniff* Miss Tina, i'm not trying to alarm anyone, but you seem to have the stench of an Eclipsite about you.
Tina:
Huh? You can still smell it after such a long time...? Sorry...
Carleen:
As i stated before, the law is the law in Lumpolis. I cannot let this slide. There's no sign of the Eclipsite you mentioned on any of the arrest sheets from the guards. So, should this matter be brought to its conclusion here?
Tina:
Oh. Thank you, Lady Carleen. And as part of the Hall of Justicem i know the stakes. For Auroriands, adopting an Eclipsite is not an uncommon fantasy. I'm sorry to have caused everyone such trouble... Let's return to the case and try our best to invetigate further.
Leyn:
It's not as if all you brought was trouble. Didn't something interesting happen as a result of all this? Tina, you... you really played everyone in the Romance Division for fools.
Matthieu:
Hahahahaha! Right! I definitely made the right decision when i chose to work with you. I certainly did encounter so much more than i had bargained for.
Tina:
Haha. Well, we might not have made much progress with the casem but my cookies definitely caused some entertainment. But! I feel the same way as all of you...
Bang-!
Carleen:
Tina!? Tina! What's wrong with her... Hey, don't just stand there, come and help!
Matthieu:
Phew! Don't worry, she's just fallen asleep.
Leyn:
It's been a very exciting day. She must have been exhausted.
Matthieu:
I'll have one of my servants pick her up in a carriage and take her home.
Loewe:
Huff Puff. Lady Carleen...
Matthieu:
Ah, Loewe. You'll have to do better than this if you wants to be a Salar sevant.
Carleen:
Spit it out!
Loewe:
Lady Carleen, you were right. Those guards were all wearing Troy heraldry. And there's something strange about the Moonlight Salon too.
Leyn:
What?
Loewe:
There's always ab Eclipsite attack when one of those salons ends. And the nearly statue's head always missing. I'm sorry, that's all i could find out.
Lumpolis Soldier:
...
Carleen:
You've done great work, Loewe. And you'll be able to rest soon. But not yet!
