Around the same time as what was happening at the park, Diana and Mia were at the commercial district, sitting by the outside table of a small coffee shop.
"When are they going to get here?" Diana asked in an exasperated tone while adjusting her sunglasses.
She tapped her finger on the table as the look on her face clearly suggested that her patience was running thin.
"It's only been ten minutes, Principal. Might I add that we're actually the one who arrived early since you didn't want to be late."
"I knew going out to drink with you was a bad idea. I blame you for feeling like absolute garbage. This hangover is killing me."
"Oh, don't scowl like that Principal~ You'll ruin your beautiful face~ Besides, I got your consent, didn't I? You went on your own volition." Mia closed her eyes and bobbed her head up and down, wearing the most smirkiest of smirks.
"Only because you wouldn't quit nagging at me. You also invited me when I was tired of work and in a vulnerable state."
"But it was fun, wasn't it? You sure know how to let loose when you're drunk, hehe."
"I can hardly remember. You know I'm a light drinker, but you just kept on pouring. I don't even remember how I got home."
"You teleported as usual." Mia sipped on her coffee. "Although you would've slept in if I didn't come get you to remind you of this meeting."
"Mmhm. Thanks for that, I guess." Diana sipped on her glass of water.
"Did you hear about what happened near the main road by the river?" Two women could be heard gossiping by the table next to theirs.
"No. What?"
"Apparently there was a crazy person covered in blood yelling and laughing out 'You're dead!'."
"Oh no!" The woman covered her mouth in shock. "Did he hurt anyone?"
"No. Some people say that he was chasing another person who was running on rooftops. Others say he was just a crazy person on the spectrum who finally lost it. Which doesn't sound too far off considering he knocked out Prince Maxwell, Jr."
"Oh, good heavens! I hope he didn't get away. Otherwise, I wouldn't feel safe walking down that street. My husband runs a shoe shop over there as well. I hope he didn't get caught in the crossfire." Tears started falling down the woman's face as the fear crept in.
"Don't worry sweety." She held her hands. "A prefect already caught him with the help of Princess Kiana, and I bet your hubby is fine."
"Thank goodness…"
"You hear that, Diana?"
"What are those twins doing?" Diana rubbed her head. "They were supposed to be training in preparation for next week's tournament. Not play vigilante."
"That's what caught your attention? I'm more interested in the crazy person. She said the prefects got him right? Maybe I should ask Dominik, you know, my boyfriend, about the details."
"Don't start with this again, Mia."
"But Diana~ Is there seriously nobody you're seeing? No secret lover/fiancé I should know about?"
"You're starting to sound like my parents." She rolled her eyes.
"Rightfully so! You know you're getting up there in age-"
"27 is not old!" She slammed her hand on the table earning the eyes of people walking past.
Realising what she did she then flashed a quick smile to show them that nothing's wrong.
"Sorry for yelling. It's just that I've got a pounding headache, and your incessant nagging always seems to strike a nerve with me."
"Hmph! That means it's working. I just want to go on a double date with my best friend."
"Too bad. So sad. And no there is no secret lover and or fiancé. I don't know if you've noticed but work has been consuming my life."
"What a shame. You know you can basically get any guy you want. Is there nobody you're at least slightly interested in?"
"I do know that and no. Nobody comes to mind."
"Hmmm, I bet you're the type that falls deeply in love and that's why you're still single and a virgin."
"What did you say-"
"Excuse me, ladies. Is this a bad time?" A man wearing a priest's robe suddenly entered the picture and spoke to them.
"Bishop Tobias," Diana stood up and took off her sunglasses to greet him, "Thank you for coming."
"Please think nothing of it. In fact, I should apologise for being slightly late. I had an emergency situation to take care of with a fellow priest you see." The corner of his lips raised lightly crooked when he said that.
"Right… Please sit." She gestured toward the seat opposite theirs.
"Oh my, and who's this beautiful woman with us?"
"My name is Mia, Father Tobias." She stood up, put her hands in front of her and gave a courteous bow. "I'm Principal Valentine's secretary."
"Ha ha, is that right? I'm sure Principal Valentine is lucky to have someone so…" His eyes slowly drifted down to check out her body, then quickly met back with her eyes, "so capable, yes."
"Right… Thank you, Father." Her face turned disgusted but not enough for Tobias to notice.
"Let's get to business, shall we?" Diana spoke before things got awkward.
"Yes, of course. That is why I'm here after all."
"Could've fooled me." Mia muttered.
"Mia, can you go in the shop and order…" She looked at Tobias.
"A medium sized coffee. As well as a scone, thank you Mia dear.
"Yes ma'am. I'll be right back." She got up and went into the shop.
While Mia was walking, Tobia's gaze drifted back to Mia's rear end.
"Bishop Tobias." Diana called out in a low voice. "I suggest that you stop whatever it is you have going on in your head about my secretary. I am respectfully only going to ask you once."
"I don't know what you're talking about, Principal Valentine. She merely reminds me of a certain woman I used to know; hence I was caught up in nostalgia."
'You keep telling yourself that.' She looked at him with a hint of skepticism.
"This is the contract for the healers we'd like to hire for the upcoming tournament." She proceeded to take out a sheet of paper from her purse and handed it to Tobias.
"You don't mind if I thoroughly read through this and make some changes here and there, if need be?"
"Go ahead. This is important so I'll wait."
"Perfect." He took out a pair of glasses and began reading.
At the same time Mia came back and put the scone and coffee next to him.
"Thank you, child." He stared for just a second too long before reading through the contract again.
"Mia." Diana called and took out another piece of paper, "I can handle things from here. I want you to go to the prefect station and negotiate a contract for security with them. Can I trust you to take care of it?"
"Of course you can Principal Valentine." She took it and put it in her own purse.
"Alright then, you go on ahead. We'll meet back at the office later."
When Mia left, Diana watched to see if Tobias tried sneaking any suspicious glances, but contrary to that, he kept his head down and continued reading.
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"So, you're telling me that the reason you were running through the streets covered in blood is because…"
Back at the prefect station, Kurt sat in the interrogation room giving his testimony to try and convince them that he is not guilty of any misconduct.
"Because I was trying to catch a possible cultist, yes." Kurt answered for him.
"And the reason you knocked out the prince of Eldoria is because…"
"I didn't know who he was and he tackled me to the ground right when I was about to catch him, yes."
"How do you know that the man you were chasing is even a member of the cult?"
"Because not even 30 minutes before Peter got killed for trying to warn the people of whatever he found out about the church, he was threatened by three other priests."
"Threatened him with what exactly? And who are these priests?"
"I don't know. He was about to say until his head got blown off. That's how I got the blood. As for the priests, I only know one name. Tobias."
"Tobias?" The interrogator asked. "That's a heavy accusation Mr. Rossana."
"How'd you know my surname?"
"At the front door, we have a magic scanner that automatically scans all personal tags of those that come through."
'So that was what that beeping sound was.'
"But I concealed it."
"Who do you think manufactured these tags? Of course, only the bureau, therefore us prefects, have this sort of advanced magic technology. Don't worry, we don't let any sensitive information like this leak."
'Different time period, same government dogs.'
"Oh, come chief! I can personally vouch that Kurt's a good guy. So, let's stop this whole song and dance." Dominik pleaded. "I mean he even complied and willingly came here. What kind of criminal does that?"
"One with a guilty conscience."
"Does it look like he has one?"
The interrogator/chief looked at Kurt and saw no sign of guilt.
"Just trust and leave this to me chief." Dominik gave him the puppy eyes.
"Argh fine!" He threw his hands up in defeat. "But whatever goes wrong will be on you."
"Yes!" He pumped his fist. "You got it, chief!"
"Dominik." A female prefect spoke over the intercom. "Your girlfriend's here."