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[Action] Have Confiance.

[Around a grassy, unpopulated area in the fantasy city of Fayren, Anastasia was alone, with her sword, named Confiance in her right hand and small, undecorated kite shield in her left hand.

The purpose being was she is bored and wanted to get out and burn off the energy she has. So she was here in this empty spot to shadow fence. There was ample shade and the air was cool in her spot, so being active won't bother her.

A down slash, then up slash, a twirl and another up slash, she was a girl who had instruction before. Even so, her steps were often clumsy and her strokes often missed the target in her mind's eye. She was so caught up in her exercise that she, at one point, started collecting mana that formed visible ribbons to cast her destruction magic. But she stopped, realizing that without a proper target, that would only end badly.

Instead, she rested a bit, then returned to her practice swings. Up, down, thrust, side, right spin slash, left spin shield bash and thrust.

Feel free to join this wannabe Warrior Princess.]

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Abel thought about it, and recalled his last two weeks here.

"Well, there's Alessandro. He's the pope and he's 15, so he's slightly older than you are and he lives with me. Hmm, I said hello to many other residents who lives here as much as I can, but they're busy and minding their own lives."

"The Pope?"

[There was a Pope in her world too. Unfortunately, he was a usurper who sold out his country to an enemy that was ruining her world.]

"I haven't met Alessandro before. Will I get to meet him some time?"

"Yes, he came from my world, though from an earlier timeline from me. He's just a child, and he has a similar political position as yours. He's a good kid."

After some thought. "You might meet him sometime. You know, I'm in the process of opening a store in the city. It's a thrift store where people can drop off gently used items they no longer need, and the money we earned, a good percent will help people who are less fortunate."

A pause, "At least that's my plan."

"I look forward to meeting him."

[Is it just her, or is she coming into contact with a lot of boys lately? She listened to Abel's idea for a thrift store. She liked the idea. It sounds like something she, as a Princess, ought to do. It's her job to support the people.]

"That sounds like a noble profession. Is there any way I can help?"

"Well, you might meet him as a coworker. He stutters a lot and is terribly shy, but he wouldn't hurt a fly, and rather keeps to himself in his studies."

[Pushing his glasses up.]

"I don't think it's a money making business, so you won't be making much. I have to make a list of who to hire, but it depends how business is going in a month or two. So we'll start out terribly understaffed, but I'll compensate you if you work hard."

[A maid delivers the watermelons to their table, with the fruit neatly cut in perfect triangles.]

"Oh look! How beautiful it is!"

[He reached other to nom on it. Yum!]

[Anastasia thought about it for a moment. She likes seeing boys being confident, but this Alessandro doesn't sound like it. Well, if Abel vouches for his kindness, then that's all that matters.]

"I'm a Princess, so of course I'll work hard."

[Just then, a random guard strolls by just outside in the hall, making a somewhat snide comment, "Tailing your guard like a lovesick puppy is not working hard, Your Highness."

Anastasia ignored it as the tray of watermelon slices arrive. She took the smallest slice she can find and took a little bite. She looked content now.]

"Fruit is truly a girl's best friend~"

[That's just her opinion, though.]

[Abel took a slice. It's cold, juicy, and sweet. He munched on it and he looks pleased.]

"I agree and this is really good! I think all the cold in your kingdom helps."

[Anastasia didn't want to over indulge. It's not like a small thing like her can eat a lot anyway. Two slices was more than enough.]

"So, is there anything else you want to do?"

"Hmm, I couldn't think of anything, unless there is something you always wanted to do. If you want something, just ask me, and I'll figure it out."

That's strange coming from him, since Anastasia has been here longer than he has.

[There are a few things, none of which can be done. She shook her head.]

"Except... I've always wanted to see something called a 'movie."

[At her requests, he smiled softly.]

"A movie? What kind of genre you like? How about the ones with the cartoons? I like cartoons."

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"I don't know, really. I've never seen cartoons or movies, so I don't really know what I like yet."

[It's hard being a Princess that never had access to such entertainment before.]

"I believe they have theatres in Genessia city or Nova City. Genessia City should be a more closer distance, but we would need really fast horses if we want to go and see something good tonight."

He smiled as most of the watermelons are gone from the plate. "I'm not doing anything, so why not go and watch together?" He has nothing to do, and much of his work for the store can be put off later. He's not in a hurry.

"Really? We can go see one today?"

[They need fast horses? Is there anywhere to hitch the horses when they get there?]

"Well, I can fly for a short while, so we won't need as many horses."

"Yes. I mean, as long we have the pendants, I believe we can take one of your horse carriages, and a guard or two to come with us for safety. I'll pay for the tickets for them too. Please, don't expend your energy...and I can't have people see my wings. It's too risky."

[It can get dangerous at night, even though the cinema is open late.]

"Okay! Is there anything I should wear?"

[She really likes to dress up for just about any occasion.]

"You can dress anything casual? Going to watch a movie is something fun for people to do. It's nothing like going to a party or a ball. And you should wear something warm and comfortable, it can get a little cold inside the theatre, especially if the movie is 2 to 3 hours long."

"Cold? I'm fine in skirts and dresses. We're not bothered by the cold."

[She rose from her little throne.]

"I'll be right back."

[She leaves the dining hall to her room, returning several minutes later wearing a cute fancasual outfit.]

"I'm sorry, I hope this is all right. I've already told Noah and my parents. Daddy says 'no' because I'm accompanied by two older boys, but Mom said yes and that's what matters. So I'm ready to leave when you are."

"Well, I think the air conditioner gets me really cold!"

He smiles, it's a cute dress. "Okay, as long your parents know where we'll be going, and I have their phone number too in case of emergencies. All right, let's go."

And accompanied by the two chosen guards, they both leave the castle and rode on the horse carriage through the archway on their way to Genessia City, because that's an easier city to travel too.

[Anastasia blinked.]

"...But, there are no phones here. You and I are the only ones who have them."

[Going by carriage may not have been the best idea upon reaching Genessia, with there being cars and other vehicles faster than a walking horse. Noah was the only guard assigned to Anastasia, so he was the only one to go with them. Anastasia wouldn't have it any other way, with him being her earliest companion in not just her quest, but in her life. He was leisurely resting on the carriage while Anastasia was too excited to rest.

When they arrive, Anastasia hops out of the carriage, looking over the movie theater building with curious intrigue.]

"O-oh, that's right. Only people from other worlds have phones. I think." Abel is tired, he's really pulling himself together. Kids have more energy than he does.

[Still, they're not the only ones, since people goes in and out of Fayren to other cities. Anyway, once they parked, Abel opened the door for her and Noah, and lead them to the bright lights and glassed doors of the cinema.

There are large posters on bright display, showing what film is currently available for viewing.]

"You never been to the cinema before? Really?" Abel asked, curious if this Anastasia first time. For Abel, he did go occasionally whenever he has free time to go back in his world, but not as much as he liked due to being a busy man.

[Anastasia was too awe-struck, looking at all the posters and the movie trailers on the little monitors. And over there, is that candy?

Since Anastasia was too mesmerized to answer Abel, it was up to Noah to do it for her.]

"I can't speak for what Ana did this past year, but I can assure you you won't find such places anywhere on Nevus. Not even in the Firlandic Empire, the most technologically advance nation in the world."

"I see."

Abel's world was a technology advanced world once. They had spaceships from NASA and space programs supported by all nations to go to Mars to colonized there. And then armaggadeon, the dark days happen, when his brother and sister side with the vampire turned colonizers to destroy the human population. Much of the knowledge and technology is lost, and the world struggled anew with much knowledge of the past gone.

Since Abel almost read Anastasia's mind, he bought a lot of popcorn, snacks, candy, and drinks, and triple the order. One for him, one for Ana, and third for Noah. Noah almost refused, but Abel said, "It's on me."

"Okay, Anastasia. Which movie you wanted to see? Look at the posters on the wall, and pick the ones you like."

There's many selection from fantasy, romance, sci-fi, animated, horror, and documentary. Abel doesn't approve of the horror films however.

[Anastasia looked over the choices. They all looked interesting to her and can't make up her mind. Noah doesn't have any suggestions either.]

"I don't know... What do you think, Abel?"

"Oh um, I think the one with the cute talking furry animals would be good for you." It's rated PG after all. The rest is PG-13, and the horror ones are rated R with violence that can be triggering. "Or the fantasy romance one is good as it has a princess in it."

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