Early in the morning, Nami emerged from her room with a yawn and saw Robin preparing breakfast.
"Morning."
"Morning, Nami."
Nami left the living room and stepped into the yard, taking a deep breath of fresh air. She immediately felt much more refreshed.
It was another new day.
Her gaze wandered around. She looked at the orange tree in the yard, then toward the distance before turning and going to the bathroom to wash up.
There was still no movement from Hancock's room. She was probably still asleep. Nami knocked on her door before heading to the kitchen.
"What are we having this morning?"
The two of them usually took turns cooking, while Hancock learned whenever she had the time.
"It's something simple." Robin stood by the stove and plated the prepared breakfast.
"You slept well yesterday," she suddenly said.
Nami chuckled. "Not bad. The bed in the room was pretty comfortable."
The large spring mattress was far more comfortable than the wooden beds she had slept on before. The pillows and bedding were soft and light, like lying on a cloud.
Everything in this home was luxurious and comfortable, which was also one reason Nami had so quickly accepted life here.
Robin stood with her back to Nami. After a long silence, she suddenly spoke.
"The Emperor came last night."
Nami, who was about to carry the breakfast outside, froze and looked at Robin in astonishment.
"When?"
"At night... after you all went to sleep. He came to my room."
"..."
It took Nami a while to recover. "Then he..."
Robin said, "Wasn't it only a matter of time?"
"..."
Robin turned around with a smile. "It's not that big a deal. I only mentioned it casually."
"Robin..."
"Why isn't Hancock up yet? Go wake her. I'll bring the