Although the knight from another land and the beautiful princess had staged many "dramas" that could not be told to others in an opera box, this time they were genuinely watching the opera together. Not only were the box's gas lamps still lit, but Angelina and Little Mia were both present as well.
The cat, nearly one year old by now, was on the tea table, batting a rolling green apple with its little paws. The little princess sat at the left end of the sofa, seemingly watching the opera, but was actually pricking up her ears to listen to Shade speak with her elder sister.
"My people have already made contact with Margaret Anjou's people. I really didn't expect that princess to have goods like that in hand."
Leisha was dressed extravagantly tonight, wearing a sparkling ruby tiara and a Ruby Earring in each ear. One was the Sage Level Relic, the Curse Breaking Stone, while the other was the ruby Shade had given her back in Coldwater Port City.
"My business with that princess will probably become quite large. Shade, I'm considering whether I should give you a broker's commission. If I remember correctly, haven't you been rather short of money lately?"
"No, don't give me money. I only delivered a letter for you. Who told you I was short of money?"
Shade asked curiously. Leisha blinked, then spoke over the singing that rose once more from below:
"I noticed that you've been very sensitive about Gold Pound lately. Four days ago, when I spent the weekend night at your place, we discussed the renovations for your room number two on the second floor in bed. You showed a remarkable sensitivity to the price."
Angelina's ears twitched. She had clearly heard something interesting.
"Haven't I always been like