February 2, CE71, around 14:00 standard time
As one of the members of Supreme Council, the Zala family naturally has their own residence in April First City.
It's just that although Athrun returned to his home last night, his mother passed away last year in the Junius Seven incident, and his father has not come back since they parted ways in the Supreme Council foyer.
As a result, although it was his own home, Athrun was still alone, which was no different from the dormitory on Vesalius where Rusty died in the battle.
After having lunch prepared by the servant at his own home and changing into casual clothes, Athrun was ready to go to the Clyne Family for a 'date' with his fiancée Lacus as agreed.
Since it's a date, it's natural to prepare some gifts. Although in the past, because Lacus said he 'liked it very much', I gave him a lot of homemade Haro;
However, I have not made any preparations for this this time, and I am afraid it is not suitable to continue to give Haro as a gift;
Therefore, before driving to Lacus's house, Athrun had to go to the city center and buy a bouquet of flowers as a gift.
On the way to the city center to buy flowers, Athrun, who had not returned to April First City for a long time, had a profound insight into the current influence of his 'fiancée':
It's okay on the highway, it's just that more than half of the roadside signs have Lacus on them;
When we entered the city center, we could only hear the singing of Lacus everywhere;
When buying flowers, I was even forced to listen to the female clerk's fanatical Amway advice;
Therefore, when Athrun arrived at the Clyne Family, the time had already slightly exceeded the agreed time.
Facing the surveillance equipment at the gate of the Clyne Family, Athrun skillfully took out his ID card.
"Identification code 285002, ZAFT Creuset Team belongs to Athrun·Zala.
I have an appointment with Miss Lacus."
"The information has been confirmed. Welcome to visit, Mr. Athrun."
After driving slowly along the main road of the mansion through the garden, parking the car at the entrance of the mansion and handing the key to the butler who came up to him, Athrun finally walked into the Clyne Family, holding flowers in his hands after a long absence.
As soon as I entered the foyer, the familiar yet slightly unfamiliar voice of Lacus came from the corridor on the second floor.
"Welcome to my home, Athrun."
Athrun turned around and saw that Lacus was wearing the same dress that he had just seen at the latest performance in the city center. He looked at Athrun with a smile;
And at the feet of Lacus, there is a group of jumping Athrun Haro that he had given away in the past.
"Haro, Athrun, Athrun, Haro."
Amidst Haro's "joyful" shouts, Lacus held up her skirt and trotted down the stairs holding on to her hand;
Athrun also turned around and first expressed his apology for being late - of course, in order to drown out the noisy Haros, Athrun raised his volume slightly.
"Sorry, I'm a little late."
In this regard, Lacus seemed a little confused, or maybe he didn't care.
"Ah, is there such a thing?"
"Haro, Haro vitality, Haro."
Glancing helplessly at the Haros who were jumping around him, Athrun handed the bouquet of flowers to Lacus who had already walked quickly in front of him.
"This is a gift for you."
"Ah, thank you very much, I like it very much."
Lacus not only responded politely on the surface, but the way she sniffed the flowers and the happy expression on her face showed that she really liked the flowers brought by Athrun.
In this regard, Athrun was also very relieved;
But before saying anything, Athrun thinks there is a question that he would like to ask Lacus first.
"Um... what's going on with these Haro?"
Lacus put down the flowers that obscured his expression and showed a charming smile to Athrun.
"Of course I welcome your visit. Come, please come here."
Lacus said this and turned around to lead the way for Athrun;
Athrun naturally followed the footsteps of Lacus;
At the feet of the two people, the bouncing Haros also followed up, still shouting non-stop.
"Haro, Athrun, Haro."
For Athrun who was following Lacus, his attention was obviously pulled by this group of Haro;
Although as an electronic pet made by himself, Athrun knows that these little guys have obstacle avoidance functions;
But when actually facing the Haros jumping around him, Athrun still dodges left and right reflexively;
And finally couldn't help it, Lacus, who was leading the way towards the lady, began to 'complain' about the previous topic.
"Although it's a welcome... it's just too warm, and it actually feels a little noisy."
"They are so happy because it's you. After all, you haven't been a guest at my house for a long time."
Faced with Lacus's "innocent" response, Athrun broke his guard and felt guilty.
"I'm really sorry about this matter."
Lacus did not specifically respond to Athrun's whispered apology.
Soon, the two of them passed through the main house amidst the energetic voice of Haro and arrived at the back garden where they could see the "sea".
"Ogabi."
Following the call of Lacus, a small robot beast with a belly like a cart, which was obviously used to carry things, came over.
Lacus squatted down, put the flowers in 'Ogabi''s belly, and then gave instructions cordially.
"Bring this bouquet of flowers to Alice, and then ask her to prepare some tea."
As Lacus stood up, 'Ogabi''s eyes lit up, apparently receiving the instruction;
Then 'Ogabi' levitated out of thin air, turned around, and left with short legs.
At this time, looking at Athrun showing an awkward smile facing the 'enthusiastic' Haro, Lacus also laughed very innocently;
Then Lacus stretched out his hand and called out one of them, Haro.
"Little Navy Blue, come to me."
"Haro, vitality."
Holding Haro in their hands and flapping their ears, Lacus and Athrun took their seats under the pavilion in the back garden.
After saying hello to the familiar maid Alice who walked towards them, and watching Aunt Alice put down the tea and leave with an aunty smile, Athrun turned his attention to Lacus who was innocently drawing a beard on Haro'Little Navy Blue'.
"I'll draw a beard on you today.
Very good, don't move.
Done!"
Watching Lacus show himself Haro with a painted beard, and then stood up under the gaze of Athrun, and threw 'Little Navy Blue' towards the slope lawn of the 'coast'.
"Then, the one with the beard is a 'ghost'."
"Don't try to catch me."&"Haro, Haro."
Seeing all these Haro jumping away, Athrun finally breathed a sigh of relief - although they were gifts he had given in the past, he didn't expect them to be so annoying when the number increased, and Lacus actually liked them so much.
Fortunately, now, the two of them can finally drink tea and chat quietly.