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Akko hesitantly stepped into the dimly lit room. Being called for by Diana’s mom was not something she expected. After Akko had rescued the young Cavendish heir from the clutches of her Aunt’s snakes, Anna had alerted the true mistress of the Cavendish estate to what had transpired. This meant an audience with Diana’s sickly mother. Akko gathered a breath and gave an almost audible gulp. If Diana’s family was anything to go by, her mom might be the worst one of the lot. Maybe Bernadette was even stuffier and nastier than Daryl herself. Akko followed behind Anna; the brunette creeping along skittishly and Anna walking boldly with a purpose towards a canopied bed.
“Hurry up, her Ladyship doesn’t have all day” Anna scolded while clicking her tongue. The harsh sound of disapproval made Akko flinch.
“It wasn’t my fault Diana is related to a bunch of crazies.” Akko said with a grumble. Anna gave Akko a glare and opened her mouth for a retort, but before she could, Akko stepped ahead of Anna and rounded the corner of the canopy bed. This side of the bed had the cloth pulled to the side. There was a chair next to the bed. And on the bed there Bernadette sat, hands folded daintily in her lap with a small smile on her face. Akko’s jaw dropped. She looked almost exactly like Diana, except her face was gaunt and pale. In her eyes there seemed to be a twinkle that the sickness hadn’t stolen away. They were a lighter blue than Diana’s beautiful dark ones, Akko belatedly noticed.
“Welcome to the Cavendish Estate, Miss Kagari. I apologize we couldn’t meet under better conditions,” Bernadette motioned for Anna to open the drapes. “Please sit down. I’d like to talk to you about the recent adventure you shared with my daughter.” Bernadette gestured with a sweep of her hand to where the chair was propped up. Akko gave a startled nod and sat in the chair. A tea service with cookies, a tea pot, and two rather expensive looking teacups sat on the dresser. Akko helped herself to one as Anna drew back the curtains and let the light in. Bernadette gave a small cough and waved Anna away. The maid lingered for a few moments before the click of the door finally rang through the quiet room.
Bernadette lunged towards Akko, and clasped the brunette’s hands in hers. Bernadette’s eyes took almost a feverish glint, and Akko blinked in surprise at the sudden change. “How did Diana look when she rode the Shiny Rod? How is my darling doing at school? She chose such a cute partner, you’re definitely her type! Cute, small, and daring!”
“What.”
“Did you know my Diana wrote home about you? She talks about you endlessly! Of course, it is expected my Diana chooses someone as adorable as you! You’re just what witch-kind needs. She must talk your ear off about Shiny Chariot. We both positively adored her shows.” Bernadette gushed, a grin on her face as she practically vibrated on the bed with excitement.
“Diana likes Shiny Chariot?” Akko didn’t know what to think. Everyone in Luna Nova knew Diana had those gay vibes, who did the cabbage head think she was fooling; but liking Shiny Chariot? That was a revelation within itself. “Mrs.Cavendish? Could you tell me more about Diana?” The brunettes curiosity was piqued.
“Absolutely!” Bernadette said with a beaming smile. Akko wondered how Diana looked with that sort of smile, if it was anything like Bernadette’s it would be very pretty. “Anything for my precious daughter’s girlfriend!”
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