When they get close to the limo the guy from the first encounter stops them.

“Your majesty, please let me apologize and send you gifts, He comments, looking at Josiph. Joseph frowns in irritation.

“Marie, the cafes have human food. Go grab a bite while I deal with this, I’ll pay when I’m done with this,” Josiph comments and the guy goes wide eyed.

“Okay, I’ll see you,” Marie says as she looks at the cafes.She says one with a cat picture in the window. She smiles and starts to head there. She walks through the crowd of people and the crowd can see the sheathe on her thigh. The crowd goes silent and quickly moves out of her way toward the cafe. She is welcomed by a white neko when she fully enters the cafe. The neko looks at Marie nervously.

“For 2. My friend will be joining soon,” Marie comments looking at the neko. She looks young, maybe about 19 or 20 years old. She has pure white hair that goes down to her shoulders. She has snow white ears and tail. She has icy blue eyes that seem to carry an innocence. She is wearing a traditional maid outfit. She nervously nods as she leads Marie over to a table next to the front window. Marie can see Josiph dealing with the guy outside. The neko catches a glimpse of Marie’s dagger as Marie sits down. The neko lets out a soft squeak. Marie looks at her confused then sees where she is looking.

“Does it make you nervous,” Marie asks with a soft smile.

“N...No, we just don’t get many hunters in here,” She answers with a soft blush.

“Sorry, that I shocked you,” Marie says as the neko sets a menu down in front of her.

“It’s okay. You aren’t like how people describe hunters as,” She says still with her soft blush.

“I don’t know if that is a good thing or not,” Marie comments as she gently picks up the menu.

“I think it is a good thing,” She says quietly with a small soft giggle, “Well, I’m Dnow and I’ll be your neko today.”

“What is a cuddle smoothie,” Marie asks after reading the menu.

“It’s a hot cocoa based smoothie with bananas and marshmallows. You also get your own personal neko to cuddle and pet,” Snow answers while she starts blushing more.

“That sounds good. I’ll have that,” Marie comments as she looks out at Josiph. He has a few guards standing next to him now. Snow then sets a new menu down in front of Marie. The new menu has pictures of different nekos on it but Snow’s picture isn’t on it.

“What’s this,” Marie asks, confused.

“This is so you can choose your neko,” Snow answers while looking at the floor.

“Your picture isn’t on here,” Marie comments as she looks at the menu.

“Yes, I’m new here,” Snow answers shyly while still looking at the floor.

“Well, I’ll choose you. You can sit and keep me company,” Marie says in a matter of fact tone and Snow goes wide eyed.

“Ar...Are you sure,” Snow asks in shock.

“Yep, I’m sure,” Marie answers and Snow nods. Snow goes and puts in Marie’s order. The order doesn’t take long for them to make the order and for Snow to pick it up. She gently sets it down in front of Marie and then sits down next to her. Marie is watching Josiph and the guards. She can see them dealing with the guy, who is now on his knees. She sits quietly and patiently.

“Is Snow your real name,” Marie asks as she grabs the smoothie.

“No, but I have to go by that name here,” Snow says, quietly.

“What is your name,” Marie asks as she goes to take a sip of the smoothie.

“Crystal,” Snow answers shyly and quietly.

“Crystal? That’s a very nice name,” Marie comments with a soft smile.

“Your companion is the prince isn’t it,” Crystal asks looking outside at Josiph.

“Yeah, he wanted to deal with that man himself. So, he sent to get a bite,” Marie answers as she looks outside and Josiph is heading toward the cafe. The guards are escorting the man away. Crystal looks at the floor as Josiph enters the cafe. He walks over to the table and smiles.

“I see you made a friend,” Joseph comments while looking at Crystal.

“Yep, she is very comforting for me,” Marie says while looking at Crystal, as well.

“Her kind tends to be very comforting. That’s why there’s cafes like this,” Joseph comments with a sigh.

“We are pets,” Crystal whispers and Marie looks directly at Josiph.

“Pets,” Marie questions Josiph.

“Yes, they can and often are kept as pets,” Joseph answers with a sigh.

“Oh. Are those kept do it willingly,” Marie asks as she reaches over towards Crystal. Crystal leans slightly towards Marie.

“As per the agreement and treaty all supernatural beings are willing. The humans on the other hand are a 50/50 chance here,” Josiph answers as Marie gently scratches behind Crystal’s ear. Crystal gently purrs at the feeling.

“Looks like I will have to talk to your parents about that,” Marie comments as she stops petting Crystal. Crystal silently pouts wanting to be petted more.

“That is one of the things my parents wanted to talk to you about,” Josiph comments looking at the pouting Crystal.

“Then we should hurry back to your place then,” Marie says as she goes to stand up.

“How about you join us,” Josiph comments towards Crystal.

“I would love to but I have to work, your majesty,” Crystal answers with wide eyes as Marie stands fully.

“Your boss will understand if you come with,” Josiph persuades and CCrystal hesitantly but quickly nods yes. Both Crystal and Josiph both stand up. Josiph leaves money on the table as they start to leave. The other nekos look at them in shock and wide eyed. Josiph escorts Marie and Crystal back to the limo. When they get to the limo Marie has Crystal enter it first. Then Marie enters and Crystal cuddles into Marie. Josiph enters after the two of them and sees Crystal cuddling into Marie.

“She seems to like you,” Josiph chuckles out lightly.

“Seems so,” Marie says as she gently pets Crystal’s head.

“Nekos, tend to choose their owners,”  Josiph comments looking at Crystal, “And it seems she has chosen you.”

Marie looks at Crystal and Crystal is blushing while glaring at Josiph. Marie pets Crystal’s head in deep thought and Crystal purrs softly. Josiph taps the blacked out window inside the limo and it starts to move. Marie holds and cuddles Crystal into her side. Crystal has fallen asleep on the way. When they arrive at Josiph’s home, Marie gently shakes Crystal awake. Josiph steps out of the vehicle and stretches. Marie steps out with a yawning Crystal. They walk in and 2 servants step in front of them to greet them.

“Show the kitten to Marie’s room and get some things for her,” Joseph orders and the servants nod. They then escort Crystal to Marie’s room. Josiph escorts Marie through the castle to a garden. They arrive at the garden and you can see that it is lined by the forest. Also, it has several rows of rose bushes. The roses are of very kind and color there is in the world. There is a covered gazebo sitting in the  middle of the garden. The gazebo has been painted white with deep purple curtains. It has brown roofing tiles on it. Inside there are dark wooden and cushioned chairs. There is also a dark wooden table. There are also 2 people sitting in the gazebo waiting. One is a woman, she looks to be in her late 30s to early 40s and she is delicately holding a teacup. She has long straight raven black hair. She seems to be almost like a statue but her eyes shine a deep blood red. She is wearing a deep purple off the shoulder dress. The top is pleated into an “X” with the off the shoulder sleeves. The dress reaches down to the floor. Just barely brushing against the floor. She has light lavender velvet 8 inch heels on. The other is a man that looks around the same age as the woman and he is holding a mini cucumber sandwich . He has short jet black hair that is slicked black. He also seems to be like a statue but his shine a deep blood red as well. He has a black suit on with black slacks. He has a light lavender dress shirt on with a black tie. He has his suit coat unbuttoned and has black shined dress shoes on. Josiph smiles and goes over to the woman. He kisses the woman on the cheek. Marie curtsies as she goes to enter the gazebo.

“Ah Marie, I’m glad you can join us,” The woman comments with a smile.

“Your majesties, thank you for having me,” Marie says politely and a guard stops her from entering the gazebo.

“Sorry, but you’ll have to hand over your weapons,” The male comments and Marie looks at the guard.