Grim was quiet for a second then said "I have faith in Bair."

Eric's face shifted as he raised his voice saying "Amelia! Compose yourself, or this conversation is over before it even begins!"

"That isn't my point," Hypha said.

"I do, he was definitely a knight," Ryker replied.

“Of COURSE you say that!” Amelia shouted back at him. “I’m so sick to death of everyone making decisions for me! Ugh!” She balled her fists in rage. “Why won’t anyone listen to me?!” She stomped her foot as she spoke, glaring daggers at her brother. “It’s like all I ever do is talk at people, no one every talks to me, no one ever says “hey, what do you suppose Amelia will think? Maybe we should ask her!” No, that would be logical, that would make sense! CAN’T HAVE ANY OF THAT!” Amelia laughed, tears gathering in her eyes. “I have a voice! This,” she gestured to Eric and his sword, “involves me, so why didn’t you involve me, huh?!” She demanded. “This isn’t fair!” She paused for only a moment, her chest heaving, but she wasn’t done.


“This isn’t fair, you…Will is my only real friend, the only person who is actually genuine with me. He listens to me and actually responds, something neither of you seem capable of doing! If you knew anything about him, or ME, you would know how stupid this all is, but no, we can’t consult Amelia, and if she’s upset her voice doesn’t even matter! What is your aim here? To embarrass him, to embarrass me? There is no way Will wanted some sort of public duel, he’s not like that, so the only way he would’ve agreed to something like this is if you forced him into it! Why do you have to be so inconsiderate? So mean?!” She asked, choking on a sob as tears ran down her cheeks. “You got a girlfriend and then she became a fiancé and you stopped caring about anything I had to say, it’s all her!” She pointed at Kira, her voice thick with tears.

"Then out to Azorah we will be going." Percival reconfirmed.

"It's kind of a private favor for Will" Eric said looking at her admitting at least that much not wanting to out Will's crush. "He said he wasn't feeling confident in something and I figured if the two of us sparred, he would feel more confident."

Grim looked at Bair as Bair panted a bit still going. Grim admittedly lost count talking to Hypha.

"So your immediate reaction is to make him spar with you publicly, in front of the nobles and Dad?!" Amelia demanded. "In what world does that make sense?"

(IN A WORLD...)

"I made the suggestion," Eric said being completely transparent. "And he agreed with me."

"Because he had to, or because he wanted to?" Amelia asked, knowing full and well Will never would have wanted this, but would have felt obligated because his prince suggested it. "What am I even asking, he couldn't say no even if he wanted to. You forget how much power you hold sometimes. I am livid with you, and if you embarrass Will... I don't what I'll do, but you're awful for forcing him into this." She moved to leave but paused for a moment. "I was being serious about Kira earlier. She doesn't know how to leave me alone and she makes me so very angry sometimes I can't see straight. Please talk to her," she said.

(Still not a ruler)

Eric blocked her and said "I am listening to you, however I made a promise to Will. However, what does Kira have to apologize to you for?" he finally just asked "Do you hate her because we're dating?"

"If you really think that that is even within the realm of possibility, you're just proving that you don't listen to me. Kira believes that she is always right, and when I explain to her reasons why she isn't, she refuses to understand and insists that she isn't wrong. You are doing much the same, and refuse to acknowledge anything I am saying. You two are perfect for each other, how could I hate that? Leave me alone, Eric," she said, moving around him. "I hope Will kicks your ass." With that, Amelia left the training area.