♕ 4 {Video}

[timesguardian]

[The Princess is sitting on the bench just outside Espoir's chapel, Neya grazing contentedly nearby. Tamina enjoys spending time here; there is a sense of peace and comfort which surrounds the building

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[beingtranslated]

[Of course Steve's seen Tamina a couple of times in Dastan's cottage but he's never really bothered her as much as he did Dastan. But he knows what that sigh meant. Flint used to always do that when his experiments didn't go according to plan.]

Sad.

Fffff Steve! ♥ We'll just assume they know each other, yus?

[timesguardian]

[The little voice catches her attention and Tamina glances up, seeing Steve nearby. Unfortunately, she has no treats for him but she smiles nevertheless.]

Yes. A bit sad, at that.

Yeah, I'm fine with that.

[beingtranslated]

[Steve lets out a sad hum as he looked up at Tamina from his position on the ground.]

Eat? [Food always made him happy. Maybe it would work for her too?]

Mmkay.

[timesguardian]

Mmm, perhaps later, little one.

[She pats her skirts.]

I'm afraid I didn't bring any snacks with me.

[beingtranslated]

[He didn't mind all too much that she didn't have food with her, but he scurries onto the bench and sit by her side. He wasn't sure what to do now without any food so he simply stares up at the woman for a while longer.]

Steeeve.

[timesguardian]

[It's nice to share the afternoon with someone, even if that someone's a monkey, but nevertheless. She puts out her fingers to gently rub his head, chuckling softly.]

Yes, Steve. Steeeve, even. Silly little thing.

[beingtranslated]

[Hey, that looked like a good sign. She looked and sounded happier now. Steve let out a cheer, clapping his hands together.]

Smiling!

[timesguardian]

[His exuberance is touching; Tamina laughs quietly.]

Smiling, very good. You're a smart boy, aren't you?

[beingtranslated]

[He picked up things after living with a genius human for so long.]

Steve! Smart!

[timesguardian]

[The princess laughs again and holds out her arms.]

Yes, Steve is very smart, isn't he? And we'll go get some fruit and snacks for the hungry, yes? Neya will take us to the market and we'll surprise Dastan later.

[beingtranslated]

[The monkey throws himself into the Princess's arms, climbing up one to perch comfortably on her shoulder.]

Surprise, Dust Pan! [No, he will never get Dastan's name right at the first try.]

[timesguardian]

[Tamina giggles, pulling her hair out from under the monkey's feet and rises to her own, taking up Neya's reins and swinging gracefully into the mare's saddle. They trot down the village's main street heading for the market and the Princess keeps up the idle chatter, subconsciously grateful for the distraction.]

What of a few apples, Steve? And maybe a banana or two? And tea, we need tea.

[beingtranslated]

[Gummi bears may have been his favorite snack but he would never turn down bananas either. The mere mention of it makes his eyes light up in joy.]

Bananas! Bananas!

[timesguardian]

Yes, we'll get a bunch of those, then.

[The trio continues down the lane until they arrive at the village market. Tamina dismounts, secures Neya's reins and begins strolling the fruit stand, looking for good produce.]

I think a few oranges would be lovely, as well.

[beingtranslated]

[Steve spots those oranges from afar and proceeds to jump off of his perch on Tamina's shoulder, racing towards the kiosk that had them. Grabbing one, he raises it for Tamina to see.]

Orange!

[timesguardian]

[She smiles and claps her hands approvingly.]

Yes! Very good, Steve.

[Then holds up three fingers.]

We need three. Will you bring three oranges, Steve?