It was late afternoon, the guest, Wildberry, Crunchy Chip, Gingerbrave, and Espresso were off with Madeleine to go around the land and see what an amazing place the Republic was.

Clotted Cream had to leave them to go finish a meeting with the Elders. Financier, of course, came along with him, as it is her job as his body guard.

Elder Custard: "Ah, there be is. Took you long enough, I didn't raise you to be late."

Oyster: "Come now, let's not waste anymore time."

Captain Caviar: "Argh, let's hurry this up, I got me crew to run!"

Vanilla Suger: "Tch... young ones, how immature they act, being late! The consul should not be late."

Baumkuchen: "Hm... at least he did arrive..."

Mulled Juice: "Ahhhh! C'mon, old lady, cheer up, Vanilla Suger!"

Mille-Feuille: "I agree, let's appreciate that he arrived."

Canelé: "Tch, and with his little bodyguard."

Sablé: "Oh, how sweet! Now, shall we begin?"

Financier stood behind Clotted Cream.

Financier: "Consul...?"