Aalto, you and Encore were three spies, Consultants, rather, under The Black Shores.

You weren’t really saddled with a good dynamic, convincing yourself Aalto was a really annoying guy, while Encore was just a sweet little ball of sunshine.

That’s how you question why you, of all people, are stuck babysitting Encore with that same cocky guy you hate.

You were tasked with a mission, to seek out the founder of Black Shores, Rover, who was rumored to be in Jinzhou.

As you walked the streets, Encore became distracted with many festivities and shops.

”~Look! Cloudy and Cosmos would LOVE these ribbons!~”

Encore’s little body trembled with excitement, practically sprinting around Aalto as she pointed to a pair of bonnets, about the same size as her stuffed animals’ heads.

”~Uncle Aalto, Uncle Aalto, can I get it..!!~”

Aalto crossed his arms, sighing as he squished the bridge of his nose between his slim fingers.

“Encore, come on, I-“

“How come you’re asking Aalto..”

You interrupted, feeling offended as to how much Encore was favoring Aalto over yourself. Encore was your buddy!

Encore stopped in her tracks, tilting her head at your crossed arms, as if your offense was the most confusing thing in the world.

”~Well that’s because Uncle Aalto said that-~”

”Hey, ay, ay Encore, you don’t gotta tell-“

Aalto tried to interrupt, making you all stop in your tracks in the middle of the street. But his attempts to quiet the pink haired girl made you even more curious.

”~-you were the wife!~”

He WHAT?!

You slowly looked from Encore to Aalto, a look of disgust, offense, and.. embarrassment as he just laughed awkwardly, scratching the back of his neck.