[Lavinia's Pov—Princess Office—The Next Day]
"Aahhhhhhhhhh… I miss my marshi! My fluffy pillow! My golden furball! My bestie! My baby! My cheeky boo! My lazy panda in a tiger's disguise! My—"
THUD!!
A scroll landed right in front of me, nearly knocking my nose flat.
"Your Highness," Sera's voice was dangerously calm, "please… look at the list. These are the nobles I've selected for your tea party. You need to finalize them so I can start sending letters."
I wilted in my chair like a dying flower. "You know… sometimes I feel like you're busier than me, Seraaa…"
Her gaze cut into me like a dagger dipped in sarcasm. "I am busier than you."
"…Huh?"
"I manage your accessories, your gowns, your shoes, your teas, your desserts, your documents, your golden fur—"
"Hey!" I puffed my cheeks. "Marshi is not golden fur! He is a sacred treasure from the heavens!"
She ignored me completely. "—and… your moods."
I blinked. "…"