The next morning, Kee Kee burst into Rui's chambers, ready to complain about breakfast.
"Rui! They're serving those disgusting purple eggs again and—"
He stopped mid-sentence, staring at the empty bed. The covers were pulled back neatly, but no princess occupied the silken sheets.
"Rui?" Kee Kee called, checking the bathing chamber and balcony before noticing a folded piece of paper on her pillow.
He snatched it up, unfolding it with his tiny claws.
The elegant handwriting was unmistakably Rui's, though a few flourishes suggested Zou had added his own touches.
Gone fishing in the mortal realm. Back before the next trial. Don't wait up!
P.S. There are spicy cakes in the jade box on the dresser. They're NOT for Shen or Ran.
Kee Kee's eyes narrowed as he crumpled the note in his paw.
"Gone fishing? FISHING? What kind of excuse is that?"
He huffed, stomping over to the jade box and flipping it open. Inside sat three perfectly formed lava cakes, still warm.
