Lunar Boot Camp

[Brian]

Nodding sagaciously, Makoto curls up a bit tighter, drops her hands to the bed again, and goes straight back to sleep.

[Corwin]

Makoto is awakened again by a bright flash of light. Opening her eyes, she sees Serenity kneeling on the bed with a camera, smiling widely. Judging by the light coming through the windows, it's about midday.

"Augh," Eiko moans underneath Makoto. "Pretty boys, swirly head...."

[Brian]

"Mmm," Makoto says, stretching, and sitting up in the bed. "Morning already? Ooh, thank you, Serenity-hime, for letting us stay here." Makoto rubs her eyes to clear the sleep from them. "Oh, Eiko-chan.... Did you rest well?"

[Corwin]

Eiko blinks a few times, and her eyes focus on Makoto. "Sleep? Dream?"

[Brian]

Makoto pats Eiko on the head comfortingly. "You need some hot coco to wake up in the morning, don't you?" Turning to Serenity, she asks, "Would you like some, too?"

[Corwin]

Serenity smiles. "I'll treat you girls. And then we can chat about the hot Earth guys again!"

Not waiting for an answer, the moon princess scrambles off the bed, and disappears into a door. Makoto vaguely recalls that it leads to some kind of closet, though said closet seemed the size of the entire training complex she had been at the day before to the Jovian princess.

"I'm up," Eiko mumbles, sitting up and shaking her head. "Let's run away before she returns?" she asks her friend hopefully.

[Brian]

"Oh, that would be mean," Makoto says, blinking her eyes to try and clear her head. "We just need a change of subject." She frowns, puzzling over this for a moment. "What were you talking about with her before she started talking about boys?"

[Corwin]

"Nothing except cute boys exists in her world," Eiko whines, clutching Makoto's shoulders. "It was fun at first, but as the hours went by...."

Serenity returns at that point, dressed in a T-shirt and slacks. "Ready to go?" she asks brightly. "I know just the place! The waiters look good enough to eat!"

[Brian]

"I'm sorry," Makoto says apologetically.  "We really need to focus on other things before we have the free time to talk about boys anymore.  We have to find out about the original Sailor Senshi first."

[Corwin]

"Original Sailor Senshi?" Serenity asks in confusion. "Neptune, Uranus and Pluto?"

[Brian]

Before Serenity can find a way to turn this into a discussion on boys, Makoto says, "Them, too, but apparently there are others that hardly anyone remembers.  So we've got to find out about them."

[Corwin]

"There are no others," Serenity replies, shaking her head. "Why would there be? The outer colonies provide protection for the entire Solar System from outside threats."

[Corwin]

[21:54] <Filia> OOC: Okay. You two just met Filia, Rei was filled with new rage at Genkai, and the three of you are going to dine out.
[21:55] <Filia> Before Filia can respond, her stomach grumbles. She blushes pink, looking away.
[21:56] <Rei-chan> "Oh, dear," Rei frets, stepping closer to Filia, "You must be starved! When did you last eat?"
[21:58] <Filia> "Mistress Ami had to rush to the Moon, so...." Filia frowns cutely, trying to remember. "Which day was Wednesday?"
[22:00] * Ami-hime looks shocked. "You mean you didn't eat on the flight here?"
[22:00] * Rei-chan gasps, "You haven't eaten in that long?!" she asks, shocked. "Well. we can't have that! I must insist you come along with us to get a decent meal."
[22:00] <Filia> "I'll go anywhere with the Mistress!" Filia says passionately, gathering Ami into her arms.
[22:01] * Ami-hime looks skyward for patience. "I appreciate your enthusiasm, Filia, but you CAN put me down."
[22:02] * Filia looks down at Ami's face, her eyes pleading with the young princess.
[22:03] * Rei-chan giggles. "You should feel lucky to have someone so devoted to you, Ami-chan."
[22:03] * Ami-hime sighs. "All right, if you really insist, I suppose it's all right this time."
[22:03] * Filia sighs with relief, tears appearing at the corners of her eyes. "Oh, thank you!" she gushes.
[22:05] <Ami-hime> "So where ARE we going?" Ami asks from her perch in Filia's arms. "I have no idea where any decent restaurants are here; this is my first time on Luna."
[22:06] <Rei-chan> "Well, let's be off, then," Rei enthuses, putting a hand on the small of Filia's back to guide her forward, "I'm sure we'll find a lovely place to have breakfast, and then you'll feel much better, Lady Filia."
[22:07] <Rei-chan> "Any restaurant near the palace is bound to be high class," Rei tells Ami as she proceeds.
[22:07] <Filia> "... and while we obviously have kitchens in the palace, it's all about the atmosphere, Milady," a male voice sounds from behind the trio.
[22:08] <Beryl> "Indeed. It would seem you don't spare expense on the atmosphere," Beryl says, voice full of approval.
[22:09] <Filia> "Queen Serenity insisted on it, preferring to go out to eat herself a lot," the guard replies, walking alongside Beryl.
[22:09] * Ami-hime glances over Filia's shoulder and freezes as she sees the Earthling walking along behind them.
[22:10] <Rei-chan> Turning at the voice, Rei notes the new arrivals, ignoring the guard and giving a small curtsey to the woman. "Good morning, Lady Beryl. How does the day find you?" she asks, her eyes darting to the side as she notes Ami's reaction.
[22:11] * Filia settles for a nod at the woman, averting her gaze to the ground, as she is unwilling to let go of Ami.
[22:12] * Beryl returns the curtsey with a bow, emphasizing it with a flourish. "Very well, actually. Yourself, Princess?"
[22:13] <Rei-chan> "Rather well, myself. Did I hear right that you were going to eat out? We were just going to get breakfast ourselves, would you care to join us?" the Martian Princess asks, eyeing Beryl speculatively.
[22:14] * Ami-hime shoots Rei an agonized look.
[22:15] <Filia> The guard with Beryl, his nametag saying Chiaki, stands off to the side, observing the princesses quietly
[22:15] <Beryl> "Certainly. Mr. Guard here was just escorting me to a place he's recommend. You're welcome to join us."
[22:17] * Rei-chan nods, and starts walking while allowing Beryl to catch up. "So, how is Prince Endymion faring? Has he recovered from his 'space sickness'?"
[22:19] * Filia begins following the Martian princess, her young charge in her arms.
[22:20] <Filia> The guard once more takes point, leading everyone out of the palace, though he doesn't speak with Beryl now.
[22:20] * Ami-hime huddles down close to Filia, actually happy for once to be in the priestess' arms.
[22:21] <Beryl> "He is under quarantine, actually. Odd, but I suppose not everyone can travel well. Why, I recall when my dear uncle had to make that trip through the Asian continent." A small chuckle escapes her lips.
[22:21] <Filia> "The Asian continent?" Filia asks, before she can stop herself.
[22:23] * Ami-hime leans up to whisper in Filia's ear. "She's from Earth, Filia."
[22:23] * Filia looks at Ami in surprise, her eyes open wide. It is a testament to her devotion to the Princess of Mercury that she doesn't drop the girl.
[22:24] * Beryl glances at the other two. "Ah, where are my manners. Good day, Princess," she says, nodding toward the younger. "And...?" Her gaze travels toward Filia.
[22:26] * Ami-hime shrinks away from the red-haired woman's gaze, huddling closer to Filia again.
[22:27] <Filia> "Filia ul Copt," the golden-tressed woman responds, wrapping one hand around Ami's neck protectively, as she stares Beryl down. "Head Priestess of Mercury, and retainer of Crown Princess Ami."
[22:29] * Rei-chan claps her hands, noting the tension and acting to defuse it, "Well, then!" she says brightly, "Now that we're all introduced, shall we be off?"
[22:30] <Filia> "An excellent suggestion, Your Highness," Filia says, smiling at Rei.
[22:31] * Beryl blinks, taken aback slightly at the hostility in the older and fear in the younger. 'Well, that was unexpected. You'd think I was trying to eat her or something.' Shrugging it off as unimportant, Beryl nods. "Yes. I do feel the need to taste some of the Lunar cuisine."
[22:31] * Rei-chan turns to Beryl "Wait a minute! Did you say Prince Endymion was in quarantine? Space sickness isn't supposed to be contagious..." she says thoughtfully.
[22:33] <Beryl> "I'd assumed it was more to ease the minds of the natives than any actual transmutable disease," Beryl says.
[22:34] * Rei-chan nods understandingly. "Yes, you'll have to forgive people for a bit of apprehension towards you. For so long we've had little contact with Earth except from wild tales our mothers tell us to make us behave... Still, I hope these talks can put an end to all that."
[22:35] <Beryl> "What sort of tales?" Beryl asks curiously.
[22:39] * Rei-chan covers her mouth as she gives a small laugh. "Oh, nothing worth treating seriously. Just that Earthlings are all mud covered savages who eat babies...." She gives Beryl a serious look. "You really will have to get some good PR while you're here if you want to make any headway, though. The attitude towards Earth is rather ingrained."
[22:41] <Beryl> "Eating babies?" Beryl's voice is filled with incredulity. "While I'll admit we aren't perfect, we don't eat each other!"
[22:41] * Filia gives Beryl a sideways glance, thinking that there must be foundation for those rumors, if Ami's reaction is to be judged.
[22:42] <Rei-chan> "Well, no one has been to Earth for so long." 'Officially at least....' She briefly thinks of Serenity Jr. "And these things get blown out of proportion as rumour and hearsay spreads with no actual proof either way."
[22:43] <Beryl> "Don't people do research on this kind of thing?"
[22:44] <Rei-chan> "Research makes for poor bedtime stories," Rei says apologetically.
[22:45] <Beryl> "Please, _please_ tell me I won't be negotiating with a bunch of people who think I'll be eating their kids," Beryl mutters more to herself than anyone.
[22:46] <Rei-chan> "I wouldn't worry about that," Rei consoles her, "Queen Serenity will be sure to treat you fairly."
[22:47] <Beryl> "No, I think you're right. You don't seem to be suffering from that misconception."
[22:49] <Rei-chan> "Well, I admit I was rather hesitant when I learned that Earthlings were coming here, but after we met your delegation last night I spent some time with Alita. If she's any representation of Earth, I think things would be much more interesting if we had more dealings with your people."
[22:51] * Beryl thinks about what little she knows of the violent woman. 'If she represents Earth.... No, still better than baby eaters.' "I should hope so."
[22:56] <Filia> The four, lead by Chiaki, arrive to a luxurious air car which is parked outside, seeming to be reserved for Beryl's personal use, if the sign erected next to the parking space is to be believed. The guard holds the car's doors open for the women he is escorting, before slipping into the chauffeur's seat and starting the engine.
[22:58] <Filia> Beryl sits at the front, which is a source of relief for Ami, held securely in Filia's arms at the back. Rei sits directly behind Beryl, which doesn't allow for much conversation. The air car takes off, and after a short, fairly uneventful trip, gets them to Stellar Lighthouse, an unlikely name for a restaurant.
[22:59] <Filia> As he once more holds the car's doors open for the ladies, Chiaki insists that this particular restaurant is very high class, and has exquisite cuisine.
[23:00] * Beryl slides out of her seat gracefully and waits for her companions.
[23:00] <Rei-chan> Exiting the car, Rei confidently strides into the restaurant, not expecting that she'll even need to invoke her royal status to get a table this early.
[23:04] <Filia> As Rei and her companions head into the restaurant, Chiaki stays back with the car, leaning against it.
[23:06] <Filia> The maitre 'd meets Rei as she enters the establishment, bowing as she approaches him.
[23:07] <Rei-chan> "Table for four," Rei says imperiously.
[23:09] <Filia> "We're full, I'm afraid," he says, sounding apologetic. "But if Madam is willing to wait for a few minutes, an opening will be made."
[23:10] <Filia> As Beryl comes up to Rei, she spots Zoisite inside the restaurant, sitting alone at a table. He seems to be drinking.
[23:10] <Rei-chan> "I'm sure you can make an opening sooner than that," Rei says, discretely showing her royal seal to him.
[23:12] <Filia> "Ah, my apologies!" he exclaims, bowing even deeper than previously. The maitre 'd snaps his fingers, and two large, burly waiters in tuxedos appear at his sides. "Serve the gentleman at table four his bill, Jean and Claud?"
[23:12] <Filia> The waiters pop their knuckles, and nod grimly, leaving for Zoisite's table.
[23:15] * Beryl blinks. "Wait! I know that guy!" Beryl speaks up.
[23:16] <Rei-chan> "Hmm?" Rei turns to look at Beryl.
[23:16] <Filia> Zoisite looks up, his face red, and then eeps, fishing in his pockets frantically. His expression turns into one of pure horror, and he begins gesturing frantically at Jean and Claude. They nods grimly once more, and say something, at which his head drops, and he nods slightly. Zoisite stands up afterwards, and follows Claude through the restaurant towards a door labeled 'employee only'. Meanwhile, Jean clears the table.
[23:17] <Beryl> "... Oh well." Beryl shrugs.
[23:17] <Filia> "Are you an... acquaintance of that gentleman, Madam?" the maitre 'd asks Beryl.
[23:18] <Beryl> "We're conversed. How much does he owe you?"
[23:18] * Beryl reaches for her Plutonium Card.
[23:20] <Filia> The maitre 'd smiles thinly. "Ale imported from Charon is not cheap."
[23:25] <Beryl> Beryl pauses. "How 'not cheap' are we talking about here?"
[23:30] <Filia> Beryl gets a glance from a maitre 'd, as he looks down on her despite being shorter than the red-haired Earthling. "Madam," he says, a taint of disapproval in his voice.
[23:32] <Beryl> Beryl returns the glare. "Sir," she says.
[23:34] <Filia> "Perhaps you should try the Lovely Chicken a few blocks over?" he asks Beryl.
[23:35] <Rei-chan> "Excuse me," Rei interjects, a trace of annoyance in her voice, "I'll thank you kindly to keep your remarks concerning my guest to yourself."
[23:36] <Filia> "Of course, Milady," he says, docile in a flash. "Oh, look, your table is ready." Bowing to Rei and her guests, he leads them over to table number four.
[23:38] <Filia> Menus are set in front of the four seats, and Filia reluctantly lets go of Ami, when they reach the table.
[23:38] * Rei-chan looks over the menu, wondering if she should try any specialty local dishes.
[23:39] * Ami-hime glances over the menu herself, looking for any dishes that can be served in a half-portion.
[23:39] * Beryl glances over the menu, curious about the Lunar cuisine.
[23:39] * Filia takes a menu into her arms as well.
[23:45] <Filia> The menu is dominated by foreign dishes, the vast majority of which come from the outer system. Rei recognizes a few of them, like the Aquatic Shine, from her brief interlude with the Neptunian Ambassador's daughter, though it never got anywhere in the end. The rest are fairly stumped by the names appearing on the menu.
[23:48] <Beryl> "Ahem," Beryl clears her throat. "What would you recommend? We don't have any of these at home. I'm sure you understand," She says to Rei.
[23:49] * Ami-hime gives Beryl a nervous glance, but goes back to studying her menu.
[23:50] * Filia pats Ami's leg reassuringly under the table.
[23:51] <Rei-chan> "Truthfully, I haven't had many of the items here myself. Though I can certainly recommend the Martian Peppered Pasta Bake. It's a little spicy, but I'm sure you'll enjoy it," Rei smiles at Beryl, before resuming her own survey of the menu, looking for something exotic.
[23:53] <Filia> The dishes from Saturn certainly fit that description, with their flashy names and prices that go through the roof, such that even a crown princess would feel the sting in her allowance if she were to order them. The dishes from Pluto draw Rei's eyes, though.
[23:53] * Beryl scans the menu for something that at least sounds like meat. 'They've got to have a steak or Bar-b-Que or grilled something,' Beryl thinks. 'Unless, are they all vegans?'
[23:53] <Rei-chan> After a moment, Rei elects to try the Pluto Borscht, and sets down her menu, waiting for the others to decide.
[23:54] <Filia> Beryl spots the curiously-named Earthling Baby Delight under a separate category of dishes, their origin not immediately discernable.
[23:55] * Ami-hime surveys the menu for a few minutes more, before deciding on a Uranutian omelet.
[23:56] * Filia blushes for some reason, and immediately covers her face with the menu.
[23:56] * Rei-chan blinks. "Something wrong, Filia?"
[23:56] * Beryl stares at it for all of a moment before going on.
[23:57] <Filia> "Oh no, Highness," she says unsteadily, trying to escape the outside world even farther into the safety of the menu.
[23:58] * Beryl finally decides on the Jovian Steak.
[23:59] <Rei-chan> Leaning over the table, Rei pulls the menu down from Filia's face. "Come on, what is it?" she wheedles.
[23:59] <Filia> Filia's blush reaches enormous proportions, her arms reddening as well. "It's nothing," she whispers, looking away. "I'm ready to order, Highness."
[00:01] <Rei-chan> "If you say so," Rei says dubiously, sitting back down. Noticing the others have set down their menus, she makes eye contact with a nearby waiter.
[00:03] <Filia> The maitre 'd himself approaches their table, Rei idly noticing that another waiter took his place at the entrance immediately. "Are you ready to order now, Milady?" he asks politely.
[00:03] <Rei-chan> "Yes, I'll have the Pluto Borscht," Rei tells him, glancing at the others for them to add in their own orders.
[00:04] <Beryl> "Jovian Streak and iced water. Two lemon slices," Beryl says, folding the menu.
[00:04] <Filia> He nods immediately, writing something down in his little notebook. Hearing Beryl, he adds her order with another nod. "And you, Madam?" he asks Filia next.
[00:05] * Filia blushes even more, if possible, and gestures him to come over. Once he does, promptly and not showing any outwards confusion at her unusual request, she points out an item in the menu, and glances at him shyly.
[00:06] * Rei-chan looks over to see what she's pointing at.
[00:06] * Filia holds the menu opened just slightly, not letting anyone else see it.
[00:07] <Filia> The maitre 'd stares for a long moment, asking, "Are you certain, Madam?"
[00:07] * Filia nods, and snaps the menu shut, while he makes another mark in his notebook.
[00:09] <Ami-hime> "I'll have the Uranutian Omelet, in a half-portion if you could." Ami nods to the waiter.
[00:11] <Filia> "Certainly, Ma'am," he says, nodding yet again. "Refreshments would be delivered now, while our kitchen staff works on your orders," he tells everyone, his eyes wondering towards Filia for a brief moment. Bowing deeply at the waist, he leaves the table, heading towards the 'employees only' door.
[00:12] <Filia> Almost immediately, drinks and various salads are brought to the table by no less than four waiters and a waitress, all looking in their twenties and in excellent physical shape.
[00:13] <Filia> Beryl's iced water also arrives, with the two ordered lemon slices.
[00:13] <Beryl> "That was exceptionally fast," Beryl says, her voice filled with approval.
[00:13] <Rei-chan> "So, Filia," Rei looks at Ami's retainer, "What's with all the mystery about your order? We'll see it when it arrives, anyway."
[00:14] <Filia> "I just had to try it, once," she says quietly, lowering her head.
[00:16] * Ami-hime gives Filia a curious glance. "Try what, Filia?"
[00:16] * Filia mumbles something unintelligible.
[00:17] * Rei-chan picks at the various appetizers, looking at Filia out the corner of her eye.
[00:17] * Ami-hime leans closer to Filia. "What was that? I couldn't hear you."
[00:18] * Filia puts her hands over Ami's ears, and tells Rei, "Well, I've always heard those rumors about Saturnian cuisine...."
[00:19] * Ami-hime frowns at her retainer, then attempts to pull her hands away from her ears.
[00:20] <Rei-chan> "Oh," Rei smirks, "I understand completely. Though it isn't really breakfast food...."
[00:20] <Filia> "It isn't really breakfast for me," Filia retorts, before her blush returns with a vengeance. "I mean-- Highness!"
[00:21] * Filia removes her hands from Ami's ears, covering her own face with them instead.
[00:22] * Rei-chan covers her mouth and giggles, "True enough. Though perhaps later on I could take you for dinner and we could try some together?"
[00:22] * Ami-hime turns a puzzled and slightly angry glance between the priestess and the princess. "What was that all about?"
[00:23] * Filia peaks from behind her hands, and relaxes upon seeing that the Martian princess isn't angry at her slip. "I would love that, Highness, but I have my job...." She trails off, casting a glance at Ami.
[00:24] * Beryl sips her water, content to watch.
[00:24] <Ami-hime> "If you'd like to do something with Princess Rei later, I don't mind, Filia. I'll be all right on my own." Ami smiles.
[00:24] <Rei-chan> "I'm sure that's alright," Rei reassures her, looking at Ami, "Don't worry, Ami-chan, Filia was just embarrassed at ordering something rather expensive."
[00:26] * Ami-hime shrugs slightly. 'Why would she need to hide that from me though?' she thinks to herself.
[00:27] <Filia> "I can pay for that, Highness!" Filia insists. "I have been saving up the money I get from all my har-- from all my work for the past five years!"
[00:28] <Rei-chan> "Nonsense," Rei waves it off, "You're my guest, I insist."
[00:28] <Ami-hime> "If it's that expensive I can cover it, Sempai. I don't mind at all."
[00:30] <Filia> Tears gather at the corners of Filia's eyes, as she looks at Ami.
[00:30] <Rei-chan> "No need, Ami-chan, I can quite afford it." Rei smiles.
[00:31] <Ami-hime> "At least let me take care of the tip then. I hate to put you to the trouble of paying for the entire meal yourself." Ami smiles.
[00:32] <Rei-chan> "I certainly won't refuse your generosity, Ami-chan," Rei says amiably.
[00:39] <Filia> The maitre 'd appears at their table once more, three trolleys pushed behind him by a trio of waitresses. "Your food is ready, Milady," he tells Rei, before turning towards Ami and Beryl. "So are your orders, Madams." Casting an apologetic glance at Filia, he bows. "Your dish shall take ten more minutes to prepare, I'm afraid, Ma'am. The culinary level involved--" He cuts himself off.
[00:47] <Rei-chan> "Well, it'd be rude to start before everyone is served," Rei says, "Can you keep our food ready until Filia's dish is ready?"
[00:48] <Filia> Bowing once more, he leaves, returning a few minutes later with the last trolley. The maitre 'd sets the enormous dish in front of Filia, it taking slightly over a quarter of the table by itself. The waitresses, who have waited with the group, serve the other three diners.
[00:48] * Beryl looks at her Jovian Steak like a child in a candy store. "It's so big." Beryl pokes it, "And so tender." With grate ceremony she starts in, savoring every bite.
[00:49] * Rei-chan starts in on her Pluto Borscht.
[00:50] * Ami-hime takes a small bite of her omelet, then smiles and starts in on it seriously.
[00:51] * Filia looks at the chocolate-covered monstrosity in front of her, wide-eyed. "Wow," she whispers, licking her lips subconsciously.
[00:51] * Ami-hime looks over at Filia's dish, still unaware of what it is. "Will you be able to manage all that by yourself, Filia?"
[00:52] * Filia reluctantly takes her eyes from the elephant-shaped dish, and nods slowly at her charge. "You bet, Mistress Ami!" she says, a slight bit of drool appearing at the corner of her mouth.
[00:52] <Rei-chan> "If you need any help, just ask," Rei smiles over at her.
[00:53] * Filia snaps out of her shock, and blushes once more at Rei's words, ducking her head again.
[00:54] * Rei-chan chuckles at Filia's reaction, before resuming her own meal.
[00:54] <Ami-hime> "Could I try some of it? It looks delicious."
[00:54] <Filia> Filia's head snaps back up, and she shakes her head frantically. "You mustn't, Mistress Ami! Your parents would have my head!"
[00:55] * Filia begins eating her dish hurriedly, trying to finish it before Ami tries to act upon her request.
[00:55] * Ami-hime is taken aback by the vehemence of the response. "All right, I was only asking!" She shakes her head. 'I never thought chocolate was dangerous....'
[00:56] <Beryl> Even with its massive size the steak, which tasted suspiciously like beef, quickly disappears.
[01:00] <Filia> As she tastes her borscht, Rei notices a curious contradiction. On the one side, it reminds her of the Mercurian seafood dishes she had often enjoyed, but along with them there's a strong, ever-present flavor of Neptunian cuisine. For the life of her, she can't understand how something like that could've been grown on Pluto, the atmosphere of which is radically different from both aforementioned planets.
[01:02] * Rei-chan happily finishes her breakfast, rather pleased with discovering such an interesting dish. "So, what are everyone's plans for today?" she asks the others.
[01:03] * Filia turns away from her dish, two-thirds into it. She doesn't speak, though, looking at Ami.
[01:04] * Ami-hime glances over at Beryl before answering. "I hadn't planned anything specifically. I thought I might take a better look around the Palace, myself."
[01:06] <Rei-chan> "And you, Lady Beryl?" Rei turns to the redheaded Earthling.
[01:07] <Beryl> "I had hoped to speak with the Queen, check on the prince, and--" Beryl glances toward the door Zoisite left through. "And kick start this diplomatic mission."
[01:09] <Rei-chan> "Yes, I had planned on talking to the Queen at some point today, though I suppose the first thing I should do is contact my parents. They would want to be kept updated on the diplomatic proceedings," she smiles at Beryl, "And I'm sure they'll be happy to hear that things are proceeding smoothly."
[01:11] <Beryl> 'I'd certainly be happy to hear that, myself,' Beryl thinks.
[01:14] <Rei-chan> Seeing Filia is nearly finished, Rei looks around for the maitre 'd.
[01:15] <Filia> Rei needs not more than a mere searching glance around the restaurant. The maitre 'd heads towards her immediately, stopping a respectable distance in front of the Martian princess.
[01:15] <Filia> "Yes, Milady?" he asks. "How may I be of service?"
[01:16] <Rei-chan> "I believe we are finished," Rei says, "Could we get the bill, please?"
[01:20] <Filia> "Right away, Milady." He taps his notebook, and a small piece of paper pops out of its top, expanding as he takes hold of it with his left hand and pulls it clear. Bowing before her, like he seems to be doing a lot, the maitre 'd hands the bill on a small platter that he pulls out of thin air, it replacing his notebook.
[01:21] * Rei-chan puts her Royal Bank of Mars credit card on the platter, not even looking at the actual price.
[01:21] * Ami-hime motions to Rei to give her a look, so that she has an idea of how much of a tip to leave.
[01:22] * Rei-chan holds the platter in front of Ami so she can see the bill.
[01:24] * Ami-hime blinks a bit at the price, but pulls out her access card for the Mercurian royal account and places it in the platter with Rei's card. "If you would add oh, a 25% gratuity on my card, I'd appreciate it, sir." Ami smiles at the head waiter.
[01:28] <Filia> His eyes visibly widen, and he bows to Ami as well. "Of course, Milady. Right away, Milady." Another bow at Rei, and he disappears, returning several moments later with the cards, several waiters and waitresses trailing him. "We hope you enjoyed your breakfast," he says, and his staff bows along with him, this time.
[01:29] <Ami-hime> "It was excellent, thank you very much." Ami nods to the assembled staff.
[01:29] <Rei-chan> "It was excellent," Rei says, taking her card. "I'll be sure to return," she adds while smiling at Filia.
[01:30] * Filia blushes at the smile, her plate clean, as if it had been washed.
[01:31] <Filia> -------------

And those three just about caught up to Makoto's time.

[Corwin]

Chiaki drives the four back to the palace, where Ami and Rei say their goodbyes to Beryl, departing with Filia, leaving the Earthling in the car with the helpful guard.

[Halbarad]

Ami turns to her retainer. "I think we'd better make arrangements for a place for you to stay, Filia." The young princess thinks for a few moments, then presses the jewel on her glove, asking for Genkai.