Quiet time in the Garden

[Captain Toothbrush]

A Soft smile graced the lips of a young woman when the sounds of life reached her ears. She loved hearing the sound of birds and other small animals when she entered the garden. She also enjoyed the heady scents of the flowers, fruit trees, of life. This place no matter what she was feeling always brought a smile to her face. This was where one could find Yoshinoya when she wasn’t sitting in her throne. This place, this lovely garden, with its large weeping willows, towering oaks, lush pine trees and it’s bright colorful patches of flowers of all shapes and sizes; brought much needed peace to the young queen. Sighing ever so softly the young queen walked into the giant room, letting the elegant glass door shut quietly behind her.

With book in hand Yoshi made her way down the stone path, enjoying the sounds, site and smells of her garden. She couldn’t wait to sit under her favorite tree and dive into her new book. She had gotten it during one of her rare outings. She rarely got to leave the house let alone sit and read a romance novel. Smiling she walked up to the center tree and settled herself down under it. Tucking her legs in, she settled in to read. The first words captivate her, she loved this author, and she almost had the complete series of her work. Would have if she could go out more often but with her current role she couldn’t leave the house as often as she would have liked. So for now she would cherish every word of this amazing book.

[Ahlenmor]

_________ Able made his way from the town. Having put up as many fliers as he could alone before the morning dragged on too late. As much as he wanted to just relax and enjoy the little bit of underlying peace that he had found it was quite impossible. Even for one of his position he couldn't forget what was always looming just over the horizon on any given day at any given time. He usually kept his wits about him all the time but something recently was distracting him. Able wasn't sure if it was his obligation as the Ace of Spades or if it had to do with the Queens behavior. All he knew is something had to change, in fact, the very reason for the fliers was to be able to do something special.

Having left the local town Able made his way to an audience with the Queen. He couldn't remember the last time she was surprised by something and wasn't sure of her reaction but he figured it best to try. Making his way to the house. He wasn't sure where the Queen would be. She'd either be in her room or in the garden to his knowledge. Deciding to let her know he was here. Drawing on his energy and creating a light snow storm overhead Able entered the house. Knowing that if she was in the garden he'd have a sneaking advantage he made his way there.

Until he got closer he wasn't sure if she was even home. However in a matter of moments he saw her reading in the garden. The snow had just started to fall over the garden which was lucky for him. Using the now white background to his advantage Able bolted into the tree careful not to make a sound and to avoid being seen. It was only after he was safely in the tree that he decided to let her know he was already by her hanging upside down from a tree limb.

"I think it would be easier for me to read if you had it upside down M'Lady."

[Captain Toothbrush]

All her attention was focused on the book in her hands, the pages turned every few minutes as the Queens eyes devoured every word on each page. She managed to get quite far into her reading that she hit a rather, enamored scene in her book. A soft smile graced her lips as she flipped to the next page, absorbing the story. The protagonist was skillfully wooing his target, enticing her with words and his hands. It was almost sinful to read, to be party to this kind of loving. But she had no choice she was drawn in; her own wishfully thinking placing her in the role of the young women being thoroughly aroused by the dashingly young man as her chosen mate.


Giving a wishful sigh she turned the page “I think it would be easier for me to read if you had it upside down M'Lady.” the book went flying, landing lightly in the rose bush as the queen herself let out a small shriek. She clasped both hands to her bosom and glared at Able, her Ace of Spades. “I’m rather glad you could not read my book. If you had I’m sure my reputation would be ruined” she stated with a small glare up in his direction. The man had scared ten years off her life and was almost party to her weakness. Romance. The man had almost read a very intimate scene that would have left her scandalized for years to come. Thankfully the book had closed when it landed in the rose bush. Sighing she pushed herself up, dusting off the dirt and carefully removed her book from the bush.


“I trust you’ve had a pleasant time off? Or were you secretly working again.” the young queen asked as she tucked the book under her arm.
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[Ahlenmor]

_________ Able's attention was quickly diverted to the flying book. He was unsure of what the book was or why she was so into reading it but it didn't completely surprise him. He had been unable to make out the words on the page but the ornate number on the bottom of the page did catch his eye as the book was flung. His initial objective of snooping was sidelines when she asked him a question. Needless to say he couldn't let her in on the surprise.
"Well I can't exactly lie and say that I was sleeping in this tree now can I? No.. I think I will tell you I was in town enjoying a bit of leisure before the next task on my list needs to be marked off. But I must say having you so startled by a simple comment is quite unusual."
_________ Able darted over to the book. Picking it up gently and skimming threw the pages to the one he saw. Quickly reading through the lines until something caught his eye.
It wasn't shock that kept him from speaking out about his find it was more of disbelief. To think the queen would have such tendencies.
"My my what have we here? A dirty tale of two individuals? So that's what had your attention so firmly held. I'm ashamed to say I wish my sight wasn't as keen as it was to save the number on that page..."
_________ Tossing the book back to her Able rested his hands behind his head. He wasn't debating on using the knowledge to his advantage. That was beneath him. However he was completely baffled about what to do next. Thus far no one had answered his ad and it would be quite boring to snooze the rest of the day away.

[Captain Toothbrush]

“Wait! Don’t read that…” Yoshi tried to grab the book out of his hand but it was too late, he had found the page and her secret was reviled. How humiliating, to be caught reading a hard romance novel. Sighing she hung her head, snatching the book out of the air. “What I read shouldn’t concern you, nor should you have been snooping” she snapped out tossing the book into the air and watching it vanish to her room. Better to put it away then have him continue to comment on her reading style. “And what do you mean exactly lie, why would you lie anyway?”.

Eyes narrowing she folded her arms against her chest, her look slowly turning menacing “Able, you know my policy on lying” huffing she listened to the rest of his statement about being town relaxing. “I see” sighing she rubbing the back of her head and started down the path back to her throne knowing he follow her. “And what task is on your list? If I may ask” pushing open the elegant glass door, leaving the soft soothing sounds, scents, and sites behind for duty