IT wasn't often that Sting was concerned about his appearance, however when it came to Royalty, even he put in a little more effort. His slacks and cropped tee were switched in for a tailored suit, and messy hair had been tamed especially for the occasion.

  Guards clad heavily in armour had already escorted the young Guild Master through countless hallways and several flights of marble stairs before he and the Princess finally stood before one another, and after dropping his head out of respect, he extended a hand her way.

    ' It's a pleasure, your Highness.       You requested my presence? '

  BOY, was he glad to see her face. Long days spent refined to an office did someone like him very little good, but it was the little things like this that made it bearable. Of course, all of his guild mates made an effort to keep him sane, but there was no one quite as dedicated to the task than Yukino Aguria. The woman managed to balance helping him with a hectic work schedule and personal life, and besides Rogue, there was no one he appreciated quite this much.

      ' Evenin'. How was your day? '

i am back.