On their way to The Blissful Pub, Elysia suddenly received a call from Lancelot. "Hello Elysia, it''s me, Lancelot, Blossom''s childhood friend."


    Elysia was surprised. “?” She knew who Lancelot was but didn''t expect him to call her. They''d never really interacted, and they didn''t even have each other''s contact information. Thest time she saw him was in Silver City. Blossom had been kidnapped, and Lancelot, in an attempt to save her, had been taken by the kidnappers as well and beaten badly. He was still unconscious when they left Silver City.


    “Hi,” Elysia responded. "Are you looking for Blossom?"


    Lancelot''s tone was gentle. "No, we just parted ways. I''m outside The Blissful Pub now. I dropped her off. I heard it''s your husband''s birthday today, so please wish him a happy birthday for me."


    Elysia was a bit confused. "...Okay, I will. Thanks. When did you get back from Silver City?"


    Lancelot said, "I got back at the beginning of the month. I''ve been busy, just got my job situation sorted out, so I''m finally free. We should get together sometime when you''re free. I''ll treat you and Winona to dinner, bring your partners along."


    Elysia politely agreed. "Sure, just let us know in advance. Did you... need something from me?"


    "Yes, I was hoping you could keep an eye on Blossom. She hasn''t been doing too welltely—stomachaches, and she''s not sleeping well. I''m worried she''ll drink too much and her body won''t be able to handle it."


    Elysia asked, “...Why don''t you go in with her?"


    Lancelot sounded a bit embarrassed. "Blossom won''t let me. She says I''m in the way and that I nag her too much. Besides, I have some things to take care of, so I can''t go in."


    "I had to ask Hollis for your number. Just keep an eye on her for me."


    "Okay, I will," Elysia promised.


    "Thanks. I won''t keep you then. We''ll talk again soon."


    "Okay, bye."


    Pet


    After hanging up, Elysia frowned and sighed. She and Lancelot had never had any real contact, and now he was suddenly asking Hollis for her number and wanting to treat her and Winona to dinner. He was probably


    getting ready to


    Fready to pursue Blossom. But Blossom didn''t like him that way. If he tried and failed, they might not even be able to remain childhood friends. Losing that friendship would be a shame for Blossom. Ugh...


    Tarquin nced at Elysia as he drove. "The one who likes Blossom?"


    "Yeah, Lancelot. Her childhood friend."


    "I think Blossom''s parents really like him," Tarquinmented.


    Elysia nodded. "They do. Lancelot grew up with Blossom, so Folly and Hollis know


    him inside and out. They''d feel at ease entrusting Blossom to him."


    "And it''s not just that Lancelot has a good character and is handsome; he''s also very capable. He was always a top student, and at a young age, he''s already made


    a name for himself in the world of archaeology. A real prodigy."


    "Now that he''s back working in Jindale City, he''s probably a professor at Jindale University. With a stable job, he can stay in Jindale City and be with Blossom."


    "Plus, Lancelot''s parents are colleagues of Folly and Hollis. Folly and Hollis know what kind of people they are and that they adore


    Blossom. All things considered Folly and Hollis would be a hundred


    percent satisfied, and relieved. Blossom married into the Spencer family."


    Tarquin''s tone soured. "So he''s a good match for her family."


    Elysia didn''t deny it. "They are well-matched, family-wise. Even though Blossom doesn''t have a high level of education, their families arepatible, and the Spencer family doesn''t look down on Blossom for her education level."


    Tarquin asked, “Lancelot''s not young, and he''s so outstanding. Hasn''t anyone pursued him?"


    "He was always on the move, following Folly and Hollis around. And I suspect he''s had feelings for Blossom for a long time. Maybe that''s why he''s so obsessed with history."