>>6088064With a second's focus lock onto your wife's energy, who is still by Towa, teleporting to their side after a moment's focus. Leaving the king behind, reappearing by the two women.
“So, what was that all about?” Towa asks curiously. You fill them in, Meloka's expression darkening as Towa seems... Intrigued. Unnervingly so. “Hrmm. This could be quite the experiment.”
“I don't like that it's mandatory.” your wife says, crossing her arms. “Why would he agree to such a thing?”
“He hasn't, at least not yet. He couldn't make this decision on his own.” you say, your wife's eyes widening in surprise.
“Did you-?” she asks, sounding genuinely confused.
“Yeah, he and I talked about it. He's gathering the proposal now, and is going to be making an announcement soon.” you tell them both. “Since he couldn't decide on this, he's going to be asking everyone.”
“Wait, what?” Meloka and Towa both ask, brows raising in sync.
“We talked about it, and since he couldn't decide I told him to see what his own people think of it.” you tell them both. “Seeing his people's thoughts and opinions on such a proposal, what should and shouldn't change before and if this goes through. Everyone trusts him to do what's best for them, so going to them will build their trust even further.”
“Sometimes, even after all these years, you still manage to surprise me.” Towa says with a grin. “And to think I once thought of you as nothing more than a mindless meathead.”
“Did he say where and when he'd announce this?” Meloka asks, you shaking your head.
“No, he didn't say. But, judging the state he was in, I bet it'll be soon. He clearly didn't sleep last night.” you say, Meloka's brows furrowing in annoyance. You both have tried to convince King Vegeta to take better care of himself in the past. “So, should we take the kids out there to see this announcement?”
“Well, this will influence them, so...” Meloka says, a note of hesitation to her tone.
“I don't see why not. This is their world as well, now.” Towa says. “Perhaps having their voices heard and considered may help them feel a greater belonging. And Ace and Chaya too, they... Hang on. They're not here.”
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