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“Right, then us two will help Anastasia.” You point at yourself and Mat. She needs to get into the action or else she’ll think the adventure is too boring! No good reason for you to stay here and watch. “C’mon, Mat, we have to go.”
The fit girl nods and sends a message to the VIP about your soon arrival. Anastasia is in Room 87, meaning she’s on Floor 18.
“Be careful out there.” Wilma wishes you two good luck as she starts being transformed.
“Line is open if you need anything.” Ms. Cooldown winks with her phone in hand. The koala will be your only contact here, since Matilda has the only functional phone of the gang. You could ask Ugolino for his, but common sense tells you it won’t be a good idea. “Now let’s work on the base…”
Minutes later and one elevator ride to boot, you arrive at Floor 18. It doesn’t look particularly different than where you were, with the notable exception being the paintings on the walls are different. It helped that Ugolino’s room was the first one overall, Room 87 is in the awkward position of being at the end of one of the hallways. Made you appreciate the large number of room this hotel has.
After whatever phone exchange Matilda and Anastasia ensured each other's identities as a security measure, the Bride-to-never-be opens the door with luggage in hand, a large suitcase with wheels. Matilda pushes her back into the room and closes the door to brief her on the plan.
“You need my wedding dress?” Anastasia has no idea what the plan is. “I’m sorry, my little angel, but I don’t have any other clothes with me.” Her cheeks turn rosy even thinking about it.
“What’s in your luggage then?” You scratch your cheek with confusion.
“My little sister!” Anastasia taps it with glee. “Say hi to the kind people who are helping us!”
“Yoo-hoo, whoever you are! You guys rule! Rule, I say! We love you!” The enthusiastic voice of a girl thanks you two. She sounds about you and Matilda’s age, which is odd considering that the suitcase is not *that* big. It explains the oddly placed holes in it though.
“We love you very much indeed!” Anastasia tenderly smiles. “How did… How did Ugo take the news?”
“Didn’t you two have a long call together?” Matilda raises an eyebrow. The bride should know he’s heartbroken.
“Um, yes, but, after that…” Anastasia’s face is full of guilt. “Please, tell me he didn’t cry...”
“He’ll survive if we help him.” You reassure. Ugolino did cry a lot though. It’s a shame the wedding didn’t go through since these two are crybabies.
“T-Then let me hand you my dress at once!” Anastasia turns around. “Please, lower my zipper!” She moves her hair away from her back.
“Huh?” You didn’t expect such a sudden change of heart.
“You can’t leave in your underwear.” Matilda points out.
“Hey! Annie! If you’re going to go out naked, you should be the one here!” Luggage sister complains.
