Tenuous State

"Yes, it would be." Gwene said as if it were obvious. She got off Konbei's knee's and sat on the table directly in front of him "It would tear this country apart, not to mention all of our families and friends that would get dragged into it." Gwene paused, she didn't really have any family to lose, the only people that came close were Konbei and Zelda.

"It's just..." She didn't really have anymore to say, so she stayed silent and waited to hear what Konbei had to say.

"I don't live to serve Zelda," Konbei said. "I'm sorry, but I don't. I only tolerate her and her family for your sake. It would almost be like asking you to help the Novafaita..."

He watched her carefully for her response.

"I see..." Gwene said, the look on her face had dropped. She didn't really have anything else to say, and she didn't want to force him to go against who he was.

Was she disappointed? No. He had told her upfront what the deal was, and she wasn't going to force him to do anything he didn't want to do. She hoped down off the table and went outside.

Konbei watched her go. He leant forward and rested his elbows on the table, he rubbed his face and sighed. He could tell she had hoped for something different but he couldn't help Zelda; apart from the reasons he'd already given, Konbei knew his mother was communicating with Facade and he couldn't betray her either. His best choice was just to do nothing.

Gwene walked over to the fruit tree's and picked down an apple and began to eat it. She wanted to help Zelda, she she made up her mind that she would go to the castle for a while and help to figure out what was going on.

"I'm sorry the 'right thing' isn't right for both of us," Konbei said from behind her, his tone sincere.

Gwene turned and gave Konbei a genuine smile "That's okay, I'm sorry I tried to force you to come to the castle with me."

"What are you gonna do?" Konbei asked.

"I think I might go to the castle." Gwene said.

Konbei just nodded. He wasn't going to try and change her mind.

"You don't want me to go, do you." Gwene said.

"I just think if you get caught or find something you're not supposed to..." Konbei paused. "They take people's heads for that kind of thing..."

"Well then. Why don't you come with me?" Gwene asked, she then walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck, she had a loving smile on her face "You won't be working for Zelda, you'll be working with me, and if something should happen, we can always come back here."

"I'm not helping you snoop around for something that probably isn't even there," he said.

This was a first, usually if Gwene got all cute with Konbei, he would usually go along with her, she was unprepared for this "Oh, okay. Well..." she quickly thought of something to say.

"Well?" Konbei said, waiting to hear what she would say.

"I... I just want to stay together." Gwene said, finally admitting what was really on her mind "If something happens I just want to be near you, so I'll know you will be safe."

Konbei looked at her and sighed. "You know I can take care of myself," he said. "It's you I'm worried about. I would come with you but I'm not getting involved, I don't even wanna hear about it."

"Okay." Gwene said defeated, but maybe she could make a compromise. "But would you stay in Castle Town while I'm up at the Castle?"

Konbei paused before speaking. "...Fine."

Gwene gave him a quick kiss on the lips "Thank you. We'll go there tomorrow, until then..." she gave him a seductive look.

Konbei kissed her back and wrapped his arms around her waist. He was truly worried about her plan to help Zelda, at least if he was in Castle Town he could be close by in case something did go wrong... but for now he tried not to let it bother him.

Gwene smiled after his kiss, he then took his hand and lead him back to their home.

=====

A few knocks on the door of Nuala's house could be heard.

Nuala's eyes moved to the door when she heard the knocks and her hand moved to the knife on the table. She had to be extra cautious now that she was suppling Facade with information. She picked the knife up and opened the door.

"Good to see you are constantly vigilant." Sergius said.