Crimson started crying because she felt uncomfortable in her pants.
"Arielle... do sothing," Ronan asked while pinching his nose. Kael nodded, feeling uncomfortable with the bad sll.
"Wait a mont."
William ca with Tania and Lucas. Tania almost laughed at the response of the grown n in the room. The old woman ca with a basket filled with a change of clothes, powder, and scented oil. While Lucas brought a basin of warm water.
Ronan widened his eyes seeing all the preparations. He panicked when he saw Tania adjust Crimson’s position on his desk. Kael imdiately grabbed William’s hand who was trying to escape. He pulled the man back into his seat.
"Here?" asked Ronan in surprise.
Arielle clapped her hands. "Ah, since this is the daughter of Lazarus and the three of you are his closest friends, including you, Your Majesty. So, I want to teach you how to take care of Crimson starting from the most basic things like changing her clothes," Arielle said with a cheerful smile.
Tania also smiled.
"W-w-w-wait a minute!" hold William. "There is Tania. Why do we have to know how to dress this thing?"
"This thing has a na, and we’re going to call her Baby Crimson," Arielle replied, trying to give understanding to the n in front of her. "Also, Tania is not as young as she used to be. She doesn’t have as much energy as three grown n like you."
Tania nodded, confirming Arielle’s words.
"Please, pay close attention to Tania," said Arielle.
Again, William raised his hand in protest. Arielle was still smiling, trying to be patient.
"But, we can hire another maid, right? Right?" William asked Ronan and Kael beside him for support.
Ronan and Kael bobbed their heads in agreent.
"But, aren’t you guys close friends of Lazarus? And if Lazarus admits it and it’s proven that this is Lazarus’ child, I’m sure the three of you will be appointed by Lazarus as Crimson’s Godparents."
William thought hard. "Hm... who is Lazarus?" He asked with a serious expression, making Arielle frown not understanding what was happening.
William turned towards Kael and Ronan.
"Do you guys know who this Lazarus is? I think this is the first ti I’ve heard that na," he said.
Kael and Ronan shook their heads at the sa ti.
Arielle glanced at Ronan who also seed reluctant to admit Lazarus as their friends. The girl’s cheerful smile slowly faded.
"Alright, I’ll take care of her until Lazarus arrives. Tania, sorry for making you co here. Let’s move Crimson sowhere else." Arielle turned to Lucas. "Lucas, sorry but can you bring the basin of water again? Looks like we have to move to another room."
"No problem, Your Highness. I’m ready to help you anyti," Lucas said with dedication.
Ronan tapped his thigh and cleared his throat for a mont.
"William," he called sharply. "This is no ti for jokes. If Lazarus heard what you said earlier, Lazarus would be very disappointed in you."
"Right," said Kael, agreeing with Ronan’s words. William narrowed his eyes, feeling betrayed by the two n.
"Princess, sorry to disappoint you. This is our first experience in caring for a baby so please teach us. Lazarus is my friend. Then, I’ll help him take care of Crimson while Lazarus isn’t around."
Arielle looked at Kael, brimming with emotion. Her smile returned. Ronan nodded in agreent, and William could only frown in defeat.
Tania slowly opened Crimson pants. Ronan, Kael, and William simultaneously averted their gazes.
(Shit. It’s a girl) the three of them cursed at the sa ti in their minds.
Arielle chuckled seeing the three grown n in front of her who beca awkward when they found out that Crimson was a girl. Arielle cleared her throat, and asked them to go back to see how Tania cleaned up the poop in Crimson’s pants.
Arielle helped Tania wipe the baby’s bottom with a wet towel. After drying her, Tania poured so powder and sprayed so perfu on Crimson’s pants. Tania and Arielle did everything slowly to make sure the three n in front of them were paying close attention.
"It’s finished!" exclaid Arielle while lifting Crimson’s body.
"Thank you for your concern, Uncles. And now... it’s ti for to choose who will look after tonight," Arielle said in a small, childlike tone.
(Shit) All three cursed again.
***
Tania and Lucas left the room to return all of Crimson’s baby equipnt and dirty clothes.
anwhile, Arielle sat on the couch in front of the three n, and placed Crimson who was chewing her fingers on her lap.
"So? Who will look after Crimson tonight?" asked Arielle again.
"Princess, with all due respect, I can’t look after Crimson tonight because I will be doing night patrols around the palace to ensure no intruders enter, for the palace is open all day," said Kael.
Arielle thought for a mont. That was an important task. Making sure no spies got in was sothing that needed to be done. If they were rash and let the spies wander around the palace, it would be very dangerous.
"I understand. It is a very important job," Arielle replied.
Now, Arielle turned to William and Ronan.
William looked down in sha.
"Princess, I will tell you the truth. I... am not ready to do it. I am very clumsy in taking care of babies. What if I unknowingly make a mistake and hurt Crimson later?" he asked.
After seeing William’s attitude, Arielle could understand the man’s concern. She also wouldn’t be able to rest in peace imagining Crimson crying in the middle of the night and William holding her in the wrong way.
"I see," said Arielle.
"But, I promise to take care of her tomorrow!" added William who didn’t want to disappoint Arielle.
" too," Kael said quietly.
Ronan folded his arms across his chest. He was the only one left who had not raised any objections.
"I’m thinking of an excuse," the man said honestly.
Arielle smiled. Ronan let out a long sigh and said nothing. The man kicked William and Kael out of his room.
"That thing can sleep with tonight. But! I want you too."
"Didn’t I already agree to spend the night with you?"
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