Small Talk And Big Revelations

Rowing the plank towards the bay of the island, the entire party was growing tired of simply sitting in silence. Already a handful of people were waving at them from the shore. Curiosity glinting in their eyes, they reflected no sense of self-preservation as nothing ever went wrong under their queen's rule. 

"I still prefer idiots waving us in than pirates…" Whispered Regalia, her face devoid of any joy ever since she was kidnapped and tortured. 

"Speaking of idiots," pausing her paddling, Mel glanced around at the members of their original group before her eyes landed on Raven's back. "Isn't it the first moon of autumn tonight, your birthday?"

"Birthday?" Blurted Linkle, Regalia, Mino, and the rest of the monster girls inside the jewel. None of them had expected Mel to bring up a birthday, especially since Raven and the others were orphans. 

Speaking up to ease their doubtful expressions, Maria began her explanation.