A Vial for a Vial

"Very well," Caio agreed. "What do you want to ask me?" He had only talked to her when she told him that 20 was missing that time in the town square. He couldn't imagine what on earth she could possibly want to know that it took priority over a compensation for her unjust stay in prison.

"Your Grace, may I ask if you have romantic feelings for 20?" 19 hesitantly said, darting a quick look at the archduke before shifting her eyes to the floor once again. On more than one occasion, 20 had endearingly referred to the archduke as her older brother, and she was genuinely convinced that the handsome noble treated her like a protective older sibling. But 19 had her doubts on the matter.