Treaty [Thank you Peripharos for the gift!]

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Emilia's hand petting Penny's head paused as she stared at Crystal in surprise. "You want me to talk to Bella? But… haven't you already—"

The blonde girl gave her a pleading look. "I-It's not the same thing. Please, can't you give it a try for me, at least?"

Crystal obviously knew that Emilia wouldn't be able to reject her request when she put it like that, and as she expected, the crimson-haired girl soon gave her a helpless smile. "I really don't think she'll change her mind on such an important matter based on who she's talking to, but since you insist, alright. Let's call her."

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Twenty minutes later, Emilia was left staring blankly at the now disconnected phone, while Crystal and Penny gave each other a knowing look.