It was Rodemul of the decree that partitioned everything in the mansion that greeted Shester on the front porch of the Schneider mansion, which sounded magnificent.
Shester nodded gently to Rodemur, opening his mouth heavily as he walked through the mansion.
"... I'd like to see your wife first... because I have to tell you about the Deputy Secretary..."
"Yes, but how are you going to tell us?
"I'm going to lie"
Shester said straightforwardly.
"... are you lying..."
"Oh, the truth can be taken by you or the secretary, but your wife understands it. Then I'm going to lie to make sure you feel as comfortable as I can."
"I understand. I do know if that's okay with me."
"Oh. And where is your wife?
"I'll be in the back yard. Verse flowers are blooming this season..."
"Flowers of Verse... That being said, there were usually flower parties in the backyard at this time of year..."
"Yes, as the poor petals of Verse swoop in the wind, you are still smiling and choking on your liquor..."
Rodemul accidentally closed his eyelid and caught tears remembering the happy sight that still burns behind it.
"... this year... I can't..."
I told Shester to squeeze it out thoughtlessly.
"... Yes. Too bad......"
The two then continued to walk silently.
He then broke through the mansion and arrived in front of a glass door that exited the backyard.