The picture above is what Edmund Digne will look like. Edmund has slightly tamer hair than the image above but otherwise it's pretty accurate, and since I couldn't figure out how to add 2 images on mobile I'm gonna add another image at the end of this chapter just cause I thought it was necessary.

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James's POV

It's been 5 months already. Time actually does fly by huh? Well now that I have friends at least. I never would have guessed that I would be such good friends with Viola either, she actually scared me a bit. Who would have thought that she was so friendly, but then again, she's still very young... I wonder if she'll change, I sure hope not.

I've also gotten closer with my future husband. Viola and I have basically dragged the other boys to hang out and they don't seem to protest either... I just have to keep this up and I'll win Albert's heart in no time.

But today, Viola invited us over to her estate, apparently she wanted to "Entertain us", she really hasn't let go of that confusing fancy wording of hers, although I feel like she's not using it properly. But I guess I can't complain, with a mom likes her's I don't think I'd even survive.

I wonder what her estate will look like though, her family seems stuck up so I might see gold everywhere...

3rd Person POV

As James arrives at Viola's estate in one of his family's carriages, his mother eagerly awaiting their arrival like a little girl would a new toy, James looks out the window eager to see what the estate looks like. James is then met with a grand gothic styled estate with dark and dreary colors that scream haunted mansion, this view greatly contrasting James's own estate that had more of a palace-like look with many vibrant dark blue shades accentuated with white and silver as well as intricate glass decorations.

'How the hell is Viola not the villainess...' Thinks James as he stares at the grand estate uneasily. '... Can we go back home?' James thinks as he steps out of the carriage with his eager mother and is met face to face with the intimidating mansion that looks bigger and scarier up close, this as well as the couple standing before him ready to greet him and his mother.

A quite short lady with a slim waist and curvaceous body stands before him as she flaunts her brights blonde hair that somehow seems to have a dark undertone while it flows down her back as a cascade of soft silk with bangs framing her flawless skin, her piercing vibrant green eyes are feminine and alluring. She wears a slight polite smile so as to seem friendly, even though her appearance alone seems quite cold, standing tall even with her short stature wearing an intricate laced dress with dark colors that do not suit her bright features yet seem to suit her aura perfectly, she is also not short on jewelry and makeup, yet it somehow doesn't seem haughty but rather fitting of her status, a proclamation of pride if you will, no more, and no less.

'This lady... She's so scary!!! And that corset she's wearing must be strangling her to death. Doesn't it hurt?!' Thinks James as he slightly takes a step back behind his mom, but his mom pays his actions no mind as she approaches the scary lady with a huge grin plastered on her face and greets her excitedly.

"Victoria!! I've missed you so muuuuch! I'm so happy to see you! It's been forever!" Says lady Isabelle as she openly shows her excitement yet still weary of the current baby she's holding in her arms. "Greetings Lady Azuree, I am pleased to see you well. I hope you and your children will enjoy your visit here." Says lady Puissante as she curtsies gracefully, seeming even more poised than Viola has ever seemed until now.

"Victoria! Call me Isabelle. Gosh you're always so formal... We've been friends since the academy and you still haven't let that go!!" Whined lady Azuree as she puffs out her cheeks in a childish demeanor. "And you seem as informal as ever Lady Azuree, *sigh* could you at least try for the sake of appearances?" Asks Victoria seeming to relax greatly after lady Azuree's greeting.

"Why keep up appearances? We are two Duchesses from the Four Great Dukedoms Victoria! Besides there are no appearances to keep among friends!" Says lady Azuree sassily as she begins a conversation and slight banter with lady Puissante.

Meanwhile, James takes notice of the man wearily standing next to his wife ready to greet the arriving guests. This man has a slender build with a pretty tall stature, he has kind dark violet eyes that contrast his wife's piercing stern ones, he also has tame straight black hair framing his face, and much like his wife, jewelry is not scarce, although he only wears what high nobility might call "a few trinkets" so as to befit his his stature as the Duke of the North.

'How can a kind looking man like him be married to a killer ghost?! She looks like she could haunt this mansion. Maybe that's why she isn't bothered by how scary it looks...' Thinks James as he is now snapped out of his thoughts by his younger sister's cries.

James's POV

'Oh no, what happened now?' I think as I assume my mom did something wrong again like she usually does. Heck, I bet my mom is the whole reason why high nobles have maids for their own babies. As I turn to my new baby sister who was born just a year ago, I now clearly see why she is crying.

'Welp... Who had the brilliant idea of giving the mansion ghost a baby?' I think as I look at the scene before me. The mansion ghost is nervously holding my younger sister who is desperately reaching for our mom. 'Yeah, I feel ya sis.' I think as I frown and shiver at the thought of being near the scary lady.

Suddenly I see Viola who was previously standing next to her dad walk up to the mansion gho- I mean her mom. I lift an eyebrow in confusion wondering what she would do. 'Wait. She was there the whole time?! How did I not notice? She's usually so friendly and immediately pounces on me like a child. I mean, not that I don't do the same, but that's not the point!' I think as I stare at Viola while she nears her mom and stands infront of her.

3rd Person POV

"Mother, may I hold Lady Azuree's daughter?" Says Viola. Both lady Azuree and lady Puissante stare at her shocked. "U-umm Viola honey I don't think that's a good idea right now." Says lady Azuree wearily. At this Viola only gives her a soft smile and proceeds to gently take the crying baby from lady Puissante and rock her slowly while gently humming a beautiful soft tune. The baby begins to calm down a bit until she stops crying only to stare up at Viola who was still currently carrying her.

Viola, seeing how the baby has now calmed down, proceeds to give her back to lady Azuree, this in turn makes the baby giggle happily because she has returned to her mother's comforting arms.

As Viola turns back to head towards James's direction, she notices everyone's shocked eyes on her, everything now standing still. She pays no mind to this and gracefully walks toward her friend, although upon closer inspection you will notice her right hand slightly tremble as she tries to hide it with the skirt of her dress.

'... This isn't fair, she's kind and good with kids too?! If Viola is this perfect then what will the heroine be like? *Groan* How can I possibly compete?!' thinks James as he nervously stares at Viola who seems to smile a bit wider as she approaches him.

"Welcome James Azuree! I am pleased to have you as an honored guest in the Puissante estate. Please follow me, I shall lead you to where our other honored guests await us to entertain and converse with you all during your visit." Says Viola excitedly, clearly trying to keep up appearances for her mother as she subtly side glances towards lady Puissante, who had been staring at her the whole time. "So I shall Viola Puissante, daughter of Duke Puissante of the North! Known across the lands for her complex speech and upright demeanor far and wide!" Says James as he gives a mocking exaggerated bow while slightly scolding his friend just as his mother did to lady Puissante.

This results in a slight giggle from Viola which she immediately covers seeing the stern look from her mother, but no matter, for at least a giggle was what James was aiming for. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's gooooo!" Says James dropping his little act as he gently grabs Viola's wrist and speed walks, to the entrance of the estate, still being scared of lady Puissante.

As James speed walks by with Viola following close behind, lady Azuree cannot help but smile at her precious child. "They are absolutely adorable are they not?" She says as she turns towards lady Puissante, her husband already gone after the children left as well, leaving only the two ladies outside to chat away.

"Yes well, your son certainly has your... Energy." Says lady Puissante. "Oh don't be like that! They get along so well! They are always together whenever the children play and are so close." Says lady Azuree. "You are right, they do seem rather intimate." Says lady Puissante.

"Exactly! Oh! What if they actually love each other? Wouldn't that be amazing? My son and your daughter... It would be the perfect couple!" Says lady Azuree excitedly. "Hmmm, perhaps you are right. But we should continue further discussion of this topic indoors should we not?" Says lady Puissante as she steps aside ready to head into the estate. "Oh yes! This topic would be well accompanied by a nice cup of tea." Says lady Azuree as she and lady Puissante make their way towards the entrance of the mansion with a young maid trailing behind them now gently carrying the recently born baby Christine Azuree with her as said baby sleeps soundly through all the ruckus her mother and older brother have caused, how she did so however, was a mystery in it's own.

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I obviously do not own the picture above ^^^ all pictures belong to their rightful owners.

But that is basically how Edmund dresses usually, he slicks back his hair a bit too so it isn't messy.