Lady Misfortune: Daddy, I'll Be A Righteous Villainess!

Weiss snuck out an unimpressed look to Fallon while Lady started to get occupied with the memory of Sarah and Orion's romantic moment earlier.

'Seriously, what issues do you have with me?' was what he was basically telling. 

'You ain't gonna tell her nothing. I'm watching,' was what seemed to be the other's response.

While they're having this telepathic conversation, Lady contemplates in silence. She did tell both of them that they should discuss the topic soon. If it wasn't for the party, they would've already had. They couldn't really bring it up at their table earlier because Belle and Hartigan were with them. Also, they're kind of busy themselves. 

'Maybe this is our only chance to talk about it tonight. Nobody else's around. The others with us are too far to hear…' she pondered, examining the place.

'What do I want to happen from here on out? How do I deal with what I've just discovered about Sarah and Orion? Also, how will Maximilian and Regina meet? Is the story really diverting from the plot?'

She must find the answers as soon as possible, and though she hates being a burden on others, she has to let these two get involved. Besides, even if she tells them that she can deal with this matter on her own, she doubts they'll listen     

"Anyway, let's get started..." Fallon announced.

"There's only the three of us here. We're safe."

"Hold on a moment…" Weiss cut in, gawking incredulously

"Don't tell me you let me win this date on purpose just for this?"

"Hey, you're the one who decided to bid. I wasn't doing a thing."

"And you're now taking advantage of me?" 

"Are you implying that you'd rather go on a date than talk about it?"

"Of course, we're gonna talk about it. But this isn't the time to do so-" 

Weiss paused abruptly when Lady's expression dimmed. Fallon smirked. 

"Okay. Fine…" he relented, finally deciding to give up on the date.

"He can stay. We'll discuss it."

"Oh, but we can still have our dinner together…!" she reassured him, brightening up again.

"As thanks for everything, I promise I'll treat you to something next time."

She winks at him as she says that. He smiles, already looking forward to it.

"I truly appreciate that both of you are willing to hear me out. The fact that you believe in me has already made me happy enough. But to actually have you two with me all the way... I'm really thankful."

At her wistful yet heartfelt confession, they give her an encouraging smile. It was then that she decided to start getting serious. In return to their support, she at least wanted to make things easy for them – to enlighten them. She already has an idea of what she'll do from this point on.

"So, as I was thinking…" Lady began. 

"I really don't know what the heck is going on with Sarah. While taking a look at her personal information had helped me learn more about her, doing so had also brought up more questions. Not to mention, she actually… d-did that thing with Orion. I never wrote such an indecent scene! And I'm pretty sure they're not even dating yet. From the looks of it, though, she already seems to be quite… e-experienced – almost like she'd been doing it all her life."

"For someone who almost fainted from seeing a kissing scene, you sure know how to tell if a person is an expert…" Weiss teased, chuckling. 

"But you do have a point. There's no hesitation at all. Just straight up did it."

"Well, I asked around earlier just in case…" Fallon chimed with a casual tone.

"I talked with their classmates while I was going around. Nobody confirmed that they're together, though I did hear that the guy has a thing on her. Also, those from Gracelyn's class said that she's just very popular. She gets to talk with a lot of boys at school, so they can't point out who's her boyfriend - or if she even has one at all.

Lady nods at that. It makes sense that Sarah is being seen like a celebrity.

At least, she's not alone. She's been worrying about her life at home so much that she began thinking that she's being left out at school too. There's nothing she can do about their parents for now, and while she considers setting them up to meet, she's not sure if it'll help the story to get back on its original tracks or cause it to stray further. And so, at the moment, the best thing to do is to choose which matter she will focus on first.

'One character at a time, Lady. One at a time.'

First, Sarah.

Her ultimate goal is to give her a happy ending, she reminds herself. She already realized by now that she doesn't know everything about her characters, including what's best for them. In that case, it's probably time for her to change tactics and take a risk by letting an event happen in advance – the heroine choosing her male lead, for one. 

And if her happiness should come with a certain astronomy lover whose name she took after a constellation, then so be it.

"You know what, guys…?" Lady blurted out, having finally made a decision.

"Apart from being a villainess, I think I'm gonna be a matchmaker too."

Fallon scowled. Weiss blinked.

And there's silence for a moment.   

"Biting more than you can chew again, huh?" her cousin sighed. 

"I'm only saying that Sarah and Orion can hook up together if they want to."

"You're not just saying it. You're planning something," their friend muttered. 

"Well, if they ever need a little push, I'll help them get together." 

"I thought you're against them kissing because they're still too young?"

"And they are! Honestly, I still don't want her to date anyone yet. It's too early! But I have no choice."

"You're finally realizing that you can't decide everything for her? And that all you can do now is to support her in silence?"

Fallon gives him a look, wondering when he'd become Lady's translator. Weiss paid him no mind.

"Well, yeah…" she said while rubbing the back of her neck sheepishly. 

"At least until I find a way to save the future, I won't sabotage the things that make Sarah happy in the present. I'll also think of something to help our parents meet. But before that, I have to get to know Regina more – in person. Of course, I'll continue playing my part as the antagonist as well." 

They have nothing against that. In fact, they're relieved she's rethinking her methods. Setting up two people who clearly have something going on is more acceptable than getting in between them and breaking them apart. However, they can't help but be worried about the other issue –

Lady is planning to personally get closer to Regina. 

'We did tell her that she's a nightclub stripper, but that's not all…' Weiss thought as he secretly exchanged looks with Fallon.

'She's a prostitute who'd been charged of swindling countless men, though she'd never really been in jail – bribery, I suppose. In addition, not only does she engage in sexual activities as a form of livelihood, but she's also an alcoholic who's addicted to gambling. She's like a whole package of all the worst habits an adult could have.'

They decided to hide this information from Lady for certain reasons. One of these is that they know she's going to take the news badly. Fallon had told Weiss how stressed she was when she found out about Regina's job. They believe it would be much worse if they were to tell her about this as well.

Another reason is, Regina seems dangerous. Lady will not be able to handle it. 

'Besides, she doesn't have to know. She's not going to get close to that woman. Even if she gets mad at me, I will not let her,' Weiss decided. 

Therefore, the best thing to do is to have Lady concentrate on Sarah. They'll let her play her matchmaking game, and they'll even help her out – if only to keep her attention away from Regina. All the while, they'll search for a way to convince her not to meet her.

They'll play along with her antics. However, if it comes to it, they'll take the matter into their own hands – whether she likes it or not.

Fallon looks at Lady, frowning. 

'The same goes for Uncle Max. I refuse to have a woman like that as my future step-aunt. I'm sorry, Lady. This is for both of your sake.' 

He then turns to face Weiss again. They both nod at each other.

"Oh, but how exactly am I going to be a matchmaker? If I wanna continue to act as the villainess, I can't just walk up to her and offer a love advice, can I?" Lady wondered out loud. 

"Just buy some arrows and put on a diaper. Play cupid," Fallon deadpanned.

"Fallon!"

"What? You're asking."

"Stop teasing me!"

"I'm not. I'm serious."

The two of them bicker for a moment. Then, finally, a suggestion. 

"I may have an idea," Weiss said with a smile.