Fishing

Written for sm_monthly Silver Millenium month, January 2008

Theme: 1. In vino veritas

Genre: drama

Version: Anime / Manga

As soon as he saw Zoisite leaving, a few minutes after Kunzite, Prince Endymion invited himself at Nephrite and Jadeite's table. He tried to sound casual.

"So, what do you think of your Moon Kingdom fiancées?"

Nephrite gave a quizzical look at the bottle Endymion had placed on the table. Endymion rarely shared casual drinks with his 4 Generals.

Jadeite shrugged.

"They are nice."

Endymion poured them each a glass of kela - stronger than usual wine.

"Just nice? You are engaged to them."

Nephrite drank his shot straight, smirked and poured himself a second one right away.

"And we are lucky enough with our lot, Prince. They are pretty, charming and competent guards to your beloved Serenity. We always knew we wouldn't choose our mates anyway."

Endymion took a sip and tried not to cough. He wasn't used to strong drinks.

"Someone doesn't seem so easy-going."

Jadeite raised his now half-empty glass.

"Ah, you mean Zoisite?"

"Doesn't he like Mercury? We thought they would get along. Or is she not pretty enough for his taste?"

Nephrite and Jadeite exchanged a look.

"Do you really think he's that vain, Prince? Zoisite can look a bit... shallow sometimes, but not to that point."

"He's been bordering on rude to Venus, a diplomatic guest. What reason does he have for that, other than she's prettier than him?"

Jadeite chuckled. Nephrite gave Endymion a cryptic smile.

"Prince, if you really want the answer to that, don't try to get us drunk to tear the truth out of us. You're not good at it. Ask Zoisite directly."

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