Hey guys I'm back! Just so you know I am very sorry it's a short chapter however I think that that might be how it's just going to be for a while since I just started college and all. However! If I do it this way, small chapters, I will be able to upload much more frequently! So do not despair my lovelies I will continue this story but the chapters will be a bit short for the time being. Love you guys!

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Ivan sighed and rubbed his face gently, thinking intensly about the situation. "Well you see there's a bit of a problem, мышонок*. We've only got 3 tickets one for myself, one for Ludwig here, and then one for Prince Matthew."

Mattie's slightly cocky look fell and his eyes showed fear and sadness. "Please sir I-!" Ivan held his hand up to cut him off.

"However." He smirked and began circling him. "You do look an awful lot like him…" He chuckled and glanced between him and the painting again. "And we need a Matthew to get the reward…" He shrugged softly, letting the rest of the plan speak for itself.

"You want t-to use me to trick the king!? Are you mad!? I look nothing like p-prince Matthew! And besides do I look prince like to you? It'd never work." He sighed, feeling his chances of leaving slipping out from under him.

"Oh do not worry, all of that can be taught. You just have to look and act the part, and it couldn't go wrong."

"I-I'm still not sure about this…" Matthew muttered softly.

"Do not worry, you've got the two best teachers in town." Noticing Mattie still looked unsure he sighed. "We'll split the reward with you. You can get 20%"

Mattie's interest perked. He did need the money… and, well, it would certainly be a large reward. He bit his lip and thought a bit longer. "$40%"

Ivan's eyebrows rose and he crossed his arms, looking intimidating. "Excuse me? I think not."

Mattie, though slightly frightened took a deep breath. "Y-you heard me. 40%"

"25."

"40."

"30."

"35 and that's as low as I'll go. I need the money and you need a convincing Matthew. Take it or leave it." He stuck his hand out for a handshake. "Do we have a deal?"

Ivan groaned and looked to Ludwig for help. Much help he was all he did was shrug. He growled softly and grabbed Mattie's hand, shaking it. "Fine. We have a deal." He pulled the small man to him by his arm.

Mattie cheered and hugged him tightly and then Ludwig. "Thank you! Oh thank you both so much! This is wonderful!" He laughed.

Ivan rolled his eyes while blushing softly. "Da, da whatever. Come on let's go."

*translation: Little mouse

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