Having decided to take Hazel's advice, Ivan decided to make peace with the stray fairy that dropped in on their dinner table, and has since then caused a fair amount of trouble.
"Good afternoon, your highness. I'm afraid we didn't meet under the best of circumstances. Allow me to properly introduce myself." Ivan brought Foster a nice tray of tea and sweets, and explained his own circumstances, hoping that the fairy would see he wasn't a monster that needed vanquishing.
"From one royal to another, eh? Hmm. Yours is an unfortunate circumstance." Foster Fee leaned forward. "I understand, and shall not cause trouble. Now, if you will release me I will be on my way."
"Splendid. I'm glad that was settled amicably."
"How's the eyesight?" Foster asked.
"Back to normal, thank you for asking."
Prince and former king chatted about the sorts of things a king and prince would chat about.
"So... vampire, tell me how you know so much of my homeland?"
"My intended is from the kingdom just south of yours." Ivan explained where Ginaphae was from, and how she came to be in this realm. "Perhaps she can help you return home?"
"Perhaps so." Foster Fee mused. Or perhaps it is a trick by one of my brothers...
