For Ruka things are staying largely unchanged. The kids are getting bigger, work is still frustrating, and Jihoon still seems tense. A lot. He and Ruka decide to go on a date to a local Senbamachi restaurant to try to relax. It starts out pretty good. They grab some drinks and some food and are laughing and having fun. But when a vending machine eats Jihoons money his angry side rears it's ugly head again. He starts shaking the machine and yelling. Ruka is starting to get frustrated! When Jihoon gets another assignemnt in Sulani Ruka decides to surprise him with a vacation. She books a family resort and brings the kiddos out. They have a blast playing in the splash pad on the grounds. Soojin in particular really loves the ocean. They eat popcorn and watch the sunset, swim in the ocean, eat way too many hot dogs and just have a great time relaxing. Even Jihoon can't be upset here! He starts to finally calm down and reach his zen state. Seeing how happy Jihoon is ...
In Ondarion things are starting to get difficult. Amara has done a great job as queen and with Lord Obi's passing there are no more challenges for her title. Yet the kingdom remains in unrest and Amara worries that the dynasty is in danger of falling apart. Unity is at an all time low and there is infighting among her sisters as well. In a meeting with the Capp Dynasty regarding alliances Amara is given some advice that isn't new to her. It's time to get married and secure the future of the Dynasty. The Capps also have no sons and have already planned out how to make sure their kingdom remains peaceful -- they have arranged a marriage for their daughter. Amara hates this idea but years of courting various princes has given her no heirs so she resigns herself to an arranged groom. Kwame arrives in the kingdom two days before their wedding. Amara is surprised with him! He is kind, creative, and family oriented. A perfect choice for king! They are married swiftly. ...