Just as the atmosphere at the scene grew somewhat awkward and helpless, Furina smiled and stepped in to smooth things over.
And her way of doing so was entirely straightforward.
Reaching out with both hands, she grabbed Navia with her left and Clorinde with her right:
"Now, now, our dear Chief Justice shouldn't go around ruining the mood. Navia has already accepted your apology. Next up comes the happy ending, the part where both sides reconcile! In operas, this is my absolute favorite kind of ending and plot point, and I wanted to see it happen right here in my own hands."
With that, Furina pulled Navia and Clorinde toward each other from both sides. With an irresistible momentum and a sudden, inexplicable surge of strength, she took each of their hands and pressed them together so that they were holding hands. Even after doing all this, Furina continued to grip their hands tightly, refusing to let them pull apart.
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