"To keep us close." Zinc had never really been a victim of the Queen's matchmaking games before, so it had actually been Gavril who had explained to her, and who had figured out how to make it fall again.

"It fell, after I kissed her."

She looks up at Kuja, feeling fluttery and hopeful. She knew that Kuja didn't particularly care for being touched, but maybe they could make an exception for their freedom. That was harmless, yes?