The Lancasters were probably just monitoring any big movements that the Grimaldis would make. For example, big decisions involving the whole family, or a member leaving the capital.
If Casey headed to Delryria in the Palioxis Galaxy, where Astrid grew up, it would surely catch the Lancasters' attention. Even if Casey tried to keep it low-key, there's no guarantee the Lancasters wouldn't notice. And if they did, they'd definitely wonder why Casey was being sneaky about it, which would make them curious to find out the reason behind it.
Astrid could only think of one way on how Casey would be able to go to Delryria without getting the attention of the Lancasters. And that's with the help of Wulfric and his army.
He knew that if he asked for help, Wulfric would give it to him in a heartbeat. He's just not sure if he should. It felt like he was taking advantage of the other, dragging Wulfric into a troublesome situation he shouldn't be involved in. Once Wulfric got involved, he was sure the other wouldn't stop with just that.
For Astrid, it would feel like exploiting Wulfric's feelings for him. He knew Wulfric wouldn't feel that way. He would even feel happy to be of help. But Astrid's conscience just couldn't.
He let out a deep, long sigh. This not only concerned him, but his whole family. So, he should definitely ask their opinion before making any decision. Which meant they had to inform them about his connection to Wulfric.
Yes, he still hadn't told his parents that he reconnected with Wulfric. Much less how the other had confessed to him. He feared it would only bring forth a new wave of problems.
Anyway, he'd think about it later. No, scratch that, let him think about it tomorrow. His brain had been working overtime since last night. He should at least let it rest.
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Casey talked to Emmy for almost two hours. He actually wanted to talk more, but when he realized that he was actually using his nephew's Terminal, he felt a bit embarrassed.
As he opened the door, his brother, standing near the window, caught his immediate attention. He walked inside and closed the door.
Tommy turned to him almost immediately. He stared at his face, as if trying to observe something. After seemingly finding an answer, he spoke;
"Did you talk to Astrid?"
Instead of answering, Casey walked over to the small bar and poured himself a glass of hard liquor. Tommy seemed to not mind and just waited until he drank the whole glass.
"Yes, I talked to him," Casey said after pouring himself another glass. He felt like the bitterness of the alcohol was washing away all the stress he felt since morning.
"Did you tell him who you are, who we are?"
Casey wanted to laugh a bit when he heard that. The nerve-wracking emotions he felt when he first talked to Astrid came back to him again.
"I didn't have to. He and Reas knew who we were. Emmy told them about us."
Tommy looked as shocked as he did when he first found that out. "...How did they feel about us?"
"I don't know about Reas, but Aster said he dislikes you and the duke," Casey said honestly, then he smirked. "Thankfully, he likes me."
Tommy's pupils trembled upon hearing that, clearly deeply affected by what Casey had said. He walked towards the bar and also poured himself a drink.