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[ he's not entirely certain if the day's gone by fast or slow; feels quick in certain moments, slow in others. when distracted by the preparations, there are not enough hours left in the day. when left alone to his thoughts, the seconds felt to be like weeks. ridiculous; he knows it's ridiculous, a mere trick of the mind. but it's not often he feels anxiety to this level. confidence is his default, the baseline, & a deviance from this is leaving him -- agitated. irate. quick to snap. it's to his luck that alicia & riku are the main sources of company during the day. the two understood, surely.

& it is the former that is standing faithfully by annabelle's door when the designated time arrives. his steps are rigid, calculated, thoughts so entirely elsewhere that when he makes the mindless (routine) motion of entering annabelle's room, he runs into the arm of alicia instead. makes him bounce back a few steps, a frown twisting his lips & the skin between his eyebrows creasing. what the hell, woman?

a short banter later, alicia is fixing robert's appearance -- the unkempt nature of the prince would most definitely raise the worry of the princess, would it not? do try to keep yourself presentable. then a softer smile, a roundabout manner of encouragement later:

a knock at the door. ]

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[ raises an eyebrow, thoroughly amused. ]

And when will that be, Annabelle? When you are sixty?

[ frowns down at him, still looking rather embarrassed. ]

Please cease your teasing.

[ dislodges himself so that he can sit up properly. draws him toward his chest when he is properly situated. presses his nose into annabelle's hair & breathes out quietly. ]

I apologize. I will respect your decision.

[ blinks, taken back by their new position. settles into it comfortably regardless, returning the gesture with a gentle hold. ]

Thank you. [ a pause, lips twitching into a smile. ] I will attempt to reach that maturity by the time of your return.

[ chuckles softly. ]

Resorting to bribery to quicken my steps?

[ turns his head to the side slightly, away from robert's. ]

I will never tell.

Hmph. Your secrets appear to be multiplying by the seconds.

Does it trouble you?

And if it did?

I believe I would feel slightly more mischievous.

[ snorts again. ]

Spare me.

Do not fret, Robert. I will be most joyous to share my deep, dark secrets with you one day.

One day, you say. A day far into the future, I suppose?

[ leans into his brother a bit further, pressing his nose into him. ]

When we are ready.

[ rests his head on top of annabelle's. ]

And you will know when that day arrives?

[ nods slightly, as to not disturb their position. ]

As long as we are connected.

[ searches out one of his hands to twine their fingers together as he had done so earlier before. ]

Then may we be connected forever. Even beyond death.

[ grips back when the connection is made. ]

We would be forever blessed to have this wish granted.

Unfortunately, my power does not extend after death. But I can make it a reality for as long as we live.

I know. This is why you will make a fine ruler in the future.

[ presses a kiss to the top of annabelle's head. hesitates, then decides to settle with a simple: ]

Thank you.

[ with some reluctance he lifts his head slowly, though does not pull away from robert. just looks him in the eye, a little sadly. ]

Will you not tell me why you are leaving this time?

[ gives their connected hands a small squeeze. ]

That would ruin the surprise.

A surprise that absolutely must take you away from me?

[ quiet sigh. ]

. . . Yes.

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