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[ the weeks seemed to drag by so slowly for him whilst robert were away, having little-to-no interest in the happenings around him throughout the duration of the other boy's leave. more often than not he would be seated by his window, gaze locked on the path that robert would surely return on. it was there that he stayed for most of his days, leaving it only to eat, bathe, or when his mother summoned him. regardless he would put on a smile for those around him, as if nothing was amiss and would say that his brother would surely return soon, that he would be gone for only a short while.

that short while turned into weeks. months. far longer than robert had ever been gone before. on his bad days he wondered if his brother had grown tired of his position (of their situation) and thus would not return for good, but those thoughts were always shadowed by the hope and faith he had in his prince. surely the day of his return would come.

opens his eyes slowly when the sound of music reaches his ears again, lifting his gaze back up towards the crowd of dancing people before him. after some time of simply gazing he sits up straighter in his chair, the one that is forever to his mother's right. does not look at her as she speaks to someone, his curiosity nonexistent. instead he raises his glass and slips at the liquid inside, going back to his silent thinking (of robert, of other things that had been on his mind for quite some while) as a somewhat glazed look overcomes his features once more. ]

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Opinions of those who are not present don't count, princess.

We are twins. Technically he is present wherever I should go.

As a person who's had the privilege to enjoy the company of both, I would say the crown prince and princess are strikingly different individuals. Twins or not.

[ chuckles a little into a hand. ]

This is precisely why it would be difficult to trick those around us. A failed attempt in childhood gave us more than enough evidence to discern this fact.

[ looks a touch amused. ]

It was Prince Robert's idea, I assume?

Oh yes. He found it increasingly amusing throughout our journey around the palace until our neighboring prince was quite blunt about our appearance.

[ laughs heartily. ]

Well, not everyone can make a dress look fitting, after all.

[ smile softens at her laughter. ]

Is that so?

Mmhmm. Do recall that I am a woman of truths.

Then I suppose I should say that not everyone can make a gentleman's attire look so enticing. [ pulls back a little to look her over. ] What brought this on, hm?

[ flips her hair some with a small smirk. ]

So that I may be able to charm the most beautiful princess of our lands, of course.

Dare I say that you have succeeded quite spectacularly. Though I do think you are making quite a few of our guests rather jealous.

Which only adds to my victory. Fun cannot be had without some petty jealousies in the air.

And you claim that I am the tease.

I stand firm by that claim still. But there is no rule stating that the title cannot be shared by two.

Am I to assume that we are partners in crime, then?

[ leans her face in close toward his, wearing a small smile. ]

We've been partners in crime for a while now, dearest princess.

[ doesn't move away like he used to, almost comforted by the closeness. ]

Then I am glad.

[ doesn't make physical contact due to the surrounding crowd, instead leaning away with a smirk. ]

You're very welcome.

[ raises his eyebrows, amused at her reply. ]

Hm? Placing words into your princess' mouth, are we?

I? Do something so insolent? Never.

But many-a tales from a certain prince have said otherwise. Whom should I believe in?

I trust you to be wise enough to make that decision unassisted.

It is such a difficult decision. Whatever shall I do...

[ rolls her eyes fondly, then turns her attention back to the dance floor. ]

You worry needlessly. You've time, and I've patience.