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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ 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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[savolonte.livejournal.com]

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

You're very welcome.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ raises his eyebrows, amused at her reply. ]

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

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

I? Do something so insolent? Never.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

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

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

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

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

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

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

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

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

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ smiles a little at her, also directing his attention forward again. murmurs his reply. ]

A limited amount of time, perhaps.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ tilts her head toward him a touch to return that smile with a small smirk of her own. ]

My hopes exactly.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ laughs lightly. ]

I will be sure to adhere to those hopes as much as I am able.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ does a one-shoulder shrug, leaning against the wall comfortably. ]

You are more than capable, princess. After all, you're not one to casually disappoint anyone.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ removes himself fully from her, lacing his fingers together behind his back. ]

Or perhaps I am secretly a horrible person who does terrible things in her spare time.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ snorts softly. ]

I would be much impressed if you've even knowledge of the proper meaning of the word.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ huffs a little for show, looking away. ]

Rude.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

A more attractive word, if you will? Such as honest.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Implying that I have not the proper education to discern a word is considered rude. [ sticks his nose up in the air. ] Brusque. Discourteous. Uncouth.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

Hmm. All of the above, if I must choose from such a list.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

In this case, perhaps.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ looks a touch proud. ]

In most cases, princess.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

I think otherwise. After all, I would not have kept you by my side if so.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ quirks a playful smile with another round of tsking. ]

No, no. I may die from humiliation if I am suddenly rumoured to be kind and virtuous.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ lifts a hand to cover his mouth lightly. ]

Oh dear... I fear that has already begun to happen.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ puts a hand to her forehead, pretending to feel lightheaded. ]

Oh, for shame. How can I bring myself before my liege now?

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ uses his free hand to pat her shoulder softly. ]

There, there. We will think of a way.

[savolonte.livejournal.com]

[ leans her head close to his ear. ]

I will endure it. Provided that you hold me through tonight.