Jae spotted Princess Yuna across the bustling hall, her bright hair catching the flickering lantern light as she scanned the crowd with an expression somewhere between determination and amusement.
She didn't seem to notice anyone else, and for a second, her presence felt like a calm island amid the chaos of the party. Jae adjusted his posture, straightened his shoulders, and started walking toward her, weaving carefully through small groups of chattering students. .
When he reached her, she turned, her smile lighting up her face, eyes crinkling at the corners. Jae could feel a sudden pull in his chest, a small heat spreading across his face as she stepped closer.
"Hey, there you are," he said, trying to sound casual, though the sound of his own voice felt oddly foreign.
