The birds hadnt chirped. The staff wasnt roaming, and the date wasnt one higher than the other, stars still glistening high above. It had been a week since his discussion with the Emperor. Damien was awake, desperately waiting for sleep to take him, his head still buzzing from the direct words, "I will expect much from you!"
He wasn't in a competition now, was he?
Unfortunately, this wasnt the end for him. He still had the betrothal to attend as Lou begged for company, disreguarding the Prince. He did have sympathy towards Lou on another hand, being the eldest child of the imperial Emperor of Larion, yet not even being entitled as an heir.
But it all faded as his eyes collapsed, slowly drifting off into memory.
"Damien??"A voice issued, "Wake. Up",The knight's eyes fluttered open; before him standing Caspian, "Isn't it best for you to complete your duties 'before' cleaning up for tonight?"
Yawning,"Yeah, I suppose."
It wasn't long after that he finished his daily chores. The grand day of a great betrothal was ongoing this evening. Getting ready was his main priority, leaving great impressions on elder, more upper class nobles, was truly expected.
As for Lou, he decided to pay a visit as they were close. Dae traced his fingers across the wall, entering Lady Lou's room, his guard at rest. With the curtains blowing as the wind breezed through the area, the room had a certain silence. Her bed was well made, her rugs well kept and flowers watered on a dressing table close to a wall.
"Lou?"Damien called out, "Heyy Lou are you here? He wandered around for quite some time. It wasn't the first time he came here. When they were younger, Lou brought Damien, they would lay anywhere, and tell stories for hours.
It was nowhere near long before a figure arrived behind his back. "Damien? What are you doing here?"Lou came into focus.
"Oh, my princess, I was wondering how you were, since it's the 'day' today" His hands gesture in different sorts of motions.
Lou looked grim, her expression showing none other than pure fear.. "I wanna leave, Dae."She whispered, "I wanna leave this castle. The kingdom! I can not live like this."
The words suddenly left Damien's mouth. Leaving the kingdom..?
"Lou, you can't be serious. Why don't you 'try' to have fun at this betrothal. Please, for me."
Her lips pouted "Fine. But please think the words through."She gestured Damien to leave as she was beginning preparations for the ball.