[Aether soaks in every little affection, smiling softly at his knight, his love. Maybe there is some ounce of truth in the old tales, that love makes the world seem so much more beautiful and that everyone can find their happiness no matter the hardships. Watching the dreamy smile on Childe's face, Aether can definitely believe that.
He too ignores the sounds of hooves thinking it's Luke and Elise's horse. There's no need to hurry, surely, they can share another kiss and spent a few more moments in each other's arms before setting off again--
The dream is cut short as the voice calls out to them. Aether immediately backs away, alarmed.]
Yes, we're here!
[Maybe he calls prematurely. He's not sure if he can go to them like this - maybe his face is all red and the beating of his heart too loud to appear calm and collected. The last thing Aether wants now is to be found out.
What was the king and Elise's father doing here anyway?
The prince reveals himself from the curtains of branches and faces his father.]
Did something happen?
[The king gives him a critical look, but even if he notices something off about Aether's appearance he doesn't address it.]
Since the weather is so beautiful today we decided to go hunting. As we were passing by, we noticed your and Childe's horses... Weren't you supposed to be here with Princess Elise?
[Aether forces a smile.]
We went ahead... she is to join us soon.
[Even if the king doesn't know about the prince and the knight's romance, it still looks bad that Aether has left his future bride behind.]
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He too ignores the sounds of hooves thinking it's Luke and Elise's horse. There's no need to hurry, surely, they can share another kiss and spent a few more moments in each other's arms before setting off again--
The dream is cut short as the voice calls out to them. Aether immediately backs away, alarmed.]
Yes, we're here!
[Maybe he calls prematurely. He's not sure if he can go to them like this - maybe his face is all red and the beating of his heart too loud to appear calm and collected. The last thing Aether wants now is to be found out.
What was the king and Elise's father doing here anyway?
The prince reveals himself from the curtains of branches and faces his father.]
Did something happen?
[The king gives him a critical look, but even if he notices something off about Aether's appearance he doesn't address it.]
Since the weather is so beautiful today we decided to go hunting. As we were passing by, we noticed your and Childe's horses... Weren't you supposed to be here with Princess Elise?
[Aether forces a smile.]
We went ahead... she is to join us soon.
[Even if the king doesn't know about the prince and the knight's romance, it still looks bad that Aether has left his future bride behind.]