[Even though the date of the marriage won't change much, some sort of nervousness still settles inside Aether's stomach. There's so much they'll have to consider to continue on with their plan and to make sure everybody is happy in his situation. As if sensing his worries, Elise grabs his hand and gives it a reassuring squeeze. He blinks, but smiles to her slightly. He's forever grateful that she's the one he's engaged to. Hopefully, they'll be always able to stay good friends no matter what fate decides to throw their way.
As Childe seems completely unbothered by this sudden turn of events, Aether relaxes completely while the king raises a brow as he watches the knight. Then everybody raises their wine and drinks for the future, following Childe's lead.]
It's wonderful news indeed... I'll do my best to make Elise happy... and to ensure a bright future for our nations.
[Elise blushes bright, then smiles, turning to the king.]
We'll work together and look after one another.
[With that assurance, the king seems to finally look pleased, his shoulders relax. The atmosphere in the room becomes much lighter, cheerful even. The king and Elise's father chat with the prince and princess about the wedding plans as well as their future. Although Aether is doing his best to engage in the conversation, he can't help but steal glances at his knight, sitting so far away from him now.
Thankfully, the dinner doesn't last forever. Still in good mood, the king wishes them all a good night, before he leaves and everybody else is free to head to their own chambers. Aether is tempted to wait for his knight, but instead he only nods to him to announce that he'll be leaving and heads to his room alone. It's better if they're not seen together and Childe will find a way to sneak in anyway.
Aether feels exhaustion overtake him once he gets back and he collapses onto his bed, eyes closing with a long sigh. Hopefully, even with the wedding looming ahead, their future will remain bright.]
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As Childe seems completely unbothered by this sudden turn of events, Aether relaxes completely while the king raises a brow as he watches the knight. Then everybody raises their wine and drinks for the future, following Childe's lead.]
It's wonderful news indeed... I'll do my best to make Elise happy... and to ensure a bright future for our nations.
[Elise blushes bright, then smiles, turning to the king.]
We'll work together and look after one another.
[With that assurance, the king seems to finally look pleased, his shoulders relax. The atmosphere in the room becomes much lighter, cheerful even. The king and Elise's father chat with the prince and princess about the wedding plans as well as their future. Although Aether is doing his best to engage in the conversation, he can't help but steal glances at his knight, sitting so far away from him now.
Thankfully, the dinner doesn't last forever. Still in good mood, the king wishes them all a good night, before he leaves and everybody else is free to head to their own chambers. Aether is tempted to wait for his knight, but instead he only nods to him to announce that he'll be leaving and heads to his room alone. It's better if they're not seen together and Childe will find a way to sneak in anyway.
Aether feels exhaustion overtake him once he gets back and he collapses onto his bed, eyes closing with a long sigh. Hopefully, even with the wedding looming ahead, their future will remain bright.]