Hahaha...

[He can see how that would make it strange between Aether and Elise, since they will have to show some affection towards each other to make the illusion stay up. But that fact doesn't seem to bother the knight, if only helped by the trail of kisses that run and leave a fuzzy line of warmth against his skin down to his shoulder.]

Think of it this way. Actors in theater need to do that all the time, and that is what you are essentially doing, correct? Besides, the two of you are friends, it'll be an opportunity to spend time together in that capacity. You will be running this nation yourself one day, and what better way of doing it than with a good friend that you can trust?

[Childe cranes his neck upward to plant small kisses to Aether's own neck now, letting his lips glide across his skin between each one. Now, he'll work on getting Aether's mind off of the wedding, because tonight he wants him all to himself. He's sure it won't be hard to distract him from it, a smile parting his lips through each kiss.]

Besides, you'll still have me to return to when it's all said and done anyhow...

[He breathes that sentence, breath hot on the shell of the prince's ear, seductive tones laced in it.]