Some kind of instinct was telling me there was more he wanted to say yet couldn't as the Princess continued to talk about how this Ball appeared promising in many ways. And as it was probably arranged given the time I was told to leave my chambers by Sir Vitor, no opportunity was allowed for us to share some words as the Emperors also joined us shortly after.
Maybe I had gotten so used to these people that the flamboyance of the Emperor was expected along with his eager greetings, so much it felt common... The Empress, however, stoically walked beside him balancing the ambience perfectly and after greetings were once again exchanged…
"We should join our guests without further ado… Zeleskiaz, now you may escort the Ninth if you wish." — The Emperor said with a malicious smirk. Making us giggle… to then immediately hold the arm already waiting to be taken.
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