With an apparently calm demeanour carrying himself gentlemanly in an appealing outfit, his lids lifted to reply to my father. — "Duke… I was about to knock. I apologise, yet I am as surprised as yourself."
"… Ahem… yes. Uh… do excuse my overreaction… I did not expect your sudden appearance, your highness."
"… It is alright…"
"Marianne." — While I met eye with the crown prince, Dad called my attention. Asking with a slight tilt of his head if my wish differed from the petition I asked the day before… and I peeked at the prince once more, feeling fluttery for the answer differed strongly after a meeting Dad ignored occurred at these clergy chambers last night… and I lowered my head, nodding quietly, hiding my embarrassment, in acceptance of the crown prince's presence… who was now my suitor. — "I am leaving… However, do be thoughtful as you stay, your highness. My child is still recovering."
