The Prince had become far more hungry for Zephyra in the past two days as they sailed across the sea together as equals. He kept her at his side at all times, and she became more than just an advisor - but a trusted friend.
He had never had anyone he could speak candidly with before. Usually he worried about how one would react to what he would say, but with her - he felt like he could say the dumbest thing, and she'd still smile over it in a kind way. Her eyes never judged him, and her body language always stood up strong and tall when she was with him.
Maybe his memories were fuzzy - but he swore in the past Ilsandra seemed to be proud that she was with him, and maybe loved him in her own way - but never had she held onto his arm and walked at his side like equals.
