Rodion turned his back to Mikhail and faced the approaching figure of Prince Nikolai.
"Kolya, what is it? I'm just preparing the trash so I won't forget to bring it with me and I can throw it properly later on our way home."
Prince Nikolai halted on his feet and slightly tilted his body to the side to look at Mikhail. "Is he here to pick you up?"
"Yes, it's time I should head home."
The prince went silent for a second before he looked away from Mikhail and walked close to Rodion. "When will you come back?"
"Soon." Rodion smiled, "If that's alright with you."
"Of course, I'll wait for you."
