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@jeongguk ₂ Tardiness was no exception to any formal events that included the kingdom. It was a rule that everyone must abide accordingly inside and outside the vicinity of the palace. The whereabouts of each prince had to be a mystery to everyone in the kingdom. All have disappeared into their own private space that hardly anyone would dare to figure out. The least of their problems had to be one of them spending their luxury on the outskirts of the palace.

The beauty of dance and music had been reborn once again thanks to one of the princes of Gaia. With a little strum of his guitar had children and a few adults singing and moving to the beat of an unknown song. It was as if the whole land has been brought to light once again. A mysterious musician with their only instrument presented as a savior against a bundle full of frowns.

The arrival of a certain guest had startled the young prince. It was time. "My greatest apologies, I must take my leave." People who were overjoyed to hear his music had their whole smiles turn upside. It made him guilty to let them feel this way. "Goodbye, until next time!"

It took him a few moments to briskly walk past small crowds of people and get by the back doors of the castle with little guards present to scold him. It took a few of the palace's co-workers to realize about his day to day activity. "Prince Joshua, we told you not to-."

"Get out at this very morning even with this small event. Not a time to spare." The maids had their heads down in disbelief. Joshua was a tough one but never the trouble maker. The piece of clothing that was assigned for him to wear this day was dusted and fix along with his appearance, taking more careful attention towards his hair. "Now to wait for your beloved brother. Wherever that rascal was." The princes were always the king's personal favorite except when one of them falls late during a social gathering.

Joshua is the second prince and luckily one of the few sons that was least the trouble against his parents. Once his older brother came into the scene the ceremony began. Wandering around aimlessly, the three princes had to choose a partner before the end of the event. Once they've chosen someone they are required to tap their wine glass against a silver spoon lightly. Before he could do what was instructed by them he had to lean closer but not too close to break the other prince's personal space.

Could it be?

"Jeongguk?"

@joshua ⌜ wonhoté™ ⌟ A natural canter is adapted by the sleek beauty, the supple black coat is glossy like silk as a flowing mane unfurls and whips against the wind upon entrance inside the unfamiliar albeit opulent gates of imperial palace. The rider's identity is withheld by a thin veil stitched from black Chantilly lace partially covering his mien dictated to be worn by prospective grooms prior to their arrival on the royal grounds. His grasp on the golden reins tightened up.

"Boreas, halt." He commanded while releasing his grip on the reins slowly in order to gently pat the obedient beast prior to his quiet dismount. The male's cortege followed behind closely, scurrying towards this individual as he stepped on the never-ending outstretch of luscious cerise carpet leading towards what he supposed was the banquet hall guided. The invitation as a suitor for the eldest prince of the royal family concocted shrewd plans to conquer the prosperous kingdom of Gaia. And, hence the wheels of such nefarious stratagem had been set on pace with the sole motive to win the said prince's heart.

He swallowed the humiliation of having to wear a veil akin to a new bride whilst he bowed low, in order to greet his royal highness, the emperor. Biting back the venom bubbling inside his throat as he smiled pleasantly enough for his eyes to form a pair of crescents. "I, the crown prince of Waesa extend my humble greetings, your highness. These are some of the presents that my father sent with the hopes to strengthen the alliance between the two kingdoms."

Jeongguk felt an eager pair of eyes riveted upon him, glancing sideways he offered the male seated beside the empress with a small nod.

"He is the second but beloved prince, master." His confidant had informed beforehand. Jeongguk spare a brief eye contact with the second prince, the omega was undeniably gorgeous but he had nothing to gain from developing any sort of relationship aside from being family members, of course. Bowing once again, he fell back to the queue of suitors awaiting the delayed arrival of the eldest prince due to state affairs.

@joshua ⌜ wonhoté™ ⌟ @jeongguk ₂ happy rping