Trystane Martell

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

"We're allowed to walk through the gardens together."

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

Something in his mind told him his companion would admit something. But not in the open where there's wandering eyes and whispers.

So he leaned in. "You're quite fond of me after all this time?"

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“You’re clever, young prince...”

He chuckled softly. He winked as he popped a mouthful of food into his mouth; though he wouldn’t admit it, he had missed the young man sitting opposite him quite a lot.

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

Although it was said nonchalantly, it was still said, making him ponder the significance of that line.

"No. Rather, you're pretty warm with me."

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“I’m not cold towards you.”

A quiet confession. He acted as though he hadn’t said it, carrying on with his food. Of course he would; as if what he’d said didn’t matter.

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

"Cold? You?" He asked, turning his head to face him. "Maybe you're not the most social, but you're hardly cold."

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“I’m sure I’m not the person they see as handsome. I’m more like...” He paused for a moment; he wasn’t used to compliments. “I’m sure I’m the one they call cold.”

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

He looked over at the crowd; indeed, he was finally starting to hear the whispers of conversation.

"A Dornishman excites them, I imagine. Takes their mind off from talking about how handsome the Tyrells are."

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“No of course!”

His voice betrayed a hint of excitement; he shook his head from side to side. He didn’t even know why he was reacting so strongly to this.

“What I mean is, you... You’re a handsome man, and people are talking about you.”

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

He furrowed his brows at that mention.

"People whisper about us? What do they assume, that we're together?"

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

He shook his head from side to side.

"No, no... It's fine here. At least there'll be fewer people to spot you and whisper about it. Which is... something that happens quite often when I'm with you."

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

"You really want to move tables after we just sat down?"

He let out a chuckle, relaxing back in the chair he was sitting in.

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

He rolled his eyes; there was a hint of a joke in his voice.

"Hmm. Maybe..."

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

He accepted the glass and gently sipped it before going to eat his meal.

"It seemed like this was the only free table around, honestly."

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“I thought you liked being in the spotlight.”

He murmured softly as he sat down beside Trystane and poured him some wine. He held out the glass to the young prince.

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

"Alright..."

Trystane wandered around the banquet hall for a while before finding an empty table near a back corner and sitting down.

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

He couldn't help but laugh and nodded in agreement. He kept his eyes fixed on him.

"Mhmhm. We can sit wherever you like."

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

Garlan's voice got him out of his head and back to his plate. Indeed, they all looked delicious.

Once his plate was full, he made his way back to the man. "I know you said no questions...but shall we get a table?"

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“You’re looking at me as if I were the first person you ever cheered for.”

He said it with a touch of mockery. As he filled his plate, he turned his gaze to the other dishes. He was feeling quite hungry.

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

The young prince chose his food and gathered it on a plate supplied for the feasting.

He couldn't help but think of the man, one whose physical prowess was well known. At the same time, he also noticed how handsome he was.

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“Choose whatever you like...”

He smiled faintly. As he watched the young prince, he couldn’t help but think of his past; he had grown into a very handsome young man. He coughed and clasped his hands behind his back.

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

He looked at all of the food on display. A great variety of fruits, vegetables, and meats, showing the Reach's prosperity.

"It all looks amazing."

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“I hope you’re feeling hungry. There’s plenty of food.”

He wrinkled his nose. As they made their way towards the dining area, he let go of the young prince’s hand.

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

"But-" He was cut off by Garlan's finger chastising him, only answering with a nod of his head.

"Alright. I'll go with you."

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

He sighed heavily and took Trystane’s hand, pulling him towards him. He kept his eyes fixed on him.

“You stubborn prince. You know I’m too gentle to stand you. Come with me...” He raised his finger as if to warn him. “No more questions.”

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

"And miss out on the banquet? Sigh...fine."

He gave Garlan a nod before heading off. Part of him was tired from the journey anyway, even though he found himself wanting to be with the man.

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“That’s exactly what I mean. I’m paying you a compliment, and you’re winking and wanting to hear more...”

He grumbled; he wasn’t angry. He was still very much shy. He shook his head from side to side. “Go to your room.” He definitely wanted to hide his flushed cheeks.

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

"And just what do you mean by that?"

He raised an eyebrow as he asked, thereby proving the man right.

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

He grumbled softly.

“You’re just like that young prince I saw at the tournament years ago... always wanting more...”

He sighed and looked away.

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

"I don't know. I might like hearing your voice."

It came out of his head as fast as he thought of it, making his cheeks flush more.

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“Haven’t you heard enough? I don’t have any flowery words... My words are always short and to the point.”

Perhaps it was also because his cheeks were a little flushed.

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

He let out a sigh upon the change in topic.

"Alright. But I do expect to hear them at some point. You've piqued my curiosity."

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“No, that’s enough.”

He kept his eyes fixed on Trystane. He couldn’t say any more; he’d said enough.

“I’ll ask them to show you to your room. You must be tired.”

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

He slowly stepped around, making him face Garlan again.

"...may you tell me more truths that you know?"

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“I’m only telling the truth, my Prince.”

His lips curled upwards. He turned his head away from the prince and let out a sigh.

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

More realizations. This one made his cheeks slowly blush pink with embarrassment.

"I take it you've had feelings, my lord."

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“Because roses should adorn beautiful things. Not a man with hands calloused from wielding a sword.”

He kept his words simple. Perhaps he simply didn’t know how to pay a compliment; or perhaps it was something else. “You ask too many questions.”

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

That was when he realized just what the lord was doing, looking back at him with wide eyes.

"You think I'm more suited for the rose. Why?"

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“What a clever prince...”

There was a hint of a joke in his words; as he pinned the flower to the prince’s hair, he stepped back. He clasped his hands behind his back.

[Trystane Martell @ThatDornePrince]

"I meant that a rose suits you well."

He gazed on the rose as it hovered towards his hair.

"But you clearly think differently."

[𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒛𝒖𝒌𝒐 @honoredbyfire]

“I am not Flower Knight. I am better known for my sword...”

He smiled gently. He held out one of the roses towards the young prince’s hair.