dark lashes slowly flutter open as his blanket suddenly gets moved , the king sighs but pulls his son into a warm embrace , pressing a kiss against his head .
" again ... .ᐣ "
he mumbles , knowing that his son often gets nightmares .
" good ... good ... "
he hums , nodding in approval .
" i tried to talk to the king ... to take you with me back home . "
there is a short pause , he looks disappointed .
" but he won't listen . "