He holds back his amused smile, greeting her with a kind one. "Resting your eyes, hm?" He cannot help but to tease the princess, even if he resisted.
"You should get to bed, your grace. I do not think that is the most comfortable position to sleep in."
Lingering beside the door as he hears the soft noises of sleep. A chuckle echos from his lips and he slowly peers the door open, knowing the princess had not been in her bed. The tutor sent out to seek his student.
"Your highness," a soft murmur of his voice.
@DelicacyChaste -- look at this," He gestured over, bringing her in front of him. "Finally, the season is upon us. Our new friend here seems to be doing well."
@DelicacyChaste He was studying the newest addition to the garden. The fresh bloom of the petals, how the sun shined just right. He gave a slight hum before the voice of another had him perked up. A bright smile on his features now as he glanced over to her.
"Why yes, actually. Come --
-- head lifting now. "There is no need to fret, your highness. I shall always be by your side. When you look at the rose," He spoke, gesturing to it. "I hope perhaps you will see me there even if I am not beside you. . besides, you shall have the king to keep you company."
Julian was well, nothing. No one. He was still a commoner, just graced to be in the presence of royals. He had to work hard to be apart of this world, provide for the rest of his family when he could. He never expected to be so taken by the princess. The --
-- think of a future without her in it. It's a future he does not want, yet, he has no say in the matter.
Anneliese is to be queen.
His gaze cannot meet hers, not when she utters the words and he feels his heart flutter in betrayal. He swallowed hard, --
This was not to last. They were not to last. She was the princess, to be queen. He was the one to prepare her for her duties. He didn't admit how it stung to know. Anneliese was never his, would never be his either way. A foolish dream that would die with him.
For now, --
-- next words. Not only did he dispise the man, she may be right in any case. He was the tutor for the princess, without her, he had no idea what the castle walls held for him.
Julian quickly moved the conversation to the next flower, walking over to carefully cradle --