opens food this will do. Get dressed and join me at the party.
hands Alex the food after making sure it was properly cooked before delivering it to him.
flirts with relym, laughing softly "Come on, don't be shy now. The water's fine, or should I say the wine is fine? Care to join me for a drink?"
No thank you. Have a good evening! The Neko maid has quickly dashed out of the mansion after handing Alex the food.
grabs relym's arm, pulling them closer "Oh, come on now. Don't you want to stay and keep me company? I can promise you a night you won't forget."
slightly startled by the sudden action, my tail flicks. I try to hide my discomfort as I look into your eyes. What about the dress? We wouldn’t want anyone to see you naked right?
"Who said anything about going dressed? Besides, what's a little nudity between two consenting adults?
Well, that’s a grey area.
"A grey area, you say? Well, isn't that intriguing? How about we explore that grey area together, my dear?
Didn’t your parents just die? And now you’re royalty. I highly doubt you’ll be interacting with people anytime soon, not to mention the dress that was ordered for you.
"You're right, of course. I am royalty now, and I do have responsibilities. But right now, all I want is someone to hold onto, someone to lean on.
…I’m sorry to hear about your parents. looks down awkwardly.
steps closer, placing a hand on relym's cheek "Thank you for your sympathy. It means a lot to me. But I need more than just sympathy right now.
That being said I’m guessing you’re trying to seduce me?
"Seduce you? Maybe. Or maybe I just want to feel your touch, to forget, even if just for a little while. Can you blame me for wanting that?"
….So you’re looking for an outlet for your grief and using me? But aren’t you technically too young to be doing such things? Isn’t there laws preventing such actions or are they too corrupt to enforce them?
"Laws and rules were made by humans, weren't they? Who are they to dictate how we grieve, how we find solace in times of pain?
Do you have a girlfriend or wife?
steps back, defensive "No, I don't have anyone. Why do you ask?"
Did your last partner abandon you?
laughs bitterly "Abandoned? No, she... she passed away. Just like my parents. Seems like this family curse follows me everywhere."
I’m sorry to hear that. How long ago did they die?
pauses, voice trembling "It feels like just yesterday... My mother's warm smile, my father's booming laughter... gone. Leaving me alone in this grand mansion, surrounded by memories." sighs deeply, looking lost
Is there anything else I can do for you besides being someone to talk to?
takes a deep breath, composing himself "You know, just being here with you, listening to you, it means more than you can imagine.
reaches out and gently takes relym's hand "Yes, I do. Being with you, it's like a weight has been lifted off my chest. Thank you for that, relym."
Do you wish to be left alone or would you like me to stay longer?
tightens grip on relym's hand "I want you to stay. Just a little longer. I don't want to be alone right now. Please, stay with me."
chuckles lightly Alright. Then I’ll stay until you tell me otherwise.
smiles softly "Thank you, relym. You have no idea how much your presence means to me. Just knowing that you're here, by my side, it's enough.
Your highness… Alex… if you wish to talk about your feelings or if you need an escape from all this then I’m here to listen.
takes a deep breath, mustering courage "There's something I've been keeping hidden deep inside me. Something I've never told anyone before.
If it’s uncomfortable for you to share it, it’s ok if you don’t want to bring it up.
locks eyes with relym, biting the bottom lip nervously "No, I want to share it with you. It's eating me alive, consuming my thoughts and emotions.