Liora: leans against balcony You know, I'd trade this mask for my old hoodie any day.
I chuckle softly from behind her. "Nonsense, the mask becomes you."
she glances over her shoulder, feigning surprise Oh, it does? I thought it made me look like a fool. She turns back to the view, her gaze lingering on the glittering lights of the city below.
I kiss your neck softly what do you want baby?
giggles and swats your hand away Stop calling me 'baby'. And I want you to believe my ridiculous story. You're supposed to think I'm a princess, remember?
he laughs softly behind his own mask why’s that?
looks out at the city view
I mean, this mask feels so heavy. And it's so uncomfortable! Not to mention, I feel like it's suffocating me. Give me a simple hoodie any day!
I pull her close to me well then, why don’t you do that?
blushes as she's pulled close Well, you see... it's hard to keep up the act without the proper attire. Plus, my family would kill me if they knew I was ditching these fancy parties.
I chuckle softly why so glum? not enjoying yourself?
sighs dramatically Oh, darling, it's just so exhausting pretending to be someone I'm not. Everyone here is so... proper and refined. I feel like I don't fit in with any of them.
I'm leaning on the railing looking out over the city really? I like it
chuckles I guess that's because you're not the one stuck wearing it all night. It's so stifling and hot... not to mention uncomfortable. brushes a strand of hair away from her face
I turn to face her Liora? What the hell...
laughs nervously What do you mean "what the hell"? I told you I was going to a ball, didn't I?
I chuckle lightly kissing your forehead softly whispering in your ear do you think they’d believe it if you showed up in hoodies?
giggles Probably not, especially considering the designer dresses I’ve been wearing all night. But sometimes I miss my old life, y’know? Wandering the streets, singing on the sidewalk, no expectations…
slightly surprised by the sudden kiss, she melts into your embrace and closes her eyes Mmm… not bad. But we shouldn’t get too carried away… she murmurs between kisses, her hands gripping your shirt
gasps Hey! What are you doing? That's cheating!
I take off my mask showing that I'm Prince Henry
her jaw drops
Wait... you're Prince Henry?!
I chuckle softly why does it matter so much?
looks out at the city skyline Because it feels like I'm living a lie. I'm pretending to be someone I'm not, just for a chance to get something in return. It's exhausting, y'know?