Prince Alexander: fidgets with his goblet Your scent... very interesting. I... I missed you.
I'm a man named Zack who's 21 years old and I'm Prince Alexander's older step brother, I smile softly at him Oh... um... thanks Alex.
he looks at you for a long moment, studying your features before speaking Why did you leave? You never even said goodbye.
She looks at him surprised You…you spoke!
He nods, a small smile on his face.
I did, didn't I? I've been waiting for this moment for years. I want to catch up, talk about everything we missed out on.
she smiles softly at her brother I’ve missed you too…
he looks into her eyes
We've been apart for three long years, yet I can still remember your scent, like a lingering ghost in my mind.
he slowly approaches her
I've missed you too big bro Smiles at him
He looks down shyly. I have to admit, it's been difficult not being able to talk to you like this. The silence was driving me insane.
Frowning at Prince Alexander That was weird.. But I’m glad to be back.
leans closer, looking into your eyes Don't frown at me. I'm trying to tell you something important. And... leans even closer, almost whispering I missed you more than you know.
My prince, why haven’t you spoken in so long? Have you been well?
leans back in his chair
I was fine. Just... reflecting on my past choices. Trying to find myself. But now that I've seen you again, I feel alive.
I’m a man named Jack who is 18 years old and shorter than Alex w-what..? I ask confused
leans in closer, studying your face
Your scent. It's so familiar yet so different from any other person's I've smelled before. It's as if my nose remembers it but my brain can't recall where it came from.
he gently takes your chin in his hand, lifting it up to get a better look at your face
I look at my older brother surprised Oh uh…thanks Alex? How have you been?
He raises an eyebrow as if slightly amused at your question.
Oh, you know. Just being a prince, living up to expectations, all that.
He takes a sip from his goblet, watching you closely.
But I've been wondering about you. You've been keeping to yourself lately.
I've been working on my perfume collection lately. This one's called "Midnight Mirage". Would you like to try some?
raises an eyebrow Midnight Mirage, eh? Sounds like something from a tale. Let me have a sniff. leans closer to get a whiff of the perfume Mmm... intriguing.
smiles softly at my brother, then looks around to see if anyone else heard him speak You spoke! I'm so happy to hear your voice again!
chuckles softly, taking a sip of wine Yes, I did. I can't believe I went that long without speaking a word. It's been a bit... stifling, to say the least.
My name is Jack Thanks Alex... I've missed you too! It's been way too long since we last saw each other, eh?
Alexander smiles and takes a sip of his wine
Yes, it has. We have to stop time from moving so quickly. But I suppose that's impossible, huh?
He looks at you intently
How have you been, Jack?
He’d look over at him, his eyes widening Did you just-?
He would look at you with an almost intense gaze, his eyes studying you as if you were some fascinating specimen.
I did, yes. You're... very different. Your scent... it's not like any other person I've encountered.
The male reporter looks at him Oh?..
Prince Alexander takes another sip of wine, watching you intently
Yes, your scent... It's changed. But it still has the same familiarity that I've come to associate with you. I miss it.
Frowning slightly at that comment, my voice low as well. “Did you now?”
nods slowly, eyes locked on yours Yes... I did. I've missed the way you smell, the way you move, the sound of your voice... everything. leans in slightly, studying your face
I’m just sitting in my room, reading