The Spoiled Prince [Open]

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It was such a lovely day out. The air was heavy with the scent of dried olive branches and hot sand, and despite the season it was still warm enough to have no need for a heave coat. Perks of the region the young Prince supposed but it was a fine enough time as any to take his afternoon meal to the courtyard.



The table was set decoratively with fine china and silverware, as Lance sat himself to a light meal of flat bread, strong cheese and fruit tarts. He wasn't a glutton by any means, being quite vain for someone his age. Last thing he wanted to be was to become fat like the kings in the old portraits, from beyond both his and his fathers time. He couldn't understand why they even bothered having them at all- they were new bloods, a new generation. To hell with the past, what good will it do them now?



He took a small bite of his meal, taking a glance back at the servant standing quietly behind him, awaiting for anything the young master may need.



A napkin was dropped, landing just under the table legs and dutifully the servant went to fetch it so he may replace it with a fresh one. Once he was lowered onto his knee, the young Prince poured his hot tea over the fools head, grinning maliciously and only laughed when the other scuttled back in shock and pain of the hot liquid over the bare skin of his neck.



"Oh look at you," he cooed in a cruel tone. "Dirtied yourself in the presence of your Prince. What have you to say?"



To avoid punishment, the servant bowed stiffly. It wasn't the first time. It wouldn't be the last. "Forgive me sire, permission to take leave to clean my-"



"Don't be so stupid," he interrupted. Lance dropped his tea cup and smiled in a amused manner when it was caught before shattering on the floor. "Obviously I need a new drink so pour me a fresh cup. Don't you know you should serve your master before serving yourself?"

[Aslan]

Aslan entered the courtyard, he was visiting his son. It's quite hot today, and Aslan needed to minimize his clothing. Lance was eating his meal, he dropped his napkins, and the servant picked the napkins. In the kingdom, the servant's job is to serve the Royal, so, if something spoiled or fell, the servant must cleaned it or picked it up. Aslan was surprised, Lance poured his hot tea over the servant head and the worst part, he laughed at it

Aslan was angry, his face turned red. He shouted at the top of his voice, 'LANCE' . Aslan came nearer to Lance, 'How could you, I never taught you to be such a bad boy.' Aslan tweaked Lance's ear, 'You should treat other kind, you couldn't become a good king for your people, if you acted like this'. 'I'll give you detention if you continue this thing'. Aslan sat in one chair, and ordered the servant, for a cup of tea. He tried to calm down.

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Lance squeaked at his ear being pulled, red faced at being caught at all times. He was sure his Father was busy with something else within the castle walls, but he wasn't careful enough. His demeanor, of course changed on the dime, seeming far more apologetic for his... actions. "Oh forgive me father, please don't think this reflects your parenting," he smiles sweetly up at his king. 

The servant seemed far more relaxed now with the King present and poured him his cup as requested. Lance looked up to him, and while his expression was gentle now, something in his eyes kept the servant uneasy. "And you. I do apologize for my behavior."

"O...Of course sire." 

Lance leans back in his chair and looks his father, still smiling. "I've just been so frustrated with my studies as of late, I've been having trouble finding release."

[Aslan]

Lance finally apologized to the servants, Aslan felt better now. Lance was having trouble with his studies, but he shouldn't show his frustration by pouring tea on someone's head. 'Why are you frustrated? Studying is good for you. If you wanted to become a good King, you must study. He saw Lance's face, he didn't like studying, he's 15 years old, but Aslan must force him to study. 'Well, what will you do today' Aslan asked Lance. He was wondering, so, he knew where to find Lance later. 'Did you find any friends for you? ' He asked again.Lance needed friends, someone to spend time with, he must socialize with the people.

Aslan drank all of his tea, and he stood from his chair. He wiped his mouth with a napkin, as a King, he must keep his face clean.

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Lance shook his head and huffed, indignant. "Father please, for what reason would I need friends for? Asides from furthering our Kingdoms reach of course." He sets his teacup onto the dish with a small clack, also quite done with his meal. As previously mentioned, he never really was one for being a glutton. "As for the studying... it's not that I dislike it. I'm just bored with it is all." 

He gestures out to the walls that separate them from the outside. "The other kingdoms Father, they're stronger than us. I want to learn how to make them weak and take what makes them strong. We should be the greatest power in the land, not those swines with golden tresses!"

[Hikari]

Hikari found herself standing in the the palace courtyard. She had met the king on one of his walks amongst the people, and she'd somehow gotten herself conscripted into his...what even was she supposed to be doing? The king hadn't been terribly clear...she didn't know enough about the current political climate to be an adviser...she heard the kings voice farther in the courtyard, and went to investigate.

The prince was saying he didn't need friends, and that he wished to make the kingdom better. Hikari smiled sadly at his innocence. As if it were that easy... "Your majesty, I heard you earlier. Is everything alright?" Hikari bowed to the royal family as she spoke, unsure of what their reaction to her interruption would be...

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Lance quickly turned his attention to Hikari, unfamiliar with this person. Sure she greeted them politely enough but like a shark detecting blood in the water, the young Prince could tell she may of been a bit out of her element. Not a servant, she wasn't in uniform after all.

But at the same time... not quite a peasant now was she? Didn't have that uppity rebeliation nor the groveling idolization that he'd typically see in the classes below. A Nobel maybe? It was frustrating that he couldn't sum her up quickly as he would of liked. He looked to his father, raising an eyebrow. Whoever she was, she was full of her enough to interrupt a conversation between two Royals.

Instead of asking him for an introduction he seemed to go on the more direct path of it. He looks back to her direction, smiling. "My father and I were just talking about family matters. Just who might you be?"

[Hikari]

Hikari saw the gleam in the princes eyes, and the servant with tea on his head, and mentally sighed in relief. she knew how to deal with his kind. She bowed again, much deeper this time, and looked up apologetically. "Forgive my impertinence, my lord. I was merely worried for your highness's safety. I am called Hikari. His Majesty, your father, has assigned me the duty of being your personal adviser, as well as to assist the royal adviser upon his return." Hikari motioned to King Aslan as she mentioned him, bowing to him again. Her voice confident, but not aggressive, like she knew her place and knew her job well. "How may I serve you, my liege?"

OOC: sorry for short post; It's late on the day before a big final >_<"

[Aslan]

Hikari gave a deep bow to Lance, her attitude really good, she showed some respect to the prince. She bowed at Aslan, Aslan answered Hikari's question. I'm going to leave the castle, and walk around the kingdom, I wanted to look at the Kingdom's condition once more, and I'm planning to travel to another kingdom, said Aslan calmly. I like you to guard Lance, advise him, and teach him to be a good person, you may give him an advice if he's doing something wrong, based on your point-of-view, and I hoped you could understand that, Aslan turned to Lance.

'Okay, I'll leave you here with her' said Aslan. He stood from his chair, he opened the door, and walked outside.

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