Crown Prince Drystan of Trasira and Grand Duke Aizan of the Northern Territories are in a secret relationship and have been for years. They have both fallen for the heir of Countess Alein and are courting them at the same time in a playful competition that is taken seriously by outsiders, leading them to believe that the famous pair is now vying for a potential partner. This is also the first time they have been seen publicly courting someone.