being a general came with many benefits but also an equal amount of drawbacks. one of the drawbacks being the odd amount of balls he had to attend in order to represent ravka.

aleksander had his hands clasped behind his back with a cold and distant expression as his gaze scanned the crowd.

he was in his usual attire which was already quite formal looking, so it worked out well. the only pinch of colour he wore was the gold thread embroidered along his vest made to look like branches.