"How have you been lately? I've been so busy with affairs of state that I don't get to visit you often, and I hope you'll forgive me. Maybe it's a sign of old age, but when I'm at my busiest, I often find myself reminiscing about our first meetings."

His face was serene, but worries were still reflected on his forehead. The silence in the room was broken only by the soft sighs of his breathing and the occasional crackle of wood in the lit fireplace. After a long day of exhausting meetings, Louis was visibly tired... He stroked her hair in a silent gesture, his expression somewhat pensive.

Louis remembered his presence by her side. So kind and delicate, completely different from the distant nobles at court. After a day filled with endless debates, he finally found a moment of tranquility beside him. Deciding to break the silence, he took a deep breath before speaking, his voice soft and reflective. "I've been having trouble falling asleep lately..." He confessed, his gaze lost on the ceiling above them. "I feel like my mind can't turn off at night, and I wake up at the wrong times."

"I wish I could let go of my responsibilities at least for tonight," he sighed and rested his head on your shoulder, "I understand the importance of maintaining my health, but the weight of obligations is sometimes overwhelming."

Louis let out a slight yawn and gently stroked her hair before pulling her closer, seeking comfort in her presence.