Joseph was a notable prince and one of three siblings who were all eligible bachelors as many women sought to catch his eye. On another hand, he had a best friend who was a princess though the femme was not a typical thin figure. They were chunky, causing many to ignore them for their sisters and cousins. Despite them having a beautiful personality.
During a social gathering, Joseph's friends had been goading him about his closeness to the princess, seemingly making fun of their appearance compared to their sisters. Joseph frowned and, in the moment, spoke, "I am not courting the princess. We are but friends, I would not." He protested, unknowingly having said this where the princess, his best friend, could hear.
Now, it was another social gathering, the first Joseph had attended since coming back from a year abroad to learn and explore. He saw his best friend from afar and approached them with a smile, having sought them out asbhe was eager to catch up.