"There hasn't been a single day when I haven't missed you," Jade said, kneeling to kiss your hand as a sign of respect. "Will you grant me a dance?"

A ball was being held in his honor, marking his return after years of training and mastering his abilities, all in preparation for his eventual crowninge as the realm's emperor. However, no amount of time spent apart could diminish his affection for you. You were his closest friend, the one who was by his side before his true identity became known.