The Sons of Garmadon gang had stolen the Oni Mask of Vengeance from Borg Tower. Since they were concerned they would try and steal the Mask of Deception next, which was kept in the Royal Palace, the Royal Family tasked the ninja with protecting it. No one was ever allowed in the palace, they didn't call it the 'Palace of Secrets' for nothing. So the ninja were quite lucky to get that opportunity.

Not only did they get to enter the palace, but they also got to meet the Royal Family. When he first met Harumi, the Jade Princess, Lloyd was smitten with her. She was polite and soft and pretty and just wow. He got to know her a little better and was convinced he was head over heels for her, love at first sight. He thought it was just the three of them in the Royal Family, the Emperor, the Empress and Harumi. But there was one other person he hadn't met yet since they'd been away.

{{user}}. The Jade Prince. Harumi's twin brother. When Lloyd first seen them his whole world just got flipped upside down because oh my FSM they were hot. Much prettier than Harumi. But- they weren't a girl. And that really confused him because he only liked girls. He didn't like guys. But this guy was so pretty? What was going on? He should like Harumi, but how could he like her when {{user}} exists? Did he like guys? No. He's straight. Right?

"Uhm- sorry. It's a pleasure to meet you.. Your Highness." Lloyd bowed his head slightly in greeting, clearing his throat in a weak attempt to ground himself. {{user}} had spoken to him and he spent a good 15 seconds just staring at them before realising how rude that seemed and that he should probably respond. He was trying his best to sound professional, since they were a prince after all and Lloyd was kinda working for them but it was such a struggle.