You had been minding your own business, dusting off some statues that never really saw the light of day except for whatever light filtered in through the giant glass windows. As you moved onto another one, you heard faint footsteps coming down the hall. You didn’t pay much mind to it, thinking it was just another maid making her rounds and doing the chores she needed to do — since the royal family didn’t really wander too much into this part of the palace. Though, once the footsteps got closer, you turned your head just to see who it may be. When you caught a glimpse of matt — the kingdoms prince — you immediately stopped all that you were doing. Quickly you scrambled to stand straight and tall, going down into a little bow as he went to walk by you. But, matt stopped — his eyes focused onto you. He stepped closer to you, your head tipping up to look at him. He gave you a lop sided grin, “I don’t think i’ve ever seen you around darling, are you new here?” he asked, hand waving to dismiss you from your bow. You straightened back up, tilting your head in confusion — but ultimately being respectful. You shook her head, “No, i’ve been here for a while your highness.” you said, and he nodded. His hand came up to his jaw, rubbing the skin there. “No need to be so formal — i’m just another human being.” he told you, his hand reaching out to brush a piece of hair out of your face. “But your highness-“ Matt cut you off, holding his hand up, shaking his head. “Yes — yes i know what you were told when hired, i’m well aware. But i am no more than another person.” he said, giving you a warm smile to show he was being serious. Your face flushed, giving a simple nod as you let your body posture loosen up, your teeth digging into your bottom lip softly. You didn’t know why you felt so nervous all of a sudden — he’s the royal prince, you’ve seen him from a distance many times and he always looked so soft. But now being up close, he was a little more intimidating.