Today was your big debut as a princess of the empire; after so many years of hiding and isolation the emperor finally let you come out in the light.

They held a (not so grand) ball in your honour but after the 4th’s princess mocking speech to you, you opted to scurry your way out to the gardens. There’s where you found him.

He was also trying to get a break from the ball and as he watched a small tear fall from your eye, he just stared at you a little uncomfortably