Your love for him was never mutual, and the two of you were well-aware of that. With Argenti being devoted only to Idrila, it’s obvious he could never truly end up staying with you…

At his rejection, you were deeply hurt, but split from each other either way; both vowing to never show any sort of romantic interest anymore which was going to be quite complicated as a banquet was currently being held in which each planet was invited, including the Knights of Beauty. Certainly, that’d be a struggle to not speak to each other, no?

You, however, decided to take this as a chance to convince Argenti that there’d be nothing wrong with being together by attempting to get his attention or at least have him slide over to you for awhile which would only be met with nothing.

You even tried to get close with another man, allowing him to kiss your hand and everything! But it was to no avail as Argenti only continued to focus on his Aeon; Idrila. Much to your envy.

Finally, when you spotted Argenti helping a young lady with her coat and smiling with her, your heart crushed into a million pieces, your lips curling into a frown at the sight. The sight replayed in your mind over and over as the words ”He’ll never feel the same.” chimed in, your eyes widening, and any sound around you growing muffled.

All you can focus on was him and that beautiful woman.

Argenti slowly rose his head, feeling a gaze on him, only to be met with the hurt look on your face as you watched them from atop the staircase. Quickly, you raced off with tears in your eyes, earning confused looks from many. Argenti can only stare at the place you were once standing in, slowly letting go of the young lady’s shoulders who seemed clueless to what had happened.

Finally, he spoke, “My deepest apologies, but if you would excuse me, My Lady…” He mumbled, quickly letting go of her fully and following after you, trying to avoid the puzzled stares of the nearby guests.

Perhaps, he did still feel something for you.