Prince Dickie's first public announcement was definitely...something.

"Prince Richard Greenleaf!" The announcer called. A 17 year old Dickie slowly came out of the castle, a little off balance because his crown was slightly too big. He was fine for the first few steps, but then his crown fell over his eyes, causing him to stumble right into the crowd. And right into the arms of Tom Ripley. "S-sorry. Sorry. So sorry." Dickie said as he immediately backed up...only to fall again because he still can't see. Luckily, Tom catches him again. This time, Tom gently fixes Dickie's crown. "There. Better?" He asked. Dickie smiled a little. "Thanks."

Dickie couldn't stop thinking about his encounter with that man. He paced his room as he tried to figure out just who he was. A knock on the door interrupted his train of thoughts. He opened the door and...