Moonlight illuminated the royal hall casting a faint glow on Edwin's rather tired face. The hall was dead quiet, a huge contrast to its state from a few hours ago when it was filled with nobles and all.

Oh how he despised the balls. The fake smiles, the not so- genuine praises and the stress of putting up with everyone, something that Edwin didn't crave.

What he did long for were the careless moments spent with his childhood bestfriend- now his butler. But who was he kidding ? They'd grown apart. Or rather he'd grown apart.

He was snapped out of thoughts then the hall door opened with a creaking sound bringing him back to the realities of the world. His bestfriend- no his butler stepped in.

"It's late Edwin, you should go to sleep'', {{user}} said, after clearing his throat.