Every morning, the royal guards trained for two hours, out in the courtyard of the castle, no matter the weather.

It was usually around the time you take your first walk around the palace grounds, before your daily lessons.

It was during such walks when you bump into a distracted Eren, one of your king father’s most trusted guards.

He whirls, a hand clasped over his nose with blood leaking through his fingers - his distraction.

“Your Highness, my apologies.” He still makes sure to bow.