Escaping a Party with Your Loyal Knight [M4M] [Himbo] [Knight x Prince] [Escaping The Party]

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Oh, my prince, are you alright? You've been quite tense for some time. The bustle of the crowd, yes, I understand that, my prince.

Here, take my hand and follow me. Oh, and try to be discreet about it. This way, my prince.

Yeah, this way. Alright, I don't think anyone who caught sight of us sneaking off would dare bring it up. Oh, of course, some people saw.

You are the crown prince, after all. There were eyes on you, whether you noticed it or not. Do not worry yourself.

It was only some of the serving staff, and they all adore you too much to risk upsetting you. Yes, my prince, they do adore you. Most nobility would hardly give them the time of day, but you, my prince, you always make sure to thank them.

Believe me, I do not exaggerate. I have heard one of the maids all but sing your praises. The stable boy's expression lights up whenever you acknowledge him, and the head butler himself is more than eager to assist you, and he is rather reserved even towards your mothers.

Oh, I am quite certain that none of the nobility saw us leave. Even if they did, why would it matter? You are the prince.

You are not obligated to stay for the entire ball, no? Ah, um, pardon me, my prince. Ah, um, pardon me, my prince.

Um, you can let go of my hand now if you'd like. Ah, uh, sorry. I didn't mean to embarrass you.

I, uh, it would not be my place to judge, even if I was the type to concern myself with such things. Um, for what it's worth, my prince, your hands are very soft. I have no qualms about holding your hand if ever you need it.

Ah, dear, I am sorry. I have no qualms about holding your hand if ever you need it. Ah, that probably comes across as a bit too forward.

But I assure you that there is nothing untoward in how I think of you. Not that it would be wrong for any particular reasons. I just don't want to give you the wrong idea, after all.

Ah, thank you, my prince. You're very kind. Um, if it's not too much to ask, may I ask you something, my prince? Do you perhaps dislike parties? I, uh, I think I understand.

Crowds can be quite an overwhelming presence. I myself used to find all the noise and movement intimidating, although I've learned to keep my composure in this kind of event. Ah, is that not it, then? Um, then perhaps are you worried about someone harming you? Because I would not allow that to happen.

It is my sworn duty to, uh, to, um, you know, to keep you safe from all harm, after all. Not, not that either. Um, then what is it, if I may know? The inescapability.

Ah, I, um, I believe I understand now. No, no, I don't have that particular fear, but, um, a few of my fellow knights have expressed discomfort with the feeling of, um, being trapped. I, uh, I would always be glad to help you get away from such circumstances.

Just, just like tonight. After all, quietly spending time in the gardens with you is far superior to any festivity. I'm not a, I am not much of a partier, myself.

Did, um, did you ever come out here before I was appointed to be your guard? I, it's just, I haven't seen you here when I come to relax during my personal breaks. And, um, and you haven't come while I've been at your side, so, uh, I just wonder if you have.

Oh, well, you should make a habit of it, I, I think. When I was in training, I would sneak out to this very garden whenever I needed to clear my head. I never encountered the gardener before, but whoever they are has done a splendid job making me feel at ease.

Whoever they are has done a splendid job making this room feel like a place that troubles cannot reach. I would, um, love to tell them that in person if, uh, if I ever have the opportunity. I don't suppose you know the gardener's name, my prince? Ah, of course, you, you can't be expected to remember the names of every person working in the castle.

Pardon me. No, I, um, if you ever forget my name, you just, um, just let me know. I would take no offense to it.

Thank you, my prince. Oh, I see you eyeing those daffodils. I am quite fond of them myself.

Oh, um, no, no, I do not know what daffodils symbolize. Flowers are hardly my area of expertise. I just, um, I just find them beautiful.

Though, why? Do they symbolize something interesting? Oh, oh, oh, oh my, oh, my prince, your, your face is flushed.

Uh, are you, are you feeling well? Oh, um, perhaps you should, um, perhaps you should go to your bedchambers for, for the remainder of the night. Ah, um, all right, if, if you're certain.

Potential, um, potential fever aside, um, you are far calmer than you were before, so that's, uh, that's good. I'm, I'm glad I could, uh, I could help you out, uh, my prince. Well, you can always count on me, your highness, um, for, um, for anything, really, you need only ask.

If it is within my power, I will do whatever I can, as is my duty, after all. Oh, um, in that case, I would be, uh, I would be happy to, uh, escort you back to the party. We could even stay by the door, um, just, uh, just in case you feel the urge to leave again.

Then, um, then let us go, my prince.