His Majesty (Slide Away)

17.

John was wearing his best 'casual' outfit. A velvet purple jacket with red flowers patterned on his blouse and red corduroy flare pants. When Stuart entered the room, John was practically fully changed.

"You requested to see me, your highness?" The boy asked John, who was slipping into his shoes.

"Yes, I did... But it doesn't matter anymore. I changed myself." John responded.

"I am ever so sorry for the delay, sir. Martin had dragged me into his office to discuss some adjustments to your suit for the wedding." Stuart explained, standing still in the corner. His posture was straight, and his hands were clasped together in-front of him.

"Oh, yeah? Do you know what my suit looks like, then?" He asked, curious.

"Indeed I do, your highness..." The Beta nodded.

"Is it catching?" He smirked, heading over to his drawers, snatching some aftershave from inside.

"It is."

"Good." John sprayed the aerosol as continued speaking. "And is there any chance that you know what Paul's outfit looks like?"

"Yes, sir."

"Brilliant!" John exclaimed, throwing the bottle back into his drawer and slamming it shut. "Now, Stuart... I need you to listen very closely..."

"Of course...?"

"Is there any chance that you can discuss with Martin about the obligatory cape being red instead of orange and blue, like Paul's mother had been for her own wedding?" John asked, having a very strong idea of what the answer to his question would be. And when Stuart sighed, he knew his idea was correct. "Just the cape."

"Your highness... Martin informed me that you might ask about this, and he told me to tell you that the colours of the cape can not be altered... Blue and Orange are the colours of the kingdom's flag, and they have not been altered in-"

"In centuries... I know..." John muttered, cutting Stuart off. "But the 1960's are a new decade for Omegas. In today's society Omegas are different, and this should signify their struggle. The cape changing colour would be the perfect symbol!"

"Your highness... I agree with you, I honestly do. It would indeed be perfect. And I can still ask him again. But apart from me not having the correct status to alter anything myself, I honestly do not think that it will be allowed..."

John's patience was dramatically sinking. He knew his idea was brilliant... Not only would the new cloth signify change, but it would mean that Paul would get to wear the same cape as his mother did. He would get to honour his mother, and John knew that would mean a great deal to the Omega. It may even help settle him in.

John just wanted Paul to be comfortable.

"And is it only Martin who can request such things from parliament?"

"Yes, I am afraid so..." The Beta frowned, and John just nodded solemnly.

Deep down, John knew that.

"Right... I see."

Just as John was about to thank Stuart and make his way over to Martin's office, there was a knock on the door to his bedroom.

Shit, that would be Ringo.

Stuart had already made his way over to the door, and of course, when it opened, Ringo was standing there. He wore dark blue flare jeans, with a black shirt and leather jacket. Not forgetting the sunglasses to disguise himself. Worth a chance, John supposed.

"Ah, good, you haven't forgotten." Ringo chimed in, entering the room. He threw another pair of sunglasses John's way, and the Alpha quickly caught them.