Dream was taking a walk in his garden, when Ink, Dream’s advisor, came to give his report of the kingdom. “Hello , Ink. I take it that this is the time for the report?”
“Yes, Sire.”
“Well, please proceed. Walk with me as you speak.” Dream stood up as he was previously sitting down to rest a moment.
“Of course.” Ink walked with him while he told about the report. As it was fall, some of the report was on the harvest. “The harvest is excellent this year. It’s quite possibly the best we have had in years.” Ink seemed excited about this.
“Well, that's wonderful!” Dream said, smiling.
Ink agreed and continued on with his report. “Oh, Sire, I just got word that Emperor Nightmare and Sir Cross are coming for a visit.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. They will arrive at noon.”
Dream checked the time. “Very well. We have an hour until they arrive. After your report, let the guards know of the visit if they don’t already.”
“Yes, Sire.” He carried on, then chuckled. “You know, there is something the kingdom would like to know.”
“What would that be?”
“They are wondering when you would take another as the second monarch.”
Dream blushed. “W-what?”
“They are wondering if you are going to get a wife or husband.”
Dream covered his face, “I don't know. There isn't anyone that I really have a romantic interest in. And the other royals have already found someone.”
“May I suggest something?”
“Please do, Ink.”
“I suggest trying to find someone you have absolute trust in. perhaps a close friend or maybe someone you have fancied from one of your outings.”
“That is a great suggestion. Thank you Ink.”
“You’re welcome.”
“Are you ready to see my brother?”
“Yes. I’ll go tell the guards of the meeting.”
“Thank you, Ink.”
