why her? (wmmap)

||The Garden||

kinda only update this when I'm bored..... which is most of the time
---------------------------------------------
3 year time skip haha

Due to the trauma they experienced that day, the majority of the gold palace personnel, including Lori, resigned following that terrible day.

However, finding new ones wasn't too difficult, so it wasn't a big concern.

Yes, claude visited throughout the three years that had passed-only five times, give or take-but that's still something! I suppose.

with Evander

The young prince was playing when one of the maids said, "My prince, your presence is requested at the garnet palace." The young prince responded, "Okay."

gardens.

Evan adored gardens; he'd spend almost every day walking, running, or even sleeping there.

He was therefore thrilled to learn that he and his father would be having tea there.

although a little less after learning the reason...

diana.

When he saw her, Evander's smile faded a little.

He didn't understand why, but he was certain that she stood in for his mother.

Evander had heard stories about his parents from the staff members who had stayed from three years prior. Apparently, despite having a child together, they would constantly quarrel with one another.

although he had not expected this.

Diana and Claude seemed so happy.

something the staff at the Gold Palace never mentioned about his parents, he almost felt envious.

jealous that his mother didn't receive the same warm look from his father as he did for Diana.

Evander hesitated before saying, "blessing and...glory?.. to the sun of obelia," at three years old, he had more important things to remember than irrelevant greetings.

"Your here, Athanasius," his father exclaimed.

Evan never liked the name "Athanasius" as it seemed too....much for him. No one in the Gold Palace also called him by that name.

Evan greeted Abit in a slur as it was almost time for his nap and drowsy.

Diane said, "Oh my! Is this your son Claude? He's so adorable!"

'Her voice is a little...annoying? Was that the description of the red knight that Bella gave?' he thought as Evans's mind drifted away.

Evan said as he thought why he was suddenly in the air after being abruptly picked up by two strong hands. "Huh?" he asked.

Diana playfully pinched his cheeks and said, "Your cheeks are so soft!!!!" "No," Evan mutely replied as he resisted her hand.

As if he weren't even speaking to his son, his father continued, "Athanasius, don't treat Diana that way, apologize." "Sorry dia...what was your name again?" Evan muttered slurred once more because it was past his nap time.

"Ah, it's Diana, your highness," she began. "Okay, sorry, Diana," he interrupted.

Claude retorted, "What's wrong with you today, Athanasius? You're being disrespectful, and this behavior deserves to be punished."

Felix tried to defend the prince, saying, "If I'm not mistaken, your majesty, it's the prince's nap time. perhaps he's a bit weary that's why he's a bit cranky."

'i forgot you were here' Evan thought.

"If that's the case, the son of an emperor shouldn't be influenced by a little bit of sleep loss, so he still shouldn't be acting this way."

Evan tried his utmost not to nod off at this time, "I'm sorry your majesty, it will not happen again."

"No, no, it's alright, Claude, prince Athanasius should get some sleep; it's necessary for growing children like the prince"

"Fine, Felix take Athanasius back to his palace," claude said.

The child said "byebye" as he made his way into Felix's arms; Claude had just finished speaking when Evan cut him off with a farewell.

Thoughts like "it's almost like he doesn't want to be here" were dismissed by Claude as he and Diana bid him farewell.

The prince then left.

The couple didn't remember what they were going to tell him until just then

He was going to have a sibling.

'welp.... I suppose we'll tell him the next time' both of them thought.

---------------------------------
it's 1 am rn

anyways drink water, vote, and don't die

ok Its morning now and omfg there's so many mistakes holy shit

anyways it's edited now...