ͲᎻᎬ ՏᎬᏙᎬΝ ͲᎻᎡϴΝᎬՏ: 𝚃𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚎𝚜𝚝'𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕

┆3┆✦ʙᴀᴄᴋ ᴛᴏ ᴛᴇᴍᴘᴇsᴛ ᴋɪɴɢᴅᴏᴍ✧

The sun was low on the horizon, casting long shadows across the kingdom as the day came to an end. Taufan and Ais had spent the afternoon exploring Ais's secret room and discussing the various relics and curiosities he had collected over the years.

As the sky began to darken, Ais spoke up. "It's getting late," he said, a hint of reluctance in his voice. "We should probably head back to the main hall before my grandpa starts looking for us."

"Yeah, you're right" Taufan replied as he look over the window. The sun slowly dissapearing as night came by. They begin to walk away from there with leading him the way out of his secret room, carefully closing the door behind him. They walked silently through the castle hallways, the sound of their footsteps echoing softly in the empty corridors.

As they walked, Ais spoke up again, his voice hushed. "Hey," he said. "I had a lot of fun showing you my room today. Thanks."

"Your welcome! I never thought that i would have some fun with the Winter Kingdom's crown prince!" Taufan said with a happy smile

Ais chuckled at his words, a small smile etched on his face. "Yeah, I guess I'm not as uptight and boring as you might have thought, huh?" he said.

They turned a corner, and the sound of voices and laughter could be heard coming from the great hall up ahead.

Ais and Taufan approached the great hall, the sounds of music and conversation growing louder with each step. As they walked through the doors, the hall was lively with activity as the lords and ladies of the Winter Kingdom socialized and entertained themselves.

Lord Mawais was seated at the high table, surrounded by a group of other lords. His gaze landed on Taufan and Ais as they entered the hall, and he raised a hand in greeting.

"Ah, there you are," Lord Mawais said, a hint of relief in his voice. "I was beginning to wonder where you two had gotten off to."

Ais gave a flat look before looking away. "We lost track of time," he said, his voice slightly mumbled.

Lord Mawais chuckled, shaking his head. "I could tell," he said. "Just don't make a habit of disappearing like that, alright?"

Ais nodded, a hint of contrition in his expression. "Yeah, we won't," he said.

As Ais moved to find a seat at one of the lower tables, Lord Mawais patted the seat next to him, signaling for Taufan to join him at the high table.

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2 weeks later. The diplomacy between the two Kingdom has completed. During the time Taufan spends his time to play with Ais whenever they got a chance to and also Taufan didn't forget his mission of course

Taufan was standing infront of the door of the Winter Kingdom. He was wearing his winter coat since it was cold outside.

Ais watched Taufan as he stood stood before the door, preparing to depart. There was a hint of sadness in his eyes, as if he didn't want him to leave. But he managed to put on a brave face, trying to look stoic.

"So...you're leaving already?" he asked, a hint of reluctance in his voice.

"Yeah.." Taufan said sadly before continuing "but don't worry! I'll visit your Kingdom from time to time!"

Ais's expression brightened a bit at his words. "Really?" he asked, a hopeful look in his eyes.

He was silent for a moment, as if trying to gather his thoughts. "Promise you'll come back," he said, his voice suddenly earnest.