chapter xvi: min yoongi, genius

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It's weird, trying to happily chat and sit with one suitor while another stands only a few metres away. As the raven laughs at his companion's joke, he can see Yoongi shuffle from one foot to the other. The crow has barely moved since he took his position, save for the occasional shift in position. It has probably helped him blend in with the background, but Jungkook is unable to forget about him entirely.

Especially when his current date makes such terrible jokes.

To his credit, the dove sitting beside him is doing her best; she's certainly friendly, and trying hard to please the king. But that's part of the problem—she's trying too hard. With Yoongi, it's natural. Jungkook doesn't think Yoongi even cares what the younger male thinks. But this white haired lady, she's been careful.

"So, how many chicks do you want?" The dove asks and Jungkook can feel, no matter how hard he tries to stop it, his smile grow forced. Three months off his birthday, the king hasn't even started thinking about children. He still is a child; how could he possibly raise one?

"Uh... I don't know." Jungkook answers honestly, eyes flitting over to the knight. He catches him mid-yawn, not even trying to hide or stifle it. The sight of this causes a small snigger to escape the younger. Beside him, the dove's eyebrow furrows.

"Is the thought of your heirs that funny?" Quickly shaking his head, the black haired male struggles to reassure her that her choice of topic doesn't amuse him. Maybe too quickly, as her brow furrows further into a frown. "As the only royal crow, you need to think seriously about who will be next in line."

Jungkook sighs slowly, not wanting a lecture. He gives a quick glance to the sun that's still slowly rising, before returning to the woman. With her arms across over her chest, white feathers ruffled, he starts to see her age: realistically, she could be his young mother. He doesn't want to marry a mother... Imagine that, having to suffer through the parental lectures even after you'd grown up and married.

Thankfully, an escape arrives. A steward approaches Yoongi, a hurry in each step. Leaning close, she whispers something to the knight that causes his eyebrows to raise in surprise and he responds quickly. After a curt nod from the messenger, they go their separate ways: the steward returns to wherever she came from, and Yoongi walks over to Jungkook.

"Your majesty, a moment." He says politely, probably because of his company. Eagerly, Jungkook nods and gets to his feet. After saying goodbye to his companion, he follows Yoongi.

"What is it?" The raven asks as the older grabs a hold of his elbow, tugging him forward quickly.

"There's been a development in the war. The sparrows have fallen to the hawks." Yoongi responds gravely, taking quick strides through the courtyard. Jungkook is able to keep up with him with ease. "The hawks have taken the pass."

"They've gotten closer..." The older male nods in agreement. "What are we going to do?"

"Attend a meeting, discuss what has occurred, and hopefully develop a plan." Jungkook watches as a small smile forms on the crow's lips, but it lacks any happiness. "I've never seen your war commanders work, so I hope they're good."

"Don't know. I usually ignore what happens in these meetings." Yoongi frowns. "I mean, it's not like I get listened to, when I do contribute. Just because I'm a child they assume all my ideas are terrible. And then the ones that are good are stolen and I get no credit."

"You don't run this kingdom." The dark haired knight mutters under his breath, almost to himself rather than to Jungkook.

As they grow closer to the meeting room, Yoongi's pace drops until he's walking a fraction behind the king. His manners become more appropriate; he becomes more subdued. In front of the raven's eyes, a whole transformation takes place. It's still Yoongi, it's just a quieter Yoongi. Rather than leading, he seems to be following and observing.

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