Forget Me Not (Klance)

Chapter 1, A Simpler Time

(Please read Introduction before reading)

"Lord McClain, it has come to my attention, that you are to be wedded here soon"
He tipped his glass to me.

"She's quite the catch, I do say myself"
Another chuckled.

"A high Christian astronomer like you, must have charmed dear Katherine Holten... "
He tilted his head towards her.

"She is my pride and joy, sent from the heavens I suppose... "
I swirled my wine, looking over at my fiance.

"You suppose?? You must be joking, she's the most exquisite woman ever, her father a complete genius.."
He commented.

"Samuel Holten, I do agree is the smartest man I've met"
I smiled, genuinely.

"She's the center of attention at every party"
He pointed out, there always were 100s of men who would die to have her hand.

"I'm glad for her hand in marriage"
I drank my wine quickly.

"You don't seem quite excited about it at all... "
He sighed.

"Well, I'm just trying to calm the tensioned atmosphere, everyone has their eyes on me in disbelief"
I looked around.

"I suppose that is true, let us change the subject... "
He paused.

"How have your studies with Kenneth been going?"
He asked, I smiled brightly.

"They've been great, I really feel we've gotten along a lot more recently"
I commented.

"He says he doesn't attend parties, he thinks knowledge is more proficient, work after work, writing in the Queen's name, that man needs a break"
He chuckled.

"I do agree, I did ask him to attend the party this evening, looks like he didn't show after all"
I said sadly.

"He probably fell asleep at his desk again!"
The group laughed, I rolled my eyes subtly.

"He just doesn't like social gatherings"
I sighed, Katherine walking over to me.

"Lancelot... Do be a dear, and tell the catering we need more wine... "
She asked, I smiled.

"Of course, love"
I walked away from my colleagues, tapping the waiters arm.

"Could you tell them back there, we're running low on wine"
I chuckled, the waiter jumping.

"Of course!! Lord!"
He went quickly, I walked slowly back to the group.

"Lance"
A familiar voice called, I looked behind me, his voice husk, and tired.

"Kenneth... You showed"
I smiled, heat rising to my cheeks.

"You asked, and I had important matters to discuss about the Star we've been watching... "
He walked with me swiftly, we found a far away corner.

"Yes, what happened?"
I asked, he looked in my eyes.

"It's been moving, from the data we've collected, I was up all last night, freaking out"
He got excited.

"That's wonderful news, so my hypothesis was correct... "
I grinned.

"Of course it was, its always correct"
He rolled his soft grey-purple eyes.

"Not always"
I walked back into the party, he followed close behind.

"Your last hypothesis on why it flickered was correct!"
He scoffed.