Kidnapped ~A Prinxiety Story~

Chapter 23: Janice

(We're making Janus a girl, because why not)

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A couple weeks later, Virgil woke up to Roman getting ready. Virgil groans softly. "I'd ask why you're up so early if I didn't know you don't sleep.." he mumbles, rubbing his eyes and sitting up. Roman looks at him. "Sorry if I woke you, my love." he says, fixing his hair.

"What're you..?" Virgil mumbles, looking a bit confused. "Do you remember that paper I showed you back in winter? Well, the nest who sent that letter said they want to meet us today out in our courtyard. I'm obligated, as a prince, to show up, but I probably won't do or say much. But I have to go because their princess will be with them, ergo making it a ‘royal event’. So, I have to look presentable." Roman says.

"Hm... .... Can I go?" Virgil asks. Roman looked at him with slight surprise. "You want to go? You realize it will mostly be exchange of who will do what when, and what we can trade with each other, right?" he says.
Virgil shrugs a little. "I just don't wanna be alone. Besides, I kinda wanna know what it's like.." he says. "Okay, well.. I recommend dressing nice." Roman says. "Nice how..?" Virgil asks, looking up at him.

"Hmm.. Why don't I help you." Roman says, going to his closet and looking for something for Virgil to wear. Eventually, he came back with a purple dress shirt and black pants, shoes, suit jacket and tie.
"Here, I think these should fit you." Roman says. "I- why do you have so many clothes I never see you wear?" Virgil asks, taking the clothes and putting them beside him.

Roman shrugs. "Prince life, I guess. I wore them all at least once, but never really have need to wear them again. I guess it's a good thing you're here then, isn't it?" he says with a sly smile.
Virgil blushes and rolls his eyes playfully. "Tch, I feel like you enjoy flirting with me." he says, smiling and taking his pajamas off.

He'd at least grown comfortable enough to change in front of his boyfriend, which he thought was an improvement from how he was before.

"I do enjoy it. It's how I show my affection." Roman says, smiling back at him. Virgil chuckles a little as he got dressed, stopping when he picks up the tie. "Um... I have a confession to make." he mumbles, blushing in embarrassment. "Hm?" Roman hums, looking at him curiously.
".... I've never.. Tied a tie.. Before..." Virgil mumbles, looking to the side. Roman smiles, walking up to him and taking the tie from his hands.

"That's why you have me, love." he murmurs before helping Virgil put the tie on. "Thank y-" Virgil starts, but is cut off with a sudden yet gentle kiss. Virgil smiles a little and kisses back.

"What was that for?" he asks when Roman pulls away. Roman smiles. "For being perfect, dearest."

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A little while later, Virgil was standing next to Roman while the king spoke to the other group of people.

"These are my sons, Roman and Remus, and this is Virgil." Romulus introduced. The princess, who'd been introduced to be Janice, looks at Virgil curiously.
"A human? You must really like him if you went so far as to mark him." she says. Janice had an almost ever-present sly smirk, and has heterochromia; one of her eyes is yellow, the other is lime green.

"Yes. I take it you don't have a mate then, since I don't see one with you?" Roman says. "Well, it's hard to find one as an alpha female. However.. I noticed this one doesn't have a mate, either~" Janus says, running her hand along Remus's sash.
Remus almost lost his composure, but smirked to hide it. "Why, are you interested?" he asks, looking at her.

"It would serve as a way to join our kingdoms, but only if you two so wish." Romulus says. "I certainly don't have a problem with it~" Janice says, at this point trailing her hands over Remus's body. Remus had to look up to keep himself calm. "I don't care, I guess she's alright."
"Janice, that's quite enough now. Save that for the bedroom." her father said. Janice took her hands off him, but gave him a subtle wink.

The two kings continued talking. Meanwhile, Virgil was chuckling a little to himself.

"What is it, love?" Roman asks softly. "I've never seen your brother act like that before; it almost looked like he got flustered." Virgil whispered back. Roman gave a small chuckle. "She is an alpha vampire, love." he says.
"Meaning that, if they got together, she'd be the one to mark him, right? That's how that works?" Virgil asks. Roman smiles. "Someone's learning. Yes, that's what would happen. You want to know something else?" Roman asks, looking at Virgil and holding his hand.

Virgil couldn't help but smile a bit. "What's that, my prince?" he asks. "When, and yes, when, I marry you, the way you'll be addressed at things like this will change." Roman says, kissing Virgil's hand after.
Virgil blushes and smiles softly. "Oh yeah? How so?" he asks. "My father would introduce you as his son in law rather than just your name, and the other party would refer to you much like Logan refers to me." Roman says. "Logan calls you ‘prince Roman’ doesn't he? Even when you tell him he doesn't have to?" Virgil asks.

"Yes, though, Logan is a very proper man, he refers to my brother the same." Roman tells him. "I have a question.." Virgil says. "Go ahead."
"What um.. What exactly is the difference between saying ‘your highness’ and ‘your majesty’? Or is there a difference? I-" Virgil asks. Roman chuckles a little. "You've been using them correctly, don't worry. ‘Highness’ is usually used for royalty below the king and queen, such as a prince or princess. ‘Majesty’ is used for the king and queen. There are also other titles, such as ‘grace’ for nobels, or people of high but not royal status, also called lords or ladies." he explained.

"So.. Address the king and queen as ‘your majesty’, princes and princesses as ‘your highness’, and.. What, would you say ‘my lord’ or ‘your lordship’, I'm confused-" Virgil said, tilting his head a little.
"Either title works, though usually you'd say ‘my lord’ if you were in the area they hold power in." Roman says.

"So this one's mine then?" Janice says, putting her hands on Remus's shoulders from behind. "As long as Remus is okay wi-" Romulus starts.
"I'm okay with it." Remus interrupted, smirking at her a little. "Eagerly so, I see. Very well." Romulus says. "Well, it was a pleasure meeting you. I look forward to future encounters." Romulus says.

Janice smiles and gave a small hum. "See you later, prince Remus~" she says, holding his cheek for a moment before walking away with the others.

"... Wow." Remus said, smiling a little. Virgil smirks. "Now who's the one in love?" he teased. "Tease me all you want, emo, she's amazing.." Remus says, walking back inside afterwards.

Roman chuckles, holding Virgil close. "You're right," he says, looking at Virgil with a smile. "He does like her."