"And u thought my room was a mess." Nicote chuckled. "Yep, thisll work. Thanks." Hw was internally admiring the craftmanship. He was that kind of guy. Not that hed admit it of course.

"yeah I need to pick up," he went down there and started to pick up small gems and jewels. He looked up at them and relised he never indused himself "Oh um im Alex," he said with a small smile.

Emrys nodded. She thought that was a fair comparison.
"I'm glad then, if what you say is true, I'm sure you'll both support eachother. My brother and I-" Emrys stopped as soon as she realized what she thoughtlessly blurred out about her older brother. Her expression seemed... pained to say the least as she thought of her older brother.
"We... We got along really well. He was always there when I needed him." She said in a quieter tone, trying to hold a smile. She felt like and idiot for just blurting our the fact she had an older brother. It also made her upset to think of him and the way he died. She tried to brush it off though, for her own sake.

"Nicote Marker. Though by now you've probably heard all about me from my father and his talk about his 'wonderful son that will one day take me place'. " Nicote made air quotes at the last part, saying the words bitterly.

" I see..." Averill wasn't sure what to do exactly, the way the custom collar was speaking of his brother he could guess that the boy didn't survived. He coudn't even imagine how that must be like, to lose a sibling like that. "As long as... as long as you keep his memory alive, he will alwais do the same from the otherside. At least that's what people from this kingdom say." He stayed quiet after that, not wanting to let his natural ackwardness show more then necessary.

"you mean your my sister?" he said confused muttering how he should get out of the library more, he looked behind him making sure no one followed them before shutting the door. He picked up more books and stuff putting them on the shelf or in draws.

Emrys nodded softly. Allele had always been who she looked up to, he was her hero, along side her father. She remembered when he persuaded his mother to let her join him with the other boys on a sparring match. Girls were expected to serve their country too, but her mother was always too afraid her little flower would get hurt. That's why for so long, Emrys was denied the right to spar with the soldiers of guards.
Allele changed that for her, and he helped her every step of the way. He did everything he could to protect her in his last moments, and she had never forgotten the last words he spoke to her.
Emrys, you have to live. I won't be here anymore to protect you. You've never been weak, you can fight your way out of here. I'll guide you every step of the way. I'm gone, but not lost. Forever by your side, even if you can't see me. You have to leave now. Let me go, Emrys. His words seemed to echo in her mind, and it caught her emotions off guard. A tear trickled down her face without warning.
"Ah, sorry." Emrys laughed nervously, wiping the stray tear away. "Thank you, I hope he stills thinks I'm worthy to be walked with."
She abruptly stood up, walking over to clear his dishes.
"Let's not dwell on the past, but focus on the present. I think we need to prepare for the celebration, if I'm not mistaken."

she looked up hopeful and nodded agreeing with the terms, but there was still a small detail she need to take care of before she could leave. She followed her straightening her shirt and collar. She glanced at stories wondering why the dresses had long sleeves before she remembered she wasn't at home were the weather was hotter. she looked up at her wondering if she would get in trouble or not for using her magic at the ball. Oh right the ball she total forgot about it. She looked up at her miss and tugged on her sleeve "miss Remilia um what do you plan on wearing to the ball?" she asked curiously.

(Nicotes a guy XP)

Nicote blinked. "You've been living under a rock, haven't you? No I'm obviously not,I think you'd know if I was. I'm the advisors kid." He wondered just how out of it this guy was if he thought they were related.

Ema had big now put down the books in her arms on the floor. And was watching with mild amusement.

" I am sure he is proud of the person you are today." He reply truthfully before being reminded of his duties as the futur king. " I cant escape this any longer apparently. But you are right there is a celebration tonight, stay next to me at all time, some... guests have the bad habit to give orders to slaves that are not their own and held them occupy for outrageous amount of time." With a slight sigh he pulled his wearpon from inside the table and slide it on his back, hiding it for the time being.To him all those events were a chore, each time he was swarmed by womans that only wanted him for the crown, it was draining anything remotely enjoyable about those night for him. Back when he was younger, it wasn't as bad he was running around with his siblings and sometime his sister would manage to get a few other childs to play with them, nowday he didn't have this freedom. " We should also get you a suit as well or at least somthing a bit nicer for this kind of occasion if you dont want to look too formal."