Chapter 5: Royal Outing
A Royalty DutyThe Duke (Prince Hyukjae) and Prince Donghae are taking a walk at the townsquare today. They are followed by few guards selected by the Duke himself. He doesn't want to take risk any bad things happening especially to Prince Donghae first outing day since they move in.
The scenery is beautiful. The carriage bring them to countryside. Donghae is so happy. He never get to enjoy greenviews when he is a child too. War makes it hard for him to leave the palace.
So when the Duke suggested for an outing, Donghae is happy he can't describe his grateful to his husband. They walk to the market and greet the people. Getting to know the culture the Duke say. Prince Donghae don't mind. He loves talking to commoners. They welcome him warmly. Of course some looks don't approve them because those oppose to the royalty still exist in this era. Especially those that despise people from AquaLune. The war makes people divided.
The Duke holds Prince Donghae's hand. It surprises the prince. He looked up and the Duke say "Don't mind those people. You just be yourself. Enjoy today as much you like, my Prince."
Prince Donghae feels calm. He starts blush to hear the Duke say that. Hyukjae smiles. He pulls the prince closer and they walk to the market. The entire day, they are together spending time like married couple. Donghae feels relax until he make jokes and laughing happily. The Duke is so happy watching the happy prince. He listens to every childhood stories about the Prince, the weird secret recipe he hears from the servants from his country, the conversation going on and on but Hyukjae only listens with smile. He feels happy and relax t
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