On Princes that won't stay put

[cursedtosleep]

Happily ever after does not apply when princes refuse to stay in their bed to get proper rest after a serious battle.

Now that I think about it, I should have made him rest for a week after fighting Maleficent rather than a ball.

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[knightoftheswan]

I can sympathize with that.

My liege believes it his job to protect as many as possible, which sometimes causes him to act senseless. He's the sort to dive off a tower to save a falling canary. It's usually my job to keep him from doing such things or to make sure he doesn't injure himself too badly as a result.

[cursedtosleep]

You sound quite devoted. Your prince is very fortunate.

[knightoftheswan]

I'm indeed happy to serve him, highness. Even if it means occasionally following him in senselessness.

Your prince, too, sounds like a man of action and not just words.

[cursedtosleep]

Philip is very much about actions but his words are just as sweet and strong.

[knightoftheswan]

That's part of the "charming" deal.

[Which is not for Lohengrin. No way.

Except maybe he's paying attention to how Aurora swoons to see if Elsa would do anything like that in his presence.]

I do hope he listens to you, as your advice is sound.

[cursedtosleep]

Philip is the sort that, when his mind is set to it, he will see it through no matter what.

[knightoftheswan]

Admirable. But if he doesn't heed your advice, he may give out all the same. Don't let his determination excuse your reason, Highness.

[cursedtosleep]

You're very kind and wise. I am Princess Aurora.

[knightoftheswan]

I do my best, Highness.

[If permitted, he takes her hand and bows over it.]

A pleasure. I am Lohengrin, the Knight of the Swan.

[cursedtosleep]

[She does not stop him, merely smiles.] Well met, Sir Lohengrin.

[knightoftheswan]

[He releases her hand and raises his head again.]

Forgive me if this is an unusual question, but do you happen to know ballet? It seems all the royalty of my home know it and I'm not sure if this is something all those of royalty learn or just a chosen pastime.

[cursedtosleep]

Ballet? No, I'm afraid I do not know it, though I am fond of dancing.