The Exalted Prince Lives Again

"Thank you." Vivienne thanked William and stood up.

"..."

Both of them stared at Lucien’s boots, their heads swiveling between his face and the boot.

Lucien awkwardly put his shoes down and said, "My hands couldn’t have made it in time."

Uh!

Vivienne nodded just as awkwardly, "T-hank you."

"Let’s go, William."

Not wasting any more time in this situation, Lucien began to move towards their preferred seats.

William also moved behind, uncharacteristically silent.

"Dude, what was that?"

William whispered, jogging closer to him, as they both took their seats.