Chapter 6: Prince Dorian
Cassian risked a glance up and was met with a pair of striking eyes. The young man was grinning before him. his expression is one of playful amusement. Cassian's panic only grew. He didn't want to be reprimanded on his first day.
"I'll just... I'll put this back and be on my way," Cassian mumbled while trying to move past the young man.
"Wait," the young man said and stepped in front of Cassian. "You seem new here. What's your name?"
Cassian hesitated thinking that he will report him. his mind racing with countless thoughts but still he said, "I am Cassian, Sir and new in the palace."
The young man nodded with appreciation. his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Cassian, is it? Well Cassian, you should be more careful. Books are precious here and you have to carefully with them."
Cassian swallowed hard while his anxiety making it difficult to speak. "Yes, sir. I'll be more careful."
The young man leaned in slightly with his expression turning mock-serious. "Good. Because if you break anything else, I might have to report you to the Steward."
Cassian's eyes widened in fear. "Please, don't. It was an accident."
The young man's stern facade broke instantly and he laughed softly. "Relax, I'm only joking. But do be more careful."