Chapter 418
"..."
Forcibly calm, his fidgety hand was the only one that moved, fixing an already cleanly closed button while what he already suspected was confirmed straightforwardly by Zeleskiaz.
Clemente’s soft brown hues wavered for a moment at the little precaution the crown prince had while staring so lovingly at the chosen, promised to the Empire. Feeling as uncomfortable as he did the moment a limit was placed on actions... ones he had deemed as natural for one he thought of as pleasant... Annoyed greatly by it, so that even his controlled expressions had trouble remaining unfazed.
’Capricious and judges what he wishes... What a disgrace to the throne.’ — The young nobleman thought to himself as his gaze turned from the man and lady’s figures. Turning also on his feet to suddenly meet the mother who had approached him without him noticing. — "!..... Dear Mother, I did not notice your presence. My apologies."
"How unlike my admirable son... Nonetheless, I am aware of the weariness showing these many guests can provoke. No need for apologies."
"... Is Mother retiring to her chambers? Your health..."
"You do not ask yet answer beforehand to my intentions, fufu... however, you are correct, my son.
I am deeply sorry... yet I believe my energy is not the same even if my health has recovered."
"... I will escort you to your chambers." — Staring attentively at the clearly tired Norma, Clemente in his passive character took a moment to dismiss the light sadness her leave lit within him, offering his arm that had grown manly to an exhausted but always loved mother.
"My... do not say that. Your guests are here."
"My mother is also here and I am to care for her."
"... Goodness, how to deny you then? You are so strict and yet at times like these you resemble your father the most, Clemente." — With a tired yet pleased smile, Norma exhaled taking the arm that would not lower even as she tried to do so with a gentle hand. Starting to pace along with her determined child, towards the chamber she was to retire to.