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"I require no help in washing myself." he said, continuing to look out the window, leaning against the window frame. Every so often he glanced back, making sure Lily was still actually washing himself, but he was putting on a show, despite the fact Elliot really didn't want to watch. The festival looked to be rather fun, one for fall harvest, he imagined. It was that time of year and the decorations seemed to point in that direction. How he longed to go down there and dance as though he was another commoner.

"Your services are the last thing I wish for at this point in time, Miss Lily." He admitted, silver eyes shifting over to him. "I am not sure whether to be disappointed in you or myself. I am not happy with what went on in the carriage, nor do I want a repeat of it." he explained, walking over to the basin removing his own clothing. "Henry more or less scolded me for my deeds, but please understand Miss Lily I..." Elliot paused, unsure of what else to say, or what he wanted to say. "Just go to sleep." Though his lantern showed that he was very well troubled, his physical appearance was stoic. "We shall finish this conversation another time."

Elliot couldn't help but laugh weakly as Lily laid down on the floor, the prince ripping the sheets from the bed and covering the bentien before finishing his washing and re-dressing. Lily was no doubt aware of how beautiful he was, how utterly seductive he was, yet he was flawed, so beautifully and painfully flawed. He moved under the blanket, gently tracing the other's features before kissing his cheek. "If only you knew the torment you put me through." He murmured, turning his back toward the other, laying awake and listening to the sounds of the festival, drifting to sleep only when the sounds started to die during daybreak.

The next morning though the heir was awake, gently shaking the male. "Miss Lily, Miss Lily wake up, you can continue your rest in the carriage." he whispered, brushing the hair from her face. His lantern was gray, the prince obviously exhausted, but dressed and as presentable as he was going to be. "Henry has the carriage ready. Come now."

"It's no worry, I was quiet to not disturb you, you are much to beautiful to be woken up I couldn't help myself." He explained, grabbing his lantern in one hand and Lily's hand in the other, leading her out. "You are forgiven, there is breakfast in the carriage if you are hungry." And walked into the cool and crisp mountain air, inhaling. "This is home.' He sighed out, content at the moment before spotting Willis nodding off in front of the carriage door. "Willis," he spoke, the boy jumping and opening the door, apologizing. "Nonsense, it is not your fault. It is early for everyone." He explained, walking in and sitting down, hugging the cool metal of the lantern to his being.

"Henry bought you proper attire for our falls and winters here. I discussed with him that your clothes might not be warm enough. You even have shoes." and held up the boots which seemed to be made of fur. "We cannot have your feet obtaining frost bite, it gets cold in the mountains. aside from the boots you have a three-layered dress to keep you warm along with pants. It's a common fashion, it gets windy during the summer and skirts fly, so a lot of our women wear pants." he explained, pointing it out.

"It is the past." he said, cutting off Leo sharply. "It has been done, we cannot change it but we can try to forget it." He explained simply. "So we shall not discuss it whatsoever. Clothes, if you do not dress yourself i will do it for you. You will freeze. Reta is a much warmer kingdom than my own, today is a warm day, you are lucky to be arriving on such a day." Elliot continued, taking out a hat and placing it on the boy's head. "To retain heat is to keep your head and feet warm. Now dress yourself or again, I will be doing it for you."

Once, once he had to dress Martha because she had not only stolen a servant boy's clothes, she was wearing them and running away from her governess. Not only did Elliot aid in her capture, he dressed the troublesome girl himself, despite the hitting and kicking and biting and the all about tantrum she was giving. He stifled a yawn, staring at the clothes sleepily. "Well?"

Elliot looked away as the other changed, looking at the untouch pants and sighed, he'd deal with that later. As the other sat down his hand automatically moved to stroke the other's hair, going down to his ear again and chuckled. "Your ears are just so small, they're cute. Shall we try again at having a conversation, I'd play the lute but it's packed away at the moment. Perhaps when we get to the castle later tonight I could play for you." And bent down, kissing the top of her head.

Elliot only smiled, the blue of the lantern turning into a more bright and bouncy blue, yet still seemingly relaxed. "You will be staying with me, However upon arrival I will have to give a report, so I will leave you in my sister's care until the report is finished. You are allowed to let them lead you around, they'll mean well." he explained, continuing to trace the shape of the ear. "There are no harems in the castle, none I'm aware of." he lifted her head to nuzzle her cheek. "Yes, you will be staying with me." He was being affectionate only because he felt that he had been cruel last night, and in a sense wanted forgiveness like she had wanted it.

"Just watch your language and don't mention that your only job is to pleasure me, that in itself will cause unneeded questions and problems. Merely say you play music, and recite stories and poems. I'm sure literature from Reta will entertain them enough until I return." And went back to stroking her hair, letting the strands fall from his fingers before stroking again. "They are children, after all. How hard must it be to raise children? I find it rather easy, but I am their brother and know more about them then their governess or parents know. Did you have siblings, Miss Lily? A simple yes or no will suffice if you wish not to talk." he didn't want to make her cry again, he hated making her cry.