Claire looked surprised at Kaylin's statement. "Sorry I startled you.... Wait, We're leaving tonight?" She asked. She didn't think it would be so soon.<br/><br/>"I'm hoping to see Augustus for a spar in a while. Do I need to keep it on for the trip? Why would I need armour for the trip?" She questioned. It was just a vacation. Wasn't it? Well.. it was for an indefinite amount of time. It couldn't be..... her father was trying to set her up. Yes still... why would she need armour for that? If anything she'd be expected to be a damsel in distress if she were to be married off.<br/><br/>She beckoned Kaylin to follow her "Do you want any help carrying the supplies? It looks like quite a bit of stuff you need to carry."<br/><br/>They reached the armoury, where she asked Kaylin to help her change. Once the armour was on, she waited outside, gauntlets placed on her sword which was stuck inside the ground. "Do you think he's coming?" She asked her maid servant with a bit of hope and sadness in her eyes.<br/><br/>----<br/><br/>Mark watched Augustus from afar, even after he stopped dancing with his best friend. He knew Augustus had a thing for her, just like he did. He knew how different the relationship between him and Claire and Claire and Augustus was. He also knew that if she had to choose it'd probably be the other. He also knew how dangerous he was. The son of the Queen. If Claire died, especially if she was courting or had married Augustus, the country had to accept Augustus as King. If Augustus died, they would have to accept Eliza as Queen Regnant.<br/><br/>His eyes narrowed as they followed Augustus and the girl in green. He treated Claire much better, spent every moment at her side. The only one Claire spent more time with was Kaylin. He hoped that when Claire chose it would be out of love rather than politics. With love he'd be content as long as she was happy. With politics.... he knew he was pretty low on the list. As long as it wasn't Augustus. That would be dangerous and give the Queen a clean path to the throne.<br/><br/>He hurried down to the training grounds. "Claire! I don't think Augustus is coming."<br/><br/>Claire looked even more disappointed at this point. "Why not?"<br/><br/>"I saw him head for his chambers with another lady."<br/><br/>Claire pursed her lips as she stood up. "Oh well then" she said trying to hide the emotion. "I guess we'd better be off then?"