Rai stood there, trying to sort out how he felt at the moment. Hurt? Confused? Dumbfounded? He turned and left the castle, heading to his home town. Too much had happened and he needed to sleep it off to figure it out. He smiled at the villagers of his home village and proceeded to return to the castle, refusing to talk to anyone, including the bed maids, and went to bed.<br/>~Next morning~<br/>The castle was in a rush as the servents and maids prepared and cleaned. Rai stormed through the halls, wearing a robe with the countries colors and symbol on it. "I want this place spotless! And so help me god if it isn't by the time, I will fire and banish every one of you!"<br/>"Wow, his mood is bad.." The chamber maids measured themselves for the ball in honor of the union between Lavendaria and Astheria, tonight. Each member of the castle was fitted to gowns and suits to fit the occasion. Rai checked every room. "You there! Did you send out invitations properly?"<br/>"Why yes sir. We have already recieved notice that Princess Kara and her father shall be attending, of course. Miresth will arrive on time, and your uncle in Terallea will arrive the night before."<br/>"Excellent." Rai stood tall, every feature ringing King.<br/>"Prince, your father wishes to give his blessing seeing as he will be unable to attend."<br/>"Right away." Rai headed to the far end of the castle towards his father's bedchambers. "I see you are being taken care of well." Rai smirked at the three young nurses sitting around the King, who lay half covered in his too large, canopy covered bed. "Well I am an ill man." The king chuckled and shooed off the women. "I hope you will do alright in representing Astheria tonight in my place."<br/>"I never fail to impress." Rai traded chuckles with the king. "Just remember our agreement."<br/>"Yes. Now rest well father, and please refrain from harrassing the nurses too much." They shared a few chuckles and with that, Rai left his father to his bed.<br/>~Weeks later, before the ball~ Rai replaced his night robe with a suit of fine silk. Black from coat to pants, and a dark red tie to symbolize matramony. He<br/>combed back his hair in a professional, business-like style. He checked himself up and down, and then sighed. He had not had any contact with Draco since, leaving him feeling irritable and saddened. Maybe he should have apologized. Apologized for what? He had tried and the twit threw an insult at him! Well it was his night and time for him to collect himself. Pushing down the feelings, Rai straightened up and put on his best smile. He proceeded out to the commons where the guests were sure to arrive.<br/>"Princess Kara and family of Lavendaria have arrived!"<br/><br/>(Feel free to put in anything within those time frames. Just make sure to include the time frames so I know where your at XP)