Stealth vision wasn't needed to see Akito flaring up. Hironori could only assume that no matter how quiet it could be, Akito would hear. That would probably be useful in some instances, but Hiro was sure his skills as a soldier wouldn't be needed. After all, he was getting married into royalty so there wasn't much he needed to do as a soldier anymore. Of course none of that mattered at the moment. When Akito smiled at him, he returned it with a much more relaxed and sympathetic one. [I]'Just relax. . . You'll be okay. Just questioned a lot.'[/i] 

"Dark reds are nice. . ." Hiro mused, looking down at the various designs on the table. It's not very noticeable with bowls and plates covering it, but now that everything had been cleaned off it was pretty obvious. The prince sat quietly, tracing one of the designs with his finger and listened to the rest of the conversation. However, he does look up when Akito adds in his own two cents. [I]'Hm, those are nice ideas. I wonder what my mother is planning for this.'[/i] He figured he would simply stay out of the way until the time came to see it all together. 

Hearing his mother gasp made him look to her quickly, adding to the worried looks. Hiro inaudibly sighed when his mother claimed she was alright and then looked as his father rested a hand against her back. The two shared a small exchange about maybe it was best for her to go rest now, and the empress shooing his idea claiming she was fine. "You shouldn't be walking so much. You could hurt yourself." 

"I'll stop walking when I feel the need to. I'll be fine. I have no desire to lounge about and do nothing. I'll do that when I see fit." Hironori shook his head and smiled. She was a rather lively woman, and he couldn't help but wonder how she'd behave when she was confined to bed rest. Lunch passed and the general finally stood, announcing that it was his time to go. Everyone stood and walked towards the front of the palace. The Empress was the first to say her goodbyes. She waddled her way towards him and hugged him. "It was lovely meeting you. Of course we shall see you for the wedding. You better be here early!" She giggled and then stepped back. Hiro aided her while the Emperor gave a firm handshake to the general. 

"A servant is bringing your horse around." He added after his goodbye. Hironori merely smiled and bowed so Akito would have his time to say goodbye. The Emperor and Empress thought the same thing and decided to give the two their space. "Oh, Hironori will help you find a room for you to sleep in." The Emperor called out over his shoulder. Hiro nodded and walked inside, moving down a hall so they wouldn't think he was eavesdropping.