[@Cultural titan] [@Cubix] [@Cuccoruler]

[CENTER][color=fff200]"I appreciate your concern,"[/color] the king replied honeslty, [color=fff200]"but I do believe we have a few hours to center ourselves before that" [/color]Sariel said with a smile.[/CENTER]

[color=f26522]"As you wish"[/color] Alistair accepted, giving his father another small smile before the door to Lethonel's room swung open, and out came the youngest prince as polite as ever, bowing in respect, it was only right that Alistair did the same, bowing to his little brother with the same respect he was sharing to him, it was only fair in Alistair's eyes.

[center][color=a187be]"Pardon my tardiness.  I have been sleeping irregularly as of late."[/color][/center]

Hearing these words from his brother just as he revealed the stack of parchments made him happy, his selfless kindness always was a loving quality of his, something Alistair has told him many times before. The intelligence he possessed at such a young age was undoubtfully impressive, and at times, though he never showed it, has been somewhat envious of that intellect, though in a respectful, proud way. One brother handles the blade, and the other handles the pen, a good ying yang, opposites attract, and are stronger because of this, atleast, that's what Alistair likes to think. 

[color=a187be]"I can never beat your zeal for service, brother.  I could only dream to attaining the same glory as you."[/color]

Alistair lightly shook his head in disapproval of his statement, he didn't appreciate being glorified in such a way, in fact it actually made his skin crawl. He knew many people would revere him should he end up becoming king, however that didn't stop him from disliking his brother's glorification, as if he thought that his bigger brother was better than him.

[color=f26522]"Please, there's no need to praise me so needlessly, brother. You are talented in ways that even i'm jealous of, never forget these wise words... Whilst the sword can be the instrument to finish a long bloody war, the pen can end it before it even begins."[/color]

Resting a hand ontop of Lethonel's head, he gently rustled his hair, smirking at his younger brother, hoping his words would help give him the boost of confidence he needed, though it was then that father had put his arm around both him and his younger brothers necks rather nonchalantly, Alistair slowly arching his back down to make it easier for him.

[color=fff200]"I'll tell you all the details later though. For now we should eat. Catch up with your sister and I'll go get Lucinda. It has been too long since we all ate together."[/color]

[color=f26522]"Very well father... Come brother, less sister snatches all the cheese...!"[/color] Alistair said with relaxed casualness, his expression gentle and loving before Alistair slowly stood upright, the eldest son approached the dining hall, hands behind his waist once more, hoping his brother would follow him into the dining hall where their sister was located.