The mere moment Lethonel fell, Alistair's heart almost stopped in shock, he knew his younger brother wasn't the healthiest, and as such, was always on the alert for just when these things take place. To see his younger brother, a brother he loved very much collapse into a coughing mess scared him. Alistair had hurried back to his side in a split nanosecond, kneeling down instantaneously to assist him, he wasn't just going to stand by and let his brother face his illness by himself, that wouldn't be the humane thing to do, he needed to make sure he was safe. 

[color=f26522]"Easy brother...! Do not overexert yourself..."[/color]

His hands gently grasped as Lethonal's waist when he spoke, hoping his younger brother was fine. Sure, his brother had these moments many times, but even so, even if he were alright, that didn't stop Alistair from taking every precaution imaginable, just to be on the safe side, sure, Alistair may display himself as cold to his soldiers and others, but to his family? His sister, his brother, mother and father? They were the only people he would ever let see his kinder, more gentle side.

[color=a187be]"I... apologize..."[/color]

[color=f26522]"You shall not..."[/color] Alistair retorted in an instant, there was no need for him to apologize for something out of his control, and Alistair, no matter how many times his younger brother says "I'm sorry", Alistair will always be there to correct him, that his illness is not his to apologize for. Alistair gave a small helping hand, but let his younger brother do most of the work getting up onto his feet, after all, he had to stand on his own two legs, and show his own strength.

[color=f26522]"I've told you time and time again, you have nothing to apologize for, you are a strong man, who can do many great things even in this condition..."[/color]

Letting his hands go of his brother, he watched as Lethonal stood up perfectly, a sigh of relief escaping mentally through his mind, feeling better as a result, though when the Servants approached Alistair's expression sharpened into an almost malevolent glare, a sure sign for the servants to cease their motions and stay back to let his brother take care of himself, though he ceased his glare when the prince spoke to defend himself, and nodded, agreeing with Lethonal's statement, he walked beside his brother once more, smiling as he took the time to take in the wonderful architecture of the castle, he always enjoyed watching his younger brother act pensive, and always tried to think about what he was thinking... Never the less, they arrived at their destination.


Walking into the dining hall, the older brother noticed their sister was nowhere in sight, deciding to take this moment to jest once more with his brother.

[color=f26522]"Aaaah, perhaps the cheese has turned her into a mouse, and she's scurried off to conceal herself away from our sights, brother...?"[/color] he smirked slyly, before resting his back against the wall, with his brother shortly ahead of him.

[color=a187be]"You think that father and mother will be available for us to be able to dine together?  Usually, one of them is busy... or one of us.  This is the first time in months since we last saw each other in the same room, Alistair. I would hate to miss this."[/color]

Alistair thought about it for a second, it was true that it indeed had been months since the whole family has been around the table for supper, a rare sight indeed, though he wished for the whole family to be together here too, a nice quiet morning together would be the perfect start to the day, and a joy before his meeting with father later on...

[color=f26522]"As would I brother"[/color] He spoke when his younger brother expressed himself about hating to miss a morning with the whole family. [color=f26522]"Though i'm sure our Lady Mother and Great Father will arrive in due time... As will our ... little mouse."[/color] He finished with a smile, his hand clasped onto a small pouch on his hip.

[color=f26522]"However... On the chance our lovely sibling and parents are not all here together at once... Perhaps this will cheer you, brother."[/color]

Pushing himself off the wall, Alistair placed a small silk pouch, about the size of a hand into Lethonal's own, a sweetly scent escaping from behind the fabric, some form of sweet treat it seemed! All for him!

[color=f26522]"I know how much you love your... Confections, though do be good and hide it for after breakfast, last thing I would need is a scolding from our loved ones...!"[/color] He spoke kindly, signaling his brother to hide the sweet food pouch.