[color=00aeef][center][h2][i]Nikolai Johanssen[/i][/h2][/center][/color]
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[center][i]Interacting with: [@Lady Amalthea] & [@alexfangtalon][/i][/center]
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Niko chuckled at Leon's words. [color=00aeef]"A secret? Well, that would prove to be interesting. I suppose your parents have their reasons for keeping you in the dark for now. I wish you luck all the same,"[/color] he said. He looked towards Elizaveta the same time she looked at him and their eyes met for a brief second. He smiled. He had no qualms about his bethrotal to her and have high hopes that they would get along well in the next three months. He liked that she had been thoughtful enough to give him something he would appreciate. To him, it was far more valuable than any expensive memento. While he didn't actually expect to be given a gift, it was a good start for him.

His thoughts strayed back a few weeks prior to this event. While he had studied all the dossier provided for each royal, it did not cross his mind to choose who his future wife would be. He was sure his parents did, his father particularly. Caterina of Svearike would probably be one of his choices since she was, after all, from a neighboring kingdom. A permanent alliance through their marriage would prove useful for both kingdoms. Niko actually half expected it since King Alessandro once brought up the idea after the peace treaty has been signed. Elizaveta and Feora would probably fit as his mother's choices, if she had indeed casted her vote. It would have been entertaining to have witnessed that debate between his parents. He made a mental note to ask the Queen the next chance he got.

He turned his attention back to Leon then at Bartram. The smirk on Leon's face didn't escape Niko's keen sense of observation. The man being introduced really was a close friend. It was the same attitude he showed his own best friend, Prince Alistair Valefour, crown prince of Vale. If Alis weren't already married, it would have been amusing to have him attend this event. He acknowledged Leon's friend with a small bow of his head and a polite smile. [color=00aeef]"It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance as well, Bartram.[/color]