Haughty and prideful were very good words to describe the boy with the dark curls and the jagged jawline, he moved as if he owned everything in his path. He moved as if he could take what he didn't own and claim it before he could be challenged, he moved with grace and he moved with the eloquent precision of a true leader. He moved like a jaded king and he moved like he deserved more than just leadership, he moved like he was ready to prove that. 

He was beautiful in his pride, sharp brown eyes and a curve to his lips that wasn't quite friendly, he had a calculative quality that made him appear as frozen as ice during the entirety of the speech before he realized that they were being ushered out. It registered to him slowly and he didn't look like he much cared for the statement but he didn't open his mouth to question it as he strolled into the courtyard with Aspen by his side like a trusty guard dog. He didn't open his mouth when he saw the other prince stop to inquire about the sickly looking young man and he barely blinked when the sunlight outside registered with his brain.

He did speak then, though it was a soft undertone to the knight standing at his side like a parental figure and his words were clear and precise. The kind of words that could cut through silence, the kind of voice that made people cringe to face it in a wrath. Though now it seemed somewhat calm, collected and very, very detached. It was almost frightening whenever he spoke and it nearly startled his companion but composure remained in Aspen's expression. "[color=9e0039]I should be allowed in there, shouldn't I?[/color]" he asked quietly, his voice sounded insistent as if he had an expected answer and Aspen knew the drill.

Though just because he knew it, didn't mean he'd go through with it.

"[color=7bcdc8]Why, of course, my lord. You're a darling at social gatherings.[/color]" a quicksilver smile and dancing blue eyes. "[color=7bcdc8]There will be epics written to your kindness and stride to all who approach you, my dear Marion. How could anyone not love your company?[/color]"

"[color=9e0039]You're being sarcastic and I despise it.[/color]" Marion blinked and sighed, a brilliant smile overcoming his face and seeming to wash away the storm clouds gathering in his eyes. "[color=9e0039]But, I suppose I should lighten up, shouldn't I? I'm surrounded in nobility, even if I have your pathetic shadow over me until Mother or Father finds a better task for you and I sure hope that's [i]soon.[/i] I could make a friend, I could discover a love of nature, the world is in my hands today, Aspen.[/color]"

"[color=7bcdc8]And what a lucky world it is, my lord.[/color]" hummed the knight sarcastically. "[color=7bcdc8]Are you suggesting I leave you be to socialize? Because if you're suggesting I leave then I'd have to decline, watching you fail to make connections is my favorite side hobby.[/color]"

"[color=9e0039]I'm not going to [i]fail[/i], I'm going to charm them. I'm quite good at that.[/color]"

"[color=7bcdc8]Ah yes and I am the next heir to the throne, your entire life was a ruse, my lord.[/color]"