Adrian's eyes widened as Alessandra threw her arms around him. A snide remark about touching him popped into his head but strangely, he didn't voice it out. Instead, he reached up and patted her head a little awkwardly. The hug was inappropriate but he found it nevertheless nice. He stood there for a few minutes letting her hug him. [color=00aeef]"I have no doubt about it. Your reading skills have greatly improved..."[/color] he paused. [color=00aeef]"...so Adam has told me. You are free to use the library to your heart's content,"[/color] he said and then cleared his throat. [color=00aeef]"Now, if you don't mind releasing me..."[/color] he started, unsure of how to get her off him.

"Prince Adrian?" came Amelie's voice from outside his room. It was followed by a soft knock. "Princess Hye Jin is ready and is waiting for you in the sitting room," she called out.