The King and the queen was not present during dinner but nevertheless, it was interesting, full of stories mostly from Adam and some from Hye Jin. Adrian silently listened to both of them and voiced out a few comments here and there. But the crown prince was mostly silent the whole time. He rarely smiled and often times looked deep in thought. 

[color=aquamarine]"You've been terribly silent the whole time, Adrian. Are you still not feeling well?"[/color] Adam asked.

[color=00aeef]"I am completely recovered, Adam. Do not worry yourself over it,"[/color] Adrian replied. There was an unreadable look in his eyes as he glanced at his younger brother for a few seconds before he turned towards Hye Jin when she started speaking.

[color=red]"Oh, were you sick before I arrived?"[/color] she asked, an exaggerated look of worry on her face.

Adam looked at Adrian but when it didn't seem like he would answer, he took it upon himself to narrate the story. [color=aquamarine]"My brother was a victim to an ambush several months ago that left him almost dead. It took a while for him to get back on his feet."[/color]

[color=red]"Oh, my. I should tend to your health then,"[/color] Hye Jin said.

There was a momentary flash of anger in Adrian's eyes but it was gone as soon as it appeared. [color=00aeef]"As I said earlier, I have completely recovered. There is no need for pointless worrying,"[/color]

[color=red]"I have brought along with me oils that would help you relax and strengthen your body. Should I bring it to your room later, my prince?"[/color] Hye Jin persisted.

Adrian sighed. [color=00aeef]"Do as you wish,[/color] he said and then stood up. [color=00aeef]"If you will both excuse me."[/color] Without saying anything else, he stepped out of the dining hall and headed towards his room.