Eliezer did not register much more after being told that the Red Robin had been at the estate and had an exchange with Adelina. Did this mean that she was already aware of what was going on? He never wanted her to be involved in this mess, and was disturbed to hear that the Red Robin and her assassins had actually followed him to the Nemes Estate. Could he not go anywhere without dragging more people whom he cared about into his current situation? He would have questioned how Shadow and his companions had even let the Red Robin reach Adelina, but the fact was that they were only volunteering to help him and owed him nothing. Nobody involved owed him anything, yet he had caused them so much trouble because of his decisions. Why did it seem like everything had gone wrong since he had started thinking for himself?

He felt Raven's hand on his shoulder, and put his own over hers and nodded to show his appreciation for her concern. "I... require some fresh air."

As Eliezer walked off, Hildebrand took a couple of steps after him, worried for the prince. "Your Highness, I-"

"Leave me be, Sir Hildebrand," Eliezer cut him off, before shutting the door to his guest room and heading towards the balcony on the other side of it.

The knight was always uncomfortable when the prince was on edge, and he turned to Shadow with a sigh. "I would request for you to ensure that he is safe, but I do believe that he should currently be left alone."
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[i]Twelve-year-old Adelina and Eliezer stood in the middle of a grand but sparsely-furnished room as he taught her the basics of the Waltz. Her right hand was in his left, and with his free hand, he took her left hand and placed it on his shoulder.

"You shall hold him here," he began, before putting his right hand onto her shoulder blade under her arm. "And he shall hold you like this."

Adelina acknowledged all his instructions and seemed to be enjoying herself for the most part, but he had the feeling that she was slightly embarrassed to be this close to him. Still, he was not too sure about that, and decided to pay it no attention and continued with the lesson.

"The dance will begin with him putting his left foot forward and you stepping back with your right. Now step to your left... good, and now forward with your left foot-"

"Father has requested your presence, Eliezer," rang Mathazar's voice through the room suddenly. The younger twin leaned against the door frame, humorously rolling his eyes.

The elder let go of Adelina. "Of course, thank you. Would you mind keeping Lady Nemes company, Mathazar?"

Mathazar looked at Adelina and grinned. "It would be my pleasure."

As Eliezer left the room, he took a last glance back at his brother and the little lady, finding them laughing together. She seemed a lot more comfortable with Mathazar, and the young crown prince thought that they would take good care of each other if they were to wed.[/i]

How wrong he had been.

Eliezer sighed as he leaned forward, resting his arms on the railing of the balcony. He had to keep Adelina away from Mathazar, she had to know him for who he truly was. Unfortunately, she was not safe around Eliezer either. Who was she going to believe? Eliezer knew that he would have a hard time convincing her that Mathazar was not the one to trust, especially after what had happened tonight. She would probably have hysterics when she found out that they were harboring the princess of the Lunar kingdom within her estate. What had he done? He rested his head in his arms and shut his eyes, overwhelmed once again.