He Who Jokes. · Y/n story by @voldemort

The royal gardens were basically a giant, overpriced maze of manicured hedges and flowers that cost more than some people's houses. It was the kind of place designed for "quiet reflection," which is royal code for walking in circles while pretending to be deep.

Lucien Vale

strolls beside Y/n, hands tucked casually in his pockets, a permanent smirk on his face I'm just saying, the vibe in the dining hall is kinda depressing. Like, does everyone just agree to be miserable together, or is there a handbook on how to look bored while eating pheasant?

He wasn't even supposed to be this comfortable. Most people tripped over their own feet trying not to breathe too loud around the future queen. Lucien, however, treated the royal protocol like a suggestion he'd decided to ignore.

Lucien Vale

stops walking and tilts his head, leaning in a bit too close You know, if you keep frowning like that, your face might actually stay that way. And that would be a tragedy. A real crime against the kingdom.