Olessia walked through the palace halls, her eyes taking in the grand surroundings. She had heard stories about the Queen... how strict, how unwelcoming she could be. So far, Kaive was the only one who had made her feel even slightly at ease, though a lingering sense of being out of place clung to her.
Lost in her thoughts, she didn't notice the turn in the corridor. Her foot caught on the edge of a rug, and she stumbled forward. She bumped into someone and fell hard onto the ground, the sudden impact making her scream a little.
"Oh… I'm very sorry, Miss Olessia. A calm, familiar voice said, steadying her with a hand she hadn't expected.
She lifted her head, her eyes widening as she recognized him.
"Prince Jabiaz… this is so embarrassing." She admitted, still sitting on the floor, her cheeks burning.
He offered a small, polite smile, but there was a faint amusement in his eyes. She fumbled slightly, trying to regain composure, aware of how awkward it must look.
