The light had already settled in the room by the time both of them moved.
She was already dressed when he finished. He adjusted the last folds of his sleeve, eyes flickering briefly towards her, subconsciously.
She stood near the window again, looking down at the market below as children ran around a sight she herself hadn't noticed had missed.
"Ready?" He asked quietly.
Her gaze drifted back to him.
"Yes."
No more words were needed. She walked towards him, sliding his hand into hers as they walked towards the door.
The door closed softly behind them with the guards bowing as they passed.
Servants moved aside instinctively, heads lowering as they moved closer to the wall.
"My queen.. your highness. "
Most of them were still in surprise since no one had noticed their departure now their return.
They didn't stop or acknowledge them beyond the bare minimum.
