[Honey]

His assumptions were correct. Despite the abrupt news of their arrival the servants bustled and busied themselves as he and the Prince spent their afternoon holed in his father's chambers, and the dinner prepared appeared wonderful. Even so, the marquess could not help but feel the lack of excitement and festivities in the air for the Prince's arrival, and instead it held a stuffy, almost fearful air. Though it bothered him, he tried to push the thoughts away, and instead spent his time discreetly checking on the Prince to make sure the heathens and their ways did not upset him