[Auspicious Happenings]

Evans eyes snapped open when he felt warmth near his face. He was rewarded to the sight of a hand right before his face.
Shocked, he jerked away and fell backwards into the bushes with an ungraceful 'oof'.
Peeking out cautiously, he realized that it was the Prince who had reached out to touch him.
"I-I'm sorry Your Highness, you startled me" he admitted, reaching up to scrub the dirt and tears from his face.