Two maids walked by, clearly trying their hardest to stay silent. When they were behind Kana they started to burst into giggles and annoying chatter. She sighed, "let's go, then."
Jair sighed softly. "Alright." I guess we aren't talking about what happened, then. I'll assume nothing's changed.
Kana was silent as they walked through the halls. The occasional whisper or giggle would be heard whenever they passed by someone. She suddenly stopped and turned around to face him. "This needs to stop."
He looked at her, and nodded. "Yes. What am I supposed to do about it? You're the queen, not me."
"So become the King." She said, deadpan. Kana was tired of being told what to do and people always humiliating her and Jair. If this happened, they would both be untouchable. And damn anyone who tries to stop us. She wanted to act selfishly just this once.
Jair opened his mouth to respond, hesitating. "I-I… that's not proper. Think for a minute, Kana." He said softly. "If you…if I became King, right after this rumor starts spreading…people will assume…" He shook his head. "That you're pregnant. That…any number of things. As it is, at worst it just looks like you had a one night stand with your bodyguard." He said, looking down at her. I can't be king. I-I can't. I'm not the right type of person. I can't do that.
She put her small hand over his mouth. "Jair, please. I could care less about the rumors. We can prove them wrong." Kana pulled her hand back and sighed, "Besides, you'd make a great King…"
He put a hand on her shoulder. "You are rushing into this." He said firmly. "You can't…you can't do this. Try to marry me so fast. You will only end up disappointed when the attraction fades."
Kana took a deep breath. "Who says it will fade? I've felt like this for a long time, you know."
Jair shook his head. "Kana. You are rushing." He said firmly. "Please."
Kana knew Jair was being logical. Why couldn't she be like him in this case? She let out a shaky sigh and held back tears. 'Don't cry' she chanted in her head. Rumors would spread like wildfire if someone saw her crying. "Mm." She turned and continued to walk to her destination. (wherever that is-)
Jair walked slightly behind her, quiet. I'm sorry, Kana. This is the best way to do it, you'll see. He thought.
(Should they go to the court and make them be confronted by people?)
(yesss! I can do a stuffy male noble to confront them if you want)
(Oh heck yeah lol)
Kana arrived at the courthouse and took her spot, while waiting for the other nobles to arrive. They were quite early
(ok lol)
Jair was silent, standing near her as usual.
Another noble spotted them, and walked over to them.
Kana looked up and internally groaned. This guy is known to put me down whenever he has the chance.
Jair was quiet.
The nobles eyes flicked from Kana, to Jair, and back. "A little birdie told me a lovely little rumor."
Kana smiled sweetly at the noble. "Isn't that nice?" She tried to drop the subject by leaving it at that
"Oh yes." He said. "I was told you're sleeping with commoners now." He said in a venomous voice.
Jair stiffened slightly, silent.
"Really?" She chuckled, trying to remain calm. "That's odd, because I'm still a virgin."
Jair cleared his throat. He looked at the noble. "Respect your queen." He told the noble.
"And why should I respect her if she gets found curled up in bed with her guard?" The noble sneered.
"Remember who's in charge here." Kana warned him. "You still have to follow my orders. And, that rumor was a simple misunderstanding."
"Innocent?" The noble laughed. "There's nothing innocent about being in bed with a common, mixed race, guard." He spat.
Jair took a deep breath, stiffening, but didn't say anything.
Kana raised an eyebrow at him. "Even if we were, which we weren't, it's not your business. And if you have nothing nice to say about someone, then you should not say it at all."
The noble snorted, and walked away.
Jair let out a breath.
Kana muttered an apology to Jair, and continued waiting for the rest of the court to show up.
"Its okay." He replied softly.
Others started arriving, whispers and glances were thrown at both Jair and Kana the entire time.
Jair remained silent, keeping his eyes fastened straight ahead, not paying any attention to the whispers.
