He closed his eyes while wrapping a few hand to the back of her head, holding her in place as she pressed up against him. Once she finally pulled away he was breathing slightly heavy with a huge smile resting on his face "And it definitely will" He beamed while following close beside her

She giggled, walking him toward the center of the palace. They went on, walking for about five minutes before she walked up to a rather grand looking door, slipping her hand out of his and opening it. It was still alight with torches and the King and Queen sat at the head of the table, laughing with a man around her age. He had blonde hair and blue eyes, he was tall, a good natured smile. Mercy blinked at them as all the attention turned to her. She straightened her back, brightening slightly at the sight of a familiar face. "Ah, Mother. Father. I didn't know we were expecting Prince Xander so soon." She said calmly, glancing over her shoulder at Kennedy quietly. Xander shook his head. X "You weren't, I thought I'd stop by early to surprise my favorite person. Who's your friend, Ria?" He asked happily. Mercy gave him a bright smile, pausing for a moment.

Kennedy couldn't wipe a smile off his face as he walked with Mercy trhough the castle, he really didn't care where they were going but as long as he was with her it didn't matter. As they approached some grand doors he looked down at their hands as she slipped away from him, when she opened the doors he was a bit stunned to see the King and Queen along with a Prince... probably. He kept somewhat of a distance from Mercy as he followed her in, already he had a cold look on his face like usual but it was colder than usual as he stared down the boy Xander. "The names Kennedy... Pleasure to meet you" Kenendy said a bit sternly but not in a bad way as he tried to lighten up his own face

Xander nodded. X "It's nice to meet you as well. I'm Xander." He said, turning his attention quickly back to Mercy as she began to speak. He took in her appearance for a moment, blinking in pleasant surprise, as she usually exposed much less skin. The King and Queen had involved themselves in their own little conversation, paying the others no mind. "Kennedy is a new gardener here. He stayed late working some rose bushes for me, I figured it was only decent to get him a good meal." She shrugged. Xander smiled pleasantly at her. X "Well, by all means, both of you come sit down. We have a lot to catch up on." Mercy chuckled slightly, walking toward a seat beside the Prince and offering Kennedy the seat on her other side.

Kennedy bowed his head slightly "Likewise.." He said to Xander as he continued to glare at the boy, when he stared at Mercy for a bit longer Kennedy sucked in a sharp breathe which was holding him back from sayign something. He wasn't sure if it was jealousy or what but he thought Xander seemed a bit pleased with the way Mercy was dressed. At Xander last comment to what she said, he grumbled slightly -Catch up on? They must have known eachother for awhile..- He thought with a sour expression before sitting down beside Mercy in the seat she offered him.

Mercy offered Xander a smile and got herself a portion of the food laid out in front of them. "So, Xan, how are Marie and Luke?" She asked, beginning to eat her food and encouraging Kennedy to do the same. Xander nodded, leaning back in his seat and watching her. X "Good. Marie finished her piano lessons, Mother and Father have let her stop. You know how she despised it. And Luke is... well, he is as he always is." He shrugged. Mercy smiled, glancing at Kennedy. "Marie is Xander's little sister, she was always insanely talented at the piano. It really is a shame she never liked it much." She said, looking back at Kennedy. "I suppose Luke hasn't found out what to do with himself?" Xander rolled his eyes, giving a scoff. X "Luke? God, he's going to be older than grandfather when he finds out how to use his brain." He said, shaking his head.

Kennedy sat straight up in the chair, shifting his gaze from Xander, to Mercy, to the food in front of him. After MErcy got her share he dished out a small portion of food for himself before starting to slowly pick away at it. At this point Kennedy really wasn't payig attention to the conversation they were having but when Mercy looked over at him, he looked up with his full attention and listened to her "Ah okay, that is a shame she doesn't like it especially if she's that good but oh well,, you can't force people to like things" He said with a small shrug before continuing to eat, this time he started listening to bits and peices of their conversation

Mercy shrugged. "Give him time, Xan. He still has a long way to go. Plus, it isn't as if you have to worry about him becoming king. That's your job." She teased. Xander opened his mouth to say something but was cut off by the Queen. Q "Oh, Astoria, do be up early tomorrow morning. You're to get a letter about the announcement for the Gala. Just things you need to brush up on before we unveil the arrangement- Excuse me, announcement." She finished, standing up and sweeping off with her husband. Mercy blinked after them as Xander leaned back, with a knowing smile. She looked at him in concern. "What announcement? They never said anything about an announcement. Xander, what are they talking about?" She asked in concern. He shook his head, chuckling slightly. X "It's nothing to concern yourself about. Honestly, I believe it will be a very pleasant surprise for you, dear. I have to go, ill see you at the Gala, though. Maybe sooner." He swooped forward to give her a kiss on the forehead, winking at her over his shoulder as he left the room. Mercy blinked after him in astonishment, touching her forehead anxiously. "What?"

Kennedy snapped his head up as the Queen spoke, he was a bit confused on how she slipped up her words but just brushed it off. When Mercy spoke he glanced over at her then Xander, seeing a knowing look on his face sent panic and anger to him as he wouldn't tell Mercy -This has got to include him...- He thought as he continued to glance between the two. At Xanders last actions, Kennedys hands tightened into fists as Xander called her "dear", kissed her, then winked and left. "That bastard..." Kennedy grumbled quietly before looking at Mercy, he slid a hand from the table to under it and gently placed it on Mercys thigh "It can't be that big of a deal..." He said while trying to reassure himself mostly but also her

She blinked a few times more, swallowing and tirning her head to look at him. She rested a hand on his, sighing in slight frustration. "No, of course not. Kennedy, don't call him that, hes really very nice. I mean, he's never done that before, but I've known him since I was little. He's not- he didn't mean it in any sort of way." She said, shaking her head.