[This absolutely was the busiest Xander had ever seen the capital in a long time. Not since he was a small child could he remember such a crowd, not even for his own coronation ceremony. There was a small, nagging part of his mind that told him that people had precious little to celebrate during the latter years of his father's rule.
...No. No, that thing hadn't been his father. Not for at least a decade. That was a creation of Anankos, made to serve the insane First Dragon. Xander had made up his mind; he would mourn his actual father, and consider the man he knew for the past several years to not be his father.
But that aside, Xander has been enjoying himself today. It isn't often he gets a break from politics like this, and he was ready to make the most of it. On top of that, he had Aqua with him, which made the day that much better. He loved spending time with her, no matter the reason for it.]
I see; so it is. Let us excuse ourselves, then.
[Xander wraps up the transaction he was in the middle of, handing his payment to the vendor and taking the box of baked goods into his hands. They would be nice snacks for the next few days. With that, he turns around and, making sure Aqua stays with him, walks back toward the castle. He makes one stop along the way to bid the commoners farewell, then sets along the castle bridge. Xander then speaks to Aqua again once they're out of earshot.]
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...No. No, that thing hadn't been his father. Not for at least a decade. That was a creation of Anankos, made to serve the insane First Dragon. Xander had made up his mind; he would mourn his actual father, and consider the man he knew for the past several years to not be his father.
But that aside, Xander has been enjoying himself today. It isn't often he gets a break from politics like this, and he was ready to make the most of it. On top of that, he had Aqua with him, which made the day that much better. He loved spending time with her, no matter the reason for it.]
I see; so it is. Let us excuse ourselves, then.
[Xander wraps up the transaction he was in the middle of, handing his payment to the vendor and taking the box of baked goods into his hands. They would be nice snacks for the next few days. With that, he turns around and, making sure Aqua stays with him, walks back toward the castle. He makes one stop along the way to bid the commoners farewell, then sets along the castle bridge. Xander then speaks to Aqua again once they're out of earshot.]
Did you enjoy yourself today?