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In the dark of early morning, the Castle of Clementine was quiet. In the shadows however, two figures slowly made their way towards the kitchen. While one of them helped themselves to food and water, the other waited quietly by the exit.
“Tell me again? Why do I have to do this too?” one voice whispered.
“Because, Youngjae, I’m the boss and you’re not.” Another answered, rather saltily.
“Ahh, can’t really argue with that then, can I?”
The young man opened the door, “Well you could, but you wouldn’t win.”
“No, I suppose not,” Youngjae replied as he exited the castle, followed by his companion.
“You know the rules Youngjae. I win, I always win!”
“Yes, yes, your Highness. I get it, I totally do!”
“Good, now let’s get out of here before they try and stop us. Oh, and while we’re out and about, don’t call me your Highness,“ he said shutting the door quietly behind him.
“Yes, master.”
“Also, don’t call me master.”
“Yes, sir!”
“And don’t call me that either. I don’t want attention drawn to me in any official manner whatsoever.”
Youngjae sighed and rolled his eyes. Right now there were many things he wanted to call him but Your Highness, master and sir weren’t what he had in mind. Bossy, temperamental, and difficult however... “So what do I call you then?”
“For goodness sake, Youngjae. I have a name. Use it.”
Youngjae gave another deep sigh. ”So, Jinyoung, where are you taking us this time?”
“Not sure. Never been there, only ever heard about it.”
“Why am I not surprised?” Youngjae muttered under his breath.
“Sorry?” Jinyoung turned to face Youngjae, tilting his head slightly. “I didn’t quite hear that?
Something about taking half wages this week?”
Youngjae swallowed and cleared his throat. “I said, oh, it’s a surprise.”
“Very good. Yes it’s a surprise. I like a good mystery.”
“So do we have any directions at all?”
“Of course, what do you take me for?”
Youngjae kept his thoughts to himself. His wages were not a thing he liked to play with, especially if it involved the beautiful, but spoiled brat before him.
“I got a map from the person who told me about this place. We’ll need to grab horses though, it’s a good few hours ride from here, but there are specific landmarks to follow.” He said heading towards the stables.
“Please don’t tell me you bought the map from some guy in the tavern?” Youngjae asked.
Jinyoung turned to face him with the most innocent look he could muster, “Now would I do something like that?” and he continued on to the stables.
Youngjae closed his eyes and huffed out a huge sigh. It seemed that once again the young Prince had let his desire for adventure cloud his usual fastidious sensibility.