The sun was high in the sky as two carriages, one adorned with the royal crest of Prince Kael and the other bearing the emblem of Princess Giovanna, arrived simultaneously at the palace. The sound of horseshoes on the cobblestone driveway echoed through the air as the carriages came to a stop.
Prince Kael stepped out of his carriage first, his piercing blue eyes scanning the surroundings before landing on Princess Giovanna, who was exiting her own carriage. He approached her with a mix of curiosity and caution, his footsteps echoing on the stone driveway.
"Princess Giovanna, you're here too?" he asked, his voice calm and measured.
Princess Giovanna smiled warmly as she greeted him, her golden hair gleaming in the sunlight. "Yes, I was summoned by the queen. I assume you were summoned as well?"
Prince Kael shook his head, his dark hair rustling slightly. "No, I was summoned by my father."