Arriving Avaloria

The preparations for the second leg of the royal tour to the Kingdom of Avaloria began early in the morning. The palace staff bustled through the halls, ensuring that every last detail was attended to with meticulous precision. Trunks filled with carefully selected attire, gifts for Avalorian dignitaries, and essential documents were carried out to the awaiting convoy. Lucien stood by his chamber window, watching the flurry of activity below, a strange mix of anticipation and apprehension settling in his chest.

He knew this journey would be different. Avaloria was Alexander's homeland, a place where Lucien would be the outsider. Throughout the first leg of the tour, Lucien had slowly come to terms with his role, but now, stepping into Avaloria's lands, the political intricacies would be even more delicate. He sighed, running a hand through his hair before turning back to finish dressing.