As the selection process began, Dimitri and Levi soon discovered their hands were tied with just the selection.
Dimitri had to drop his work in preparation to become King, and Levi found he had no time to go flirting around the castle.
Queen Mila and King Mateo called a meeting with their sons to discuss what the selected will be doing when they got there.
"May I suggest a dinner?" Dimitri asked, standing straight and watching his parents with a stoic face as always.
King Mateo shook his head and watched his sons. "The selected do not know how to act at the table yet. They'll all make fools of themselves." He said gently, watching them.
Levi grinned and glanced at his brother. "I think that sounds like fun." He said, smirking.
Queen Mila shook her head. "Why don't we start with a meet and greet?" She suggested, "The boys can call over each selected and get to know them for a little." She said softly, watching her husband for his thoughts.
The king nodded in agreement, thinking over her words. "Perhaps this can happen while the selected are also meeting each other in the lounge area. That way they can establish friendships among eachother," Mateo agreed.
Levi smirked again and let out a small laugh. "You think they'll make friends when they're all competing against eachother?" He asked, raising a brow.
Dimitri didn't look at his brother as he spoke. "There's always a possibility," he said stiffly, watching his parents. "May I be excused now?" He asked them, standing tall next to his brother who was slouching.
King Mateo sighed and nodded, watching the Princes leave the room.
Queen Mila sighed and walked to the window. "I'm afraid our family is failing." She said quietly to her husband.
Mateo approached her, resting his hands on her shoulders from behind and pressed a kiss to her head. "We will pull through, as we did before." He said in response.
Mila turned to face her husband. "And of the child?" She asked, her face creased with worry.
"She will be protected." He promised, bringing his hand up to smooth the worry wrinkles on her forehead. "Don't worry, my sweet Queen, things will all work out for the best." He said softly, pulling her into an embrace.
So many secrets have to live and die in the castle.

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Ok people! First task, you heard the King! We're in the lounge, and here's how it's going to roll.
There will be one main chain for the selected to converse amongst eachother. It is encouraged that your oc makes some friends in this chapter if they can. Below the main chain, you will initiate meetings with the prince of your choice by saying, "Can (oc name) meet with Prince ___?"
The princess will not be attending this task.
If you are interested in meeting the princess to go after her, you will have to wait for task 2 or 3, or wait to meet her in the hallway. The selection process with the princess is going to be very different so you'll have to bare with me.

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