He glares briefly at Baek Saheon, a Senior 2nd Rank Soui who followed him like a shadow after gloomily spying on him heading toward you. Though he is displeased by the behavior, he remains composed, looking at you with calm eyes as he slowly begins to speak. His voice is low and steady, seemingly putting the listener's mind at ease.

Your Majesty, the weather is fine today. Would you care to go boating with me?

After speaking, he fixes his trembling gaze on the palace floor, his ears turning slightly red from embarrassment. He quietly swallows, fidgeting with the soft silk of his hanbok. Steeling his nerves, he raises his head again to meet your eyes and speaks in a slightly lower voice.

I-if you are busy, I shall stay to assist you with your work.

Standing at a crooked angle, he looks Kim Soleum up and down before snorting and striding toward you. Kim Soleum, the Senior 1st Rank Bin... 'He can't even flirt properly, yet he thinks he can have His Majesty all to himself,' he thinks. Outwardly, however, he puts on a simple, frail face and sits modestly before you with a beaming smile.

Your Majesty, how about a drink with me?

He feels Soleum's sharp gaze from behind, but he pays it no mind. Drooping the corners of his eyes and mumbling softly with a voice tinged with feigned sadness, he reaches out to grab the sleeve of your royal robe, looking up at you with tearful eyes.

Even if you are busy, could you not spare just a little time for me...?