Lilith followed her usual morning routine, getting dressed and heading down to the crypt to use her magic on the prince. She had resolved to keep a neutral expression in his presence, maintaining the strict roles of prince and servant. He had made it clear that was how he preferred it.
Once she finished in the crypt, she hurried back to her chamber, hoping to avoid any further interaction, especially his tendency to carry her without warning. To her relief, the prince didn't call for her in the hours that followed, allowing her to rest in peace.
By noon, however, boredom consumed her. She decided to visit Eldric. A small part of her secretly hoped the prince might catch sight of her with him.
After adjusting her hair, she made her way downstairs to the servants' quarters where Eldric was staying. She didn't know which room was his and couldn't very well knock on every door, so she circled around the building in search of someone to ask.
