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He shrugged nonchalantly. “Not really. I don’t have special lines saved for girls I find attractive. I like to make it up as I go. Never really been a fan of re-using pickup lines and stuff like that.” He raised his eyebrows in surprise and let out a laugh. “I’m willing to bet you still haven’t told them this? But that’s hilarious. Who were you engaged to if I may ask?” The question was genuine as he did in fact wonder about all these arranged marriages. He thought they were past this by now, but apparently not. “Yeah, I suppose we gave him a bit of a hard time. I-- yeah, some blokes gave him shit advic, but lucky enough for him he decided to speak to his older brother too and he was a lot nicer than we were. Oh, yeah, we were terrible,” he confessed with a nod, then threw a glance in the bag’s direction. “Ah. No. I have enough in my room as well, it was more .. about those objects in general and not those specifically. Yeah? Let’s .. let’s change the subject then.” After winking at her he made a fart noise with his mouth and nodded once. “Yeah, he’s not the most pleasant around here. Doesn’t help he’s good looking, he can still be a handful. Or two. No? Enjoy while it lasts.”

“I’m pretty sure you know it better than I do, that’s for sure. Trust me when I say I’ve never been much of a princess. Listen, I might not be very smart, but I do know you need royal parents, I’m not completely daft,” he said with a chuckle. “Perhaps? Sounds a bit like it. I don’t know, it’s just seemed that way based on some of the other people around here. I know a good deal of them has learned about horseback riding too. You ever done that?” Matt shrugged. “I think I saw a sign about a pool or something earlier. Might’ve been mistaken though, but I’m very sure they have a pool here so I could help you look for it. ... well I hope so or I’ve kinda fucked up.” Making a fake ‘ops’ expression he followed shortly with a smile. “If I’ve got time off I can take you. Outside too. Seriously, it’s no big deal. You don’t have a personal guard?” He frowned. That was something he was sure she’d have. “I don’t know, perhaps ... upwards? You can decide, princess.”

“It--uh.” Matt had to pause for a couple of seconds while coming up with a good answer that didn’t give too much away or made it seem like his brother was shit. “I believe a more fitting word would be steady. Steady job. He’s growing on me, but the little shit’s driving me insane with all his shenanigans. My good looks helps, but they’re not enough. Remember when you told me I’d be longing for a ten minute break? Sometimes I’d kill to get one. Seriously.” He rolled his eyes, thinking about earlier that same day when he was forced to go talk to the chef because they’d forgotten the prince didn’t like tomatoes in his sandwhich. “Aw, how very flattering. Don’t stop,” the blonde said with fake modesty and waved the compliment off with his hand. Her offer made him grin, not only because of the comment about sleeping with her, but he actually started considering it. No doubt she was nicer than Janaan. “If I get to sleep with you as well, then I’m absolutely interested. I actually am though. Interested, I mean. It sounds like better work conditions than what I have now. Way better. What?” Matt raised his hands in defense. “I’m very sorry, madame, but beautiful people does something to me and I can’t help it. If you want then of course I’ll back down. Well, my grandfather wasn’t too happy, but if it pleases you then it’s worth it. Well, they taste delicious. What would be yours then?”

“Not what I meant. I was thinking more they were covering it up by calling it private lessons. I may not be a tutor in the subject, but I can give a demonstration. I might need a volunteer thoug,” he said, pretending to scan the area for a volunteer and winks at her. “Nah, I doubt the parents would want to think about their kids doing any form of sexual activity. Oh, I think I’ve seen a fair amount of these faces before. Newspapers, tabloids and so on. Huh?” Matt asked, tilting his head slightly to one side, a questioning look on his face. “Have I what? Hed about private lessons in sex? No, I haven’t. Not since George got a girlfriend in lower secondary school and a bunch of us had a meeting to teach him basic shit.” He shrugged and flashed her a grin. “Perhaps right in this moment, but they might come in handy soon enough, I’m sure.” He nodded as a thank you, then rolled his eyes. “I’m lucky enough to look after prince Janaan of Iraq. Such a great kid.”

Matt opened his mouth to respond, but was silenced by Dragan’s words. A light shade of red appeared on his cheeks and he turned his look to the side, away from the prince’s eyes. Wel, that’s embarrassing. “Alright. I did-- yeah, I called you weird shit and I apologize. Though Dragon Warrior was not meant as a negative thing. Still, I--” He stopped again, mouth hanging slightly open at what Dragan was saying, his eyes locked with the prince’s. After a couple of seconds the corners of his mouth curled upwards into an amused grin. His heart raced, but he took a chance at the reply. “Ah. See.. Since you want me to be honest and all, you are extremely good looking. I’m sure you’re aware of this though. However, I can assure you that I normally look at you as a prince and not just a piece of meat. If it happens then it’s a piece of meat I highly respect.”

“Ah, and being graceful is a major part of being a princess, isn’t it? -- that wasn’t sarcastic, I actually meant it,” he explained,fearing his tone might’ve suggested otherwise. From what he’d gathered the short amount of time he’d been working for Janaan and in Nuuk holding your head up high, being graceful and confident was something that was important to a lot of people. Certainly not everyone, but perhaps especially the princesses. “What did you want to do though? Any other sports? Something creative? I’ve heard more people say they’re bored already and I get it. I thought you were allowed with a guard at least.” He tilted his head a bit to the side, studynig her. “Well. I suppose, it’s up to you what you want to do. I don’t what he.. well. Anyway, it was just a suggestion.” Which I really should follow myself, he added silently. Not that he believed the entire feud between him and Oliver was his fault, but he hadn’t done much to prevent it lately and he had his regrets. “Then no, I guess it isn’t. Anyway, you have someone now,” he said and took a couple of steps forward, then gestured for her to follow with a wave of his hand.

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# {astrid and lijana}