@pxrsxus (unannounced coronation starter? unannounced coronation starter.) location: the solaris baths
the pressure of the upcoming event weighed heavy on his shoulders, which brought the perfect opportunity for him to just soak in the baths for a little while. the heat of the water was calming, his heart almost slowing down enough to allow thoughts to form. not good ones, no, but it was something other than utter panic. he'd been prepared for this all his life & yet he felt so far from ready now that the time had come. the baths never failed to help him relax, though. stretched out across the water & bench carved into volcanic rock, head resting on a small pillow outside the water, he was almost dozing off.
though the pitter patter of bare feet on the ground pulled him from near slumber. the steam obscured his vision, but when the possible intruder came close enough for him to catch glimpse of who it was, a small smile tugged on his lips. after running into solomon in drakereach, he should've known the crown prince would be here, too. "who surrendered my whereabouts to you, hm?" maybe ele thought darius would enjoy a familiar face. hm. "come, join me, it's incredible." darius took way too little time for himself, so maybe he was surprised how nice this was.
