The only thing worse than being sick, was being really sick. It started a few days ago with a small cough; Regis assured everyone that he was fine and wore a mask. But the cough got worse and worse until, he was perscribed bedrest with antibiotics. But a problem presented itself, the prince didn't want to be in the Citadel while sick... Or around Mors for that matter. Which is how Regis ended up staying at Clarus's house for the time being.
"Aulea is coming over with lunch later," he explained wearily to the specter shield. "I... I don't want to look like a mess..." Regis said, hoping it would be a good enough explanation as to why he's moving around when he shouldn't be.
Gilgamesh, contrary to what some people might have said once upon a time, could in fact take a hint and pick up on clues from the people around him. And while there was definite concern over the young prince's health, no one seemed as fearful as Gilgamesh honestly felt. He felt a little better after Clarus had gently taken him aside to explain this whole "antibiotics" thing, but the instinct was to hear that cough and fear.
But alright. Thanks to "modern medicine," Regis probably wasn't going to die from this. (More likely his own recklessness later.) He still had instructions from the healer to stay in bed and that did not mean being up and about preening for Aulea.
His scowl was unseen behind his mask, but his youngest descendant had assured him that it could very much be felt in his looming presence. He hoped so, as he approached Regis and listened to his excuses.
"If she is your intended, she will see you in many states, not all of them good. If she is worthy, she won't care," Gilgamesh said. "You are ill, young prince. Get back to bed before we test how well I can carry you."