[ Oh, Dimitri. You have no idea. At least you're talking in full sentences at him right now?

But he just shoots his prince a crooked grin. ] Don't worry, I haven't given up on dragging you out of your shell just yet, Your Highness. You do pretty well, you know. When you don't accidentally incite someone into stalking you into hiding in my bedroom...

[ His gaze turns mischievous as he teases his prince. He still found that incident hilarious. ]