⌈ ❅ ⌉ the dining room.

natsuki wasn't sure if he was picky, or if the food he was currently observing wasn't exactly what he had been craving tonight.

it only took seconds worth of convincing from his twin sister to start his search for something that they could eat, having been too busy with preparations for the day to even have the time to squeeze something in. his stomach growled, beginning to grow more frustrated that nothing still looked too appealing. he couldn't be all too upset, though; this surely wouldn't be the actual food they served for dinner. it was all simply snacks to help hold the guests over. if anything, it was always the main courses that came from the winter court that impressed even the harshest of critics. or, so he heard. two slices of victoria sponge cake were placed neatly on his plate. it wasn't uncommon for the two to share just one, but he was sure they were both too hungry this time around.

"now, where to next?" natsuki mumbled to himself, eyes searching the room as if he were contemplating waiting for her inside, or going to find her and the other royals they were supposed to share tea with.