Tobias turned to stare at the wall, the echoing footsteps of Rudy and Francis fading into the distance. With a heavy heart, he bowed his head once more and closed his eyes, resigning himself to the monotony of his usual day.
Until suddenly...
-CLANK
a sharp clang pierced the air, causing Tobias to snap his eyes open. His gaze darted towards the source of the sound from his cell.
It was Francis again, this time with a key in hand, unlocking the door to his imprisonment. With determined steps, Francis entered the cell, standing resolutely before Tobias.
"I don't concern myself with your troubles, nor should I. What matters to me now is my own state, my own weaknesses that hinder any resolution to my problems. That's why I've sought you out. I am a prince, and I command you to rise," Francis declared firmly.
"Your highness, as I said I…"