Sora would protest that he was cute in this situation. But he really appreciate Riku's hugs. He was really nervous. Scared he would mess this up, be too boring, they wouldn't like him, they'd tell him to go away. Not being invited to anything else was a real fear in his mind. THEN he would really feel like he failed.
The Prince nodded along. So one just assumed that they were engaged. Wow. Maybe the flowers HAD been a bold move after all. Sora hadn't intended for people to think they were practically married already.
This was...good, though. "And...they were alright with this?" No protesting? No disgusted faces? No disapproving looks or words? "How did they receive it?"
Lord Blakely had certainly overheard. This afternoon when the men got together in fact he intended to ask the King about it. So your son is soon to be engaged! Well that's what my sons say! Fine fellow wearing his roses at lunch today. What a pleasant boy. Trabian! Never would have thought. Good for relations!