Asriel fumbled in front of the mirror. The onyx robe feeling quite misproportioned for his body, but perhaps he, as this was his first time dressing as such, was simply unaccustomed to the ceremonial garb. After a moment he ceased attempts at adjustment, long sleeves flowing over the hands now resting at his side. The pauldrons were a bit heavy, and the long scarf wrapped several times around his neck before laying its end on his back. The only familiar piece of course, was the golden heart locket that also hung from his neck and rested on his chest, over the very thing it took image from. He pondered for a moment if the large sizing was with the intention that he'd grow more to his father's stature. While he was indeed close to reaching the proper height, mass was a whole nother matter.

Perhaps it was unwise to embrace the somewhat unhealthy eating habits of Chara, for they did seem to stunt quite early. Mother always did say "Make sure to eat your vegetables, they will make you big and strong", But like most ignorant youths, they both chose the more instant pleasures over long term rewards.

Speaking of his sibling... and eating. A soft crunch noise from the other side of the room reminded the caprine of their presence. He gave a glance over his shoulder. As expected, the brown haired human was staring at the floor with intent. Leaning against the wall right next to the door. Snacking on some chocolate he had bought them earlier. It was strange how unchanged they truly were, still wearing the same sweater, if slightly more form fitting. They had only been blessed with enough height to hit eye level with the princes lower chest, but for all he knew that was normal for humans, still they seemed defensive about it.

"Uhm... How does it look" Asriel turned, holding his arms out parallel his sides as he requested the human's attention.

Chara's head lifted up, eyes moving around to examine as there unsatisfied expression remained a constant. After a moment to ponder, they finally responded "You look like privileged royalty" with Asriel's faltering expression they continued "but I suppose that's the point.."

Asriel gave an odd look "So good then?" he turned back to the mirror. Chara sighed with a slight eye roll "'SO' you look ridiculous, but it doesn't matter cause you don't have a choice anyway" Honestly the human did find some charm in Asriel's regalness, but their natural hate for extravagance and forced tradition buried that thought quickly. They stepped over next to him, looking at both of them in the glass. Immediately there was a sting in their mind as Chara saw themselves. Complexion brutalised after many near sleepless nights. They swore theses bags under their eyes would never leave.

"You okay?" Asriel's words pulled them from their reflection, maybe they were wearing their feelings a bit on the sleeve today. Chara crumpled up their now empty candy wrapper, shoving it into a pocket before reaching back up to rub their eyes "I'm fine Az, it's just..." They looked up to him, folding their arms and resuming a more snarky tone "I'm honestly not looking forward to 'King' Asriel"

"Well I think it has nice ring to it honestly"

Chara gave their sibling a light shove, the unmoved prince giving a small laugh in response "That's not what I mean you dolt" they sighed "Everything's going to be different, aren't you even slightly nervous?"

Asriel looked at Chara, small optimistic smile once again there to reassure them "Of course I am." he lowered himself to knee, attempting to be more face to face "I'm extremely nervous but, .. Heh.. I don't really have a choice now do I?" His smile grew a little sheepish as such unease was brought back to the forefront of his mind.

The human reached forward to put a hand on his face, Asriel being the only exception to their extreme personal space policy "I guess.." Their downtrodden look slowly turned into a small smirk "Maybe I'll get lucky and you'll botch it so bad they find someone else"

"Chara..." a whine escaped him

"What?" they put both their arms up in a shrug, smile growing a bit wider "I'm not saying you will.." they swung both hands back around over each side of the prince's muzzle "BUT if you did, I wouldn't be stuck bored in the castle all day while you're buried in all that 'responsibility'."

A bit genuine joy returned to Asriel's expression. That was the closest, except for rare occasions, That he would get to hearing Chara saying they would miss him in some way. Such sentiments of their affection always warmed his heart. Ironic that he would grow so close to a human, and sometimes he worried it was not mutual, an obviously unnecessary fear, but Chara's natural hostility could sometimes find a way to chip at his weaker confidence. Though moments like this always gave him extra reassurance.

"Don't worry, It doubt it's actually going to be too demanding. After all, order seems pretty natural in the underground... Part of me thinks it's just going to be more of a figurehead thing" He put a hand on their shoulder "Even if it's really bad, I'll always make sure there's time for us... "

"You better.. You're going to be the all powerful king after all " Chara's tone remained somewhat snide. The human knew they would simply follow him around if they had to. An action which they would not admit was somewhat already common. Though Asriel was guilty as well.

They let out a long breath, hands that cupped the monsters face moving to his sides as they gave him a somewhat apathetic hug. Their face buried slightly into the caprines silver hued mane. His arms, after a moment of surprise, folded around the human as theirs did to him.

"Just don't let that fact change you... idiot" Chara spoke with a bit of abnormal softness. Shocking even them to a point of adding something derogatory.

Asriel, while still smiling, felt somewhat confused. How would being king change them? Admittedly he had only know his father during his reign but he seemed in no way negatively affected by it. While he was tempted, he decided not to inquire from Chara, and simply enjoy the small moment.

"I wont, promise"

Perhaps above ground, kings were different...