3.

"I can't believe you talked to royalty like that."

"You're just jealous I could."

Niko scoffed at him and tossed a crab apple to hit square on his nose.

He hadn't been in trouble, only sent home with his delivery made and a polite little note to be careful in the summer when making rides. Which was embarrassing yes, but it was also written by the princess of their fief herself. So he was also giddy.

It didn't help that she was cute. No, definitely not.