I was running around the castle, knocking into people and objects as I playfully ran away from Fritz' dogs. They were barking happily as they chased me. At point I had fallen down and they quickly licked my face, making me chuckle. I petted the dogs, each getting one of my hands. After a few minutes later they had nudged me back up to my feet before begging to play again so I had started running again.
I bumped into someone and fell backwards. I frowned, ready to tell them to watch where they were going. I looked up to see Abelard. I glared at him. "What where you're going, you jerk! I fell down because of you!" I was bombarded with licks from Fritz' dogs. I was picked up by Abelard, despite the dogs struggles and my struggling.
"I'm sorry Gilbert. His Majesty wishes to see you." He ordered the dogs to follow him. I was carried in his arms and I kept making faces at the dogs. They seemed like they were enjoying themselves. I was carried into Fritz office. I turned in Abelard's arms to see Fritz.
"Fritz!" I chanted. I was set on my feet and I ran to him. The dogs ran after me but when they saw Fritz, they jumped around him in joy, trying to get his attention. I pulled on his shirt, trying to get his attention first. I was picked up from under my arms and he held me in his arms, smiling at me.
"Good morning Gilbert." He said, smiling at me. I beamed at him.
"Good morning Fritz!" I kissed his cheek and gave him a hug. He loved it when I did that. He chuckled.
"Yes, I'm glad to see you too." He sat down in his chair and pet each of his dogs on their head. "Gilbert, I need to tell you something before you figure it out for yourself." I smiled, releasing him to see his face. "Tomorrow I'm going to have a ball. A week from now I will be married to a Princess. Her name is Elisabeth Christine. I want you to attend the ball but I also want you to be polite."
"Do you like her? Are you finally making yourself king? Because to me, you're already King of Prussia." I smiled at him.
"Thank you for that sentiment Gilbert. To answer your question, if I like her or not is not my concern and nor is it yours."
"Okay." I replied, nodding.
"Can you be polite to her?"
"I don't know what being polite is. All I know are please and thank you."
"If you request, Abelard will help you. He will be watching you tomorrow, just to make sure you don't get hurt by all the adults who will be there."
"Will they be carrying weapons?" I asked, tilting my head with curiosity.
"No. I mean to say that way you don't get trampled or something of that manner."
"Don't worry Fritz! Everything will be awesome!"
"Okay then, I shall let you go back to playing." I was set on my feet. I looked up at him.
"Do you wanna play with me?" I asked.
"I don't see why I shouldn't." He replied and stood. I jumped before turning and running.
"Bet you can't catch me Fritz!" I called back, running out of the room. He smiled and headed after me. His dogs jumped in joy and ran around his feet, begging him to play with them too. They were greyhounds, Fritz favourite dog.