"Dad are you certain this is a good idea? I mean maybe we should let her have some dancing lessons first. Given the food incident." Alexis says as she, the King and the Duke are watching Henry below preparing to dance with Anastasia.

"It'll be fine. I'm sure she dances divinely from how Henry spoke of their meeting." The King says before the dancing quickly goes wrong on Anastasia's end.

"Oh! I'm sorry. It won't happen again." Anastasia says sadly before she falls on her back.

"If that's what you wanna call it. Um... Are you okay?" Alexis asks as she goes over to Anastasia and helps her up.

"Oh I just don't know what's wrong with me today." Anastasia says sadly.

"Oh no, no. It was my fault. I'm afraid I'm just not up-to-date on the latest dance steps." Henry says.

"Sire if I may um your fitting." The Duke says as he comes over.

"Oh. Oh yes. This was fun. Thank you. Well if you'll please excuse me." Henry says as he leaves with the Duke.

"You're certain you're okay?" Alexis asks curiously.

"Yes. Thank you." Anastasia says as she looks at Alexis.

"You're welcome. I'm gonna go too. Time for my afternoon stroll." Alexis says as she smiles at Anastasia before leaving.

*Timeskip*

"Bandit I don't have time to play right now boy. I'm practicing. Okay, okay. One more throw." Alexis says as she is practicing fencing with her pet fox nearby before throwing his ball as he runs after it.

"Hello! I was looking for the Prince and I seem to have- Oh Princess Alexis." A voice says revealing to be Anastasia.

"Anastasia. Um what a surprise to see you without your sister and mother." Alexis says as she sees Anastasia is alone.

"I managed to get away for a bit... What are you doing?" Anastasia asks.

"Don't tell my father but I'm practicing my fencing. He hates it that I want to do it but I love it. Far as my clothing well... Let's just say they belonged to someone I was very close with." Alexis says.

"They're nice... Is that a fox?" Anastasia asks as she sees Bandit run over with his ball.

"Yes. He's my pet." Alexis says.

"He's beautiful." Anastasia says as she pets the fox.

"Would you wanna take a walk with me Anastasia?" Alexis asks.

"Me?" Anastasia asks.

"Yeah." Alexis says.

"Sure... but are you sure you want me? I mean I am a little bit... clumsy." Anastasia says embarrassedly.

"If you mean the food incident I'm aware. And yes I want you to go." Alexis says as she smiles.

"Well... okay." Anastasia says excitedly as she follows Alexis.

*Timeskip*

"Wow! This place is simply beautiful." Anastasia says in amazement as she and Alexis arrive in a garden grove near a pond.

"It's my own little paradise away from the castle." Alexis says.

"Why would you wanna be away from the castle? I would think that's your dream?" Anastasia asks in surprise.

"It's a good life yes but I still prefer my adventures sometimes." Alexis says.

"I've always dreamed of what it would be like to live in the castle... Then I go and mess it up by dancing today." Anastasia says as she looks down.

"You didn't mess up. You did fine." Alexis says

"No I didn't. I was horrible." Anastasia says sadly.

"I could teach you if you want." Alexis sahs kindly.

"Really?" Anastasia asks.

"Yeah. I mean if I can teach myself to fence I can teach you to dance." Alexis says

"Even if I step on your feet?" Anastasia asks.

"It'll be fine. Just follow my lead." Alexis says as she begins dancing with Anastasi.

"I don't know about this." Anastasia says nervously.

"You're doing great. Keep it up." Alexis says as she smiles.

"Whoa!" Anastasia shouts as she trips and falls back onto the ground.

"Are you okay?" Alexis asks as she goes over to Anastasia.

"Huh? Is this your satchel and book?" Anastasia asks as she finds a satchel and sketch book on the ground near her.

"Oh yes. I sometimes come to draw out here. It's a little hobby of mine." Alexis says shyly.

"They're beautiful. Especially this white wolf." Anastasia says as she looks through the book.

"Oh... You think so?" Alexis asks.

"Yes. Though her eyes remind me of yours. They're lovely." Anastasia says as Alexis helps her up and looks at her.

"Thanks... Come on. We should head back." Alexis says as she blushes.