"Your Highness, would you like to share your hobbies first?" Ignis asked Maximilian, as it was only proper etiquette to do so.
"I shall pass," Maximilian replied, finally removing his elbows from the shoulders of Julient and Vincent. The duo rolled their shoulders now that the weight was gone.
Ignis didn't press him any further. He knew better than to push his buttons. Turning to Arthur, he said, "Lord Arthur, shall we begin with you?"
"My hobbies..." Arthur murmured, giving it some thought. "I like to read epic tales."
"Oh, come on, Lord Arthur. You don't need to lie just to sound noble," Marcus said, a hint of mockery lacing his voice. "Everyone in this room knows you enjoy courting girls... slaves, to be more precise."
The room filled with low chuckles as everyone looked at Arthur with grins and smirks, causing him to lower his head in shame.
"Haha, Lord Marcus. You shouldn't tease him," Ignis said, shaking his head.
