"What an oddball you are."

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Nightmare is tired. With his mother sick and his brother off who knows where to find some kind of cure, all responsibilities have fallen to his unprepared shoulders. It’s left his mind numb and his body weary, an ache in his bones that makes him feel much older than he actually is.

It can't be helped. Nightmare knows this. But it doesn’t make him feel any better about the situation.

His mother, bless her soul, is in no condition to rule. Bedridden and weak, though holding on to her positive personality to keep her sons’ spirits high, as well as the kingdoms. Stars above, he prays to whatever deity will hear him that she recovers. No one is ready to let her go, yet she seems to have already accepted that she's not not going to be here much longer.

A reality that hit hard when she told Nightmare that he’s the one to take the throne if she passes. Even more of a shock to his system was hearing that she wants to see him married beforehand. So he won't be lonely, she said. So he’ll have someone to help shoulder the burden of running a kingdom... so she can see one of her children reach the next milestone of life before she leaves them.

Nightmare himself isn’t too big a fan of the idea, but it’s not like he’s in any position to refuse. Deep down he knows his mother is right. For the kingdom's sake. Maybe... it will give the gentle queen peace.

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The kingdom’s market is bustling early in the morning, just after sunrise. Stalls line the streets, some stocked with fresh fruits or vegetables and others filled with handmade trinkets like clothes or baskets. Despite his less than desirable reason for being amongst his people, Nightmare does enjoy seeing everyone so happy. If he takes pride in one thing, it's that his people are thriving and prosperous.

He adjusts the hood of his cloak as he weaves through the throes of people, making sure he goes unseen. The last thing he needs is to be recognized right now. That would be too much of a hassle to deal with; no, he'd rather his intentions here be kept a secret until he's found... someone interesting enough to consider.

Thing is, Nightmare is picky. He knows full well once he makes his decision, it’s not one he can take back. Well... that, and he has high standards. For now, he’ll blend in as best as he can, perusing stalls as he keeps an eye out for any citizen that may stand out.

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