tucked into a secluded hallway , away from the bustling ballroom , seojeong paces , snow white tulle of their dress trailing behind them at every turn . " bi-ya , you need to listen to miss sujin , " she instructs in her native tongue . though her voice remains soft , her tone is stern . " i miss you too . but you have to go back to bed , " they continue . this time , as she turns , she notes a presence standing nearby . seojeong pauses for only a moment , silently holding up their index finger before the pacing starts up once more . " because you'll wake up late . don't you wanna see your friends tomorrow ? " a pause as they listen to their daughter's response , followed by a sigh of relief . " exactly . and i'll be back before you know it , okay ? good night . "
with that , she ends the call , tucking the cell phone back into her clutch . only then does their gaze fall on @effervcscents again , blinking wordlessly at the french prince , pondering their actions not too long ago . " i'm so sorry , that was … so patronizing of me . " she finally says , eyebrows knitting together .