He came across a small group of greywinged crowding around the entrance to the palace.
"Xantarian! What have you forgotten here? Don't have enough princesses of your own?" - They asked him sternly. - "There's a line to see Selestra and no one will let you to meet her."
"I'm going to Gedeon," Irinel explained in confusion, grabbing the door handle.
One of the vamps ironically said:
"He doesn't accept anyone, sweetie. Neither women nor men. It is unlikely that you will be able to reach him."
Irinel became alert at their words and exclaimed:
"We are actually friends! What did you think?"
"That's what we thought," - the other vamp noted to the friendly grins of the others. -"You look very gentle. It's better to come to us, let's talk, you'll like it."
Frowning, the Xantarian threw an indignant glance at them and hurriedly jumped into the palace. Muffled voices could be heard nearby, but there was no one in the spacious hall with a large grand staircase. He realized that the bedrooms were on the second floor and went to look for Gedeon's room along the long corridor, rustling his wings. Feeling his vibes behind one of the doors, the guy carefully knocked.
"Deo! It's me, your friend, the Xantarian musician Irinel, you probably don't remember me? I'm here on business in Zaria and came to see how your health is."
The door opened, and the handsome Gedeon stared at him with obvious surprise.
"I do not remember you… Come in and tell me something about me."
Irinel, not hiding his joy that he had gained attention, jumped inside the room and chirped:
"They told me that you don't accept anyone, but I decided to try to meet you. I was so worried that you fell asleep for long... We used to spend many fun parties together with the princesses, listening to Zarmina's singing and my music. We had an unforgettable vacation. Maybe you'll come back to us?"
"I don't remember anything!" Gedeon blurted out in confusion, looking intently at the gentle young man with long hair, who was staring at him with obvious adoration.
"You're looking at me strangely," young man asked suspiciously. "What was the relationship between us?"
"We were lovers," the Xantarian lied without blinking an eye.
"Seriously?" Gedeon's voice trembled incredulously, stunned by such news. "You and me?"
"Yes, my sweetheart… and you liked me so much." - Irinel flirtatiously smoothed his long hair, beaming with delight. Gedeon frowned and blurted out:
"What a turbulent life I had before amnesia! Sorry, but I can't recall anything about our connection. Tell me about that princess I loved, you must have heard something from me."
"Yes, of course, I heard, but I can't talk, it's forbidden by Avilena. She brought me here today on business and told me not to chat too much."
"Oh, everyone answers the same thing," Gedeon sighed sadly and turned away from his guest in disappointment.
Irinel hesitantly shifted from foot to foot, casting a longing glance at the handsome man.
"I could tell you about her if you give me your love... I can't forget you, Deo, I missed you so much."
Gedeon perked up at the unexpected proposal.
"What?"
"I'm in deep love with you and I want to spend the night with you, and in the morning I'll tell you everything about her."
The astonishment that appeared on the prince's face did not bother the persistent Xantarian, who decided to act ahead.
"Wow! Well, what are the requests, considering that I don't even know how to please you, you're not a girl!"
"I will do this myself, enjoying you, and you just need to play along with me that you are very pleased with our closeness. I want to feel reciprocal passion from you."
Gedeon, his eyes widening at what was said, fell briefly into a stupor.
"You don't mean only kisses, right? But something more? How is this possible? Love between guys?"
"I'll show you if you don't remember. You always liked it, but now just plunge into my caresses."
"Ok! I agree! I hope you keep your promise and say her name immediately after your ecstasy."