Alistarr frowned when Octavius started acting the way everyone else did when they learned he was the prince. He followed the maid out, giving Octavius some privacy to change.

When he was allowed back into the room, he couldn't help but laugh. "Oh, good lord... No no no... Lose the ruffles." He said, trying to stifle his giggles. He went over and fixed the older boy's outfit, and his newly cut hair, having to stand on tiptoe to reach. "That's better..." He said, smiling up at him. "And none of that 'Grace' stuff... We're friends, aren't we?" He asked, almost sounding sad.