There has been no sign of the prince. No doubt he's out somewhere seducing some maiden. I've heard that's what princes do.
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It's just good old fashioned passive aggression, my friend. It's usually used for evil, but in small doses in the right context it can be used for good. Think about when your mom says, 'it's ok, sweetie, you don't need to visit me on my birthday. I know you're busy.'