he already told his companion not to ask questions and, if anything happens, to keep everything a secret.

the castle was heavily guarded, as expected. the main entrance was manned regardless of the time of day. back entrances were a poor option even. going through the castle walls was the most probable option uther could think of, especially when he knows which parts are heavily guarded at this specific period of time.

this time, after all, was the same time as when he sneaked out of the castle against the wishes of his parents.

a nostalgic smile comes in his expression as he guides his companion through a small crack against the wall that led to the gardens. foliage covered it from plain sight and it was just big enough for uther to squeeze into.

"it leads to the gardens," he informs him in a hushed tone. "guards shouldn't be there when we get in."

he goes inside the hole in the wall, crawling into the dirt unbefitting for someone of his status as the third royal sibling. not that he minds though. he wasn't especially finicky with grime and dirt even in his childhood.