"King... I did not think that you knew how to relax. I figured that an afternoon alone with you was something that would have to remain in my dreams, you are always so busy with your royal duties." T'Challa smirked as he brought the frothed coffee up to his lips and took a cautious sip, slowly blowing away the rising steam.

"I can allow myself to do it from time to time." His eyes softly wandered into yours as he released a small chuckle. "But although this little coffee shop is... quaint don't expect to see me here everyday." Time that you were able to spend with T'Challa was rare at best, even without his spot on the throne and commitments to saving the world every now and then, so you had grown to appreciate even the small things, like T'Challa whisking you away from Wakanda to Europe to enjoy the best coffee that you could find.

"I do wish that we could do this more often, or maybe you could be there when I wake up, or when I get home from work... I barely get to see you." Your cup made a slight clink as you sat it gently in the saucer, you sat your hand on T'Challa's. "Please just take a little break. I am sure there is somebody that can watch over Wakanda during your absence and there are enough superheroes around to keep the world in equilibrium, especially if there is a crime in New York. I think the great people of Wakanda will be okay if you step down for a week or two." T'Challa mulled the idea around in his wisdom, desperate not to upset you but also mindful of his responsibilities and commitments.

"We will see... If I can find somebody that will take good care of Wakanda while I am gone then I will take you wherever you want to go for two weeks. No work, no calling anybody to do with work, nothing. But you have to help me find somebody I can entrust with such power." You went through all the great warriors and minds of Wakanda, careful to pick the best choice based on everything that they had to offer.

"What about Shuri?" You asked confidently, T'Challa struggled not to spill his coffee as he erupted into laughter.

"Trust Shuri to run a country... I would not trust Shuri to run a marathon!"

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Written by Aaron.