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It's only by Turbo's "previous acts of bravery" and technically being viewed as some sort of knight... that he's allowed to attend some of the Mantis kingdom's more prestigious events. (Something tells him Thora's good words about him to her mother also get him that spot.)
He's sure it counts as best behavior to hold hands under the table, hidden by the fancy rose patterned tablecloth, with the princess no less. with Thora. Her eyes always crinkle up a little mischievously as she smiles at him-- He can't help but smile back. It should be nothing, just holding hands, and yet Turbo's heartbeat resembles more of a revved up engine than anything else.
Somewhere in his head Turbo imagines a day where they could kiss, or something-- and he shuts that thought down immediately. Not because he doesn't think it's gonna happen, but because if he starts thinking about it he's not gonna stop, and, oh man...