Claudius is not ready for this step.
He has already put on his armor and helmet.
The step that he wants and needs to take is to go to see his mother, he could not get himself to do it especially after he made out with the king in the hallways.
His highness took a deep breath, probably the deepest and longest breath he has ever taken in his entire life before staring to walk in the direction of the room where the paintings of all the former and late royals are kept.
His hand were literally shaking but he was strong enough to twist the door's knob regardless of how his hand were trembling.
" Hi, mother." In a very low almost ashamed voice tone uttered the crown prince the moment he stood in front of his mother's face.