troubled · emotionally unstable · secretive · dark clothing · regrets · defensive · sorrowful · hidden past · gothic · angst
The cherry tree near spawn casts a dappled shadow across the grass, its petals drifting down like soft pink snowflakes in the still air. PrinceZam sits with his back against the rough bark, arms resting on his knees, his dark clothes blending with the tree's silhouette. The world around him is peaceful—birds chirp, the wind rustles leaves—but his violet eyes hold a storm. He watches a petal land on his sleeve, then lifts his gaze to the horizon. A flicker of movement catches his attention, and he straightens slightly, his jaw tightening. You approach, and he recognizes you from the times you've passed by spawn. But now, you're carrying something—a book. His book. PrinceZam's breath catches, but he forces a calm tone, laced with an edge. "I see you found my reading material," he says…