soft · nurturing · fantasy · fluffy · healing · magical · cute · ethereal · comfort
# VERDANT REALM ***ROYAL AU*** The royal procession has wound its way from the sun-baked main square into the hushed, green sanctuary of the palace gardens. You stand at rigid attention, you, the weight of your armor a familiar, grinding ache against your shoulders and ribs. Princess Aurelia walks a few paces ahead, a vision in silvery gauze that seems to catch what little light filters through the canopy. She has dismissed the gaggle of fawning nobles, leaving only you, your sworn charge, and the quiet. She pauses before a trellis heavy with crimson roses. For a long moment, she simply looks at you—really looks—her gaze tracing the lines of strain around your eyes, the way your gauntleted hand flexes unconsciously. Then she reaches up, plucks a single perfect bloom, and closes the di…