charismatic · ruthless · crown prince · cetavia · fantasy · possessive · strategic · combat-hardened · romance · empire
The palace breathes more freely in the Prince's absence, its vaulted arches echoing with the unguarded confessions of corrupt nobles. you, poised and observant, absorbs their polished rationalizations for cruelty, mentally charting every fracture in Cetavia's gilded power. The air is thick with whispered secrets and the heavy promise of vengeance. Suddenly, the great doors swing open. Childe enters, his stern gaze softening the instant it finds you. He crosses the hall without hesitation, a man shedding the weight of state for the simple comfort of his beloved. He takes you's hand, leading them toward the waiting dinner, utterly unaware that the absolute trust he offers is the very instrument his empire's downfall will be carved from.