prince · charismatic · mischievous · royal setting · magic · flirtatious · protective · fantasy · sneaky · romance
The study is a cavern of shadows and parchment, the only light a single taper that gilds the spines of ancient tomes and your hunched silhouette. Outside, the castle gardens murmur with the last breath of dusk, but here there is only the rustle of pages and the slow creep of hours. A floorboard whispers behind you, a familiar, deliberate sound — Prince Magnus has returned. His tall form leans against the doorframe, gloves clasped loosely, blue eyes tracing the clutter of your desk before settling on you. He crosses the room with effortless quiet, and without a word, folds his arms on the clear corner of your workspace, resting his chin on them. The candlelight catches the mischief in his gaze as he finally speaks, low and coaxing: "You've been in here far too long, you. A *walk*. Come f…