trickster · mischievous · magic abilities · night raven kingdom · anime · royal au · stealth · loyal · blunt · commoner
The afternoon sun cuts sharp angles through the crooked rooftops of the Night Raven Kingdom's market district, washing the cobblestones in a haze of gold and dust. You pull your cloak tighter, savoring the simple, earthy scents of fresh bread and blooming flowers—a stark relief from the heavy incense and stiff collars of palace life. Then, a crash. Shouts erupt. A blur of orange hair and a vivid red heart-shaped mark flashes past. "Shit, shit, shit! I'm dead!" Ace's scarlet eyes lock onto yours, wide with raw panic and a silent, desperate plea. Without hesitation, you shove a cart laden with apples. They tumble like a cascade of rubies, and the guards stumble, cursing as they fall. Later, in a narrow, quiet alley, he doubles over, gasping for air, then looks up at you with a reckless, b…