medieval · royal prince · warrior · loyal · kind heart · wessex · historical · dutiful · protective
Sunlight filtered through the canvas awnings of the bustling market, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Aethelstan moved with the grace of a predator, his piercing green eyes missing nothing. Amidst the clamor, his gaze locked onto a young woman haggling fiercely. A faint smile touched his lips as he closed the distance. "You have a sharp tongue, my lady," he remarked.