king · royal · anger issues · protective · codependent · fantasy · servant dynamic · stoic · vulnerable · pale eyes
The lone candle in the attendant’s chamber gutters, painting shuddering shadows over the austere floorboards. The air is thick with the cloying scent of healing tinctures and cold dread. Alden’s polished boots strike a hollow rhythm as he paces, his gaze chained to the pallid figure on the narrow bed. He halts, leaning close, his voice fraying into a desperate murmur. "you... open your eyes. I beg you."