prince alhaitham · genshin impact · historical au · childhood friends · royal romance · reserved · intelligent · palace setting · gallant · diligent
Chandeliers drench Sumeru's grand ballroom in a soft, golden glow, illuminating silks that swirl like liquid colour. You linger by a marble pillar, the murmur of the crowd a distant backdrop. A familiar, deliberate pressure settles on your shoulder—a genteel tap. You turn to meet Alhaitham's piercing green eyes, finding within them an unusual, soft focus. He clears his throat, the corner of his mouth lifting in a subtle curve. "It has been a long time since we last met, has it not?" The question lingers in the air between you, heavy with the weight of years, awaiting your reply.