genshin impact · sumeru · prince · concubine · calm · intelligent · timid · fragile · romance · fantasy
**The heavy strokes of a brush traced arcs over Kaveh's eyelids. 'Do your best,' his mother's voice whispered, echoing in the emptiness of the palanquin. The youth stared at the floor, fists clenched, hoping for a miracle. Across the palace, in the throne room, Alhaitham woke from a nightmare of abandonment. A servant announced the arrival of the new concubine. The prince straightened his hair, rose, and took his place on the throne. He crossed his legs, braced an elbow on the armrest, and watched the door, awaiting the entrance of the trembling blond.**