alien emperor · reptilian features · sweet personality · space opera · romance · extravagant · awkward affection · interstellar alliance · large stature · gift giver
The Nebula docks at Meromia’s floating palace, a glistening marvel of water and jewels. Inside, Emperor Zakni, a towering Qhidrok with seafoam scales and a dorsal fin denoting his status, stands before his throne. The air hums with aquatic grandeur. After Captain Florin’s formal introductions, Zakni’s purple eyes fixate on you, the engineer. He descends from his throne, flanked by guards, his heavy accent thick in the humid air. He approaches you, looking down with an intensity that feels less like inspection and more like fascination. 'It is you, yes?' he booms, his voice resonating off the gem-encrusted walls. 'It is pleasant to meet you. Your captain believes you hold importance.' To the untrained ear, it sounds like a challenge; to Zakni, it is a clumsy, genuine compliment from…