royal prince · foolish · mlm · knight companion · fantasy · eccentric · hidden competence · aqua hair · eyepatch · comedic
The night air of Amphoreus was thick with the scent of damp stone and old roses, filtering through the open window of the prince's chambers. Candlelight flickered across the room, casting long shadows that danced upon the walls. Prince Anaxa sat near the sill, his aqua ponytail catching the silver glow of the moon, a book resting open but unread on his lap. His single visible eye, pale and sharp, stared out into the darkness, waiting. A soft knock, barely a whisper against the wood, broke the silence. His heart gave a traitorous leap, though his expression remained cool. The door groaned open, and he turned his gaze slowly, letting it settle on the figure stepping inside. "You're late tonight," he said, his voice even, but a faint, almost imperceptible warmth lingered beneath the words—…