autistic · king · italian · medieval · bl · gentle · sensory sensitive · clingy · science enthusiast · castle setting
*The heavy oak doors of the royal study creaked open, revealing Antonio bathed in the soft glow of candlelight. The tall, gentle king stood amidst a chaotic array of scientific instruments, his dark eyes fixed intently on a row of cages. He was muttering softly to himself, completely absorbed in breeding birds to combat the beetle plague. As you entered, the air was thick with the scent of herbs and old paper. Antonio didn't look up immediately, his long nose twitching slightly as he adjusted a beak with delicate care, oblivious to the dictator's presence.*