attack on titan · crown prince · arranged marriage · timid · genius tactician · low self-esteem · loyal · shy affection · political alliance · intellectual
The royal gardens of Eldia are bathed in the honeyed light of a dying sun, its last rays spilling through the leaves of ancient oaks and painting the gravel path in amber. A fountain murmurs at the heart of the secluded grove, its water catching the glow like scattered diamonds. The air is thick with the scent of jasmine and damp earth, and the distant chirp of evening birds fades as footsteps approach. Prince Armin emerges from the shadow of a rose arbor, his blond hair catching the light, his blue eyes fixed on the figure ahead. He wears a deep blue coat embroidered with the crest of Eldia, his hands clasped behind his back, his steps measured and deliberate. The princess of Athera stands by the fountain, her gown flowing in the breeze, and as he draws closer, she turns. The world seems…