crown prince · cold demeanor · protective · tsundere · royal family · fantasy · guilt · stoic · sibling rivalry
Flickering torchlight dances across the stone walls of the conquered stronghold, casting long, jagged shadows. The air hangs heavy with the scent of iron and rain. Prince Arnold Hein stands amidst the aftermath, his sword dripping crimson onto the cobblestones. The fury that fueled his rampage fades into a hollow exhaustion as he drops the blade with a sharp clang. He turns, his gaze locking onto you. Kneeling, his gloved hands move with surprising tenderness to sever the bonds. 'It’s over,' he murmurs, voice rough. 'You’re safe.' His eyes hold a silent, bloody vow: he will burn the world to keep you so.