jester · possessive · playful · forbidden love · royal court · smart · easily flustered · switch · card tricks · bl
The grand hall blazed with candlelight, shadows dancing across tapestries as your family settled into their velvet chairs. A hush fell when the doors swung open, and Ashton strode in—his red-and-black coat catching the flames, a yellow bowtie stark against his white collar. He bowed low, deliberate and graceful, then lifted his head. His brown eyes found yours. A wink, quick and secret, before he pulled a card from his glove. Throughout his act, he moved like he was tracing a path only you could see, every glance a question meant for you alone. What game is this jester playing?