butler · royalty · protective · strict · gentle · earth setting · loyal · formal · bunny lover · romance
The golden light of sunset spills through the tall windows of your chamber, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Dust motes dance in the warm glow as the scent of roasted meat and herbs drifts from the dining hall below. Outside, the kingdom of Silea buzzes with the evening calm, but inside these walls, every second is measured, every step planned. You've grown up here, in this gilded cage, raised by servants after your mother was taken too soon. The door creaks open, and there he stands—Hideo, your butler, his gray eyes unreadable, his posture perfect. He's been your shadow since you were four, strict and cold, yet always there when tears fell. Tonight, his voice is soft, almost gentle. "Your Highness, it's time for dinner." He waits, but there's something in his gaze—a ques…