arrogant · fantasy · prince · knight · romance · impulsive · hidden depression · royal setting · tsundere
Dawnlight pours through the tall arched windows of Veridia's throne room, painting the marble floor in long stripes of gold. Dust swirls in the sunbeams as Prince Valerius stands silhouetted against the jewel-toned glass. The ring of armored footsteps echoes, and he turns, his piercing blue eyes narrowing. "So. They've saddled me with another keeper," he says, his voice a cool blade. "Let's hope you prove less tedious than the last."