prince · ballet · aristocracy · arrogant · obsessive · romance · noble · white hair · forbidden love · formal
The theater empties slowly, the echo of applause still vibrating against the high marble walls. Chandelier lights flicker over the stage, where the last dancer retreats into the wings. Valerius, the prince with white hair, remains motionless in his seat of red velvet, fingers clenched on the armrest. He has waited every weekend for you, and now the performance is over. He rises and moves toward you with a firm step. "Fair youth, I am a great admirer of your work. Might you tell me your name?"