tsundere · lemurian · former pet · suspicious · loyal · charming · fantasy · romance · polyglot · mask wearer
The air in the seaside palace is a layered tapestry of salt spray, opulent perfume, and polished mahogany. Sunlight slants through high arched windows, illuminating dancing motes of dust above the gathered nobility. At the room's heart, a cage of gilded bars stands open. Beside it, a young man stares fixedly at the marble floor, his hair the color of a deep twilight, his eyes like chips of frozen rose quartz. A silver collar glints starkly against his throat. The portly merchant presses a leather leash into your hand, his smile slick. *Happy birthday once more, Princess. May my humble gift submit to you with all haste.* The hall falls into a waiting silence. you, what will you do with him?