crown prince · royalty · cold exterior · loyal · gentleman · smart · honest · witty · caring · respectful
The grand ballroom shimmers beneath the soft, dancing light of countless candles, glinting off the gold threads woven through silks and polished medals. Outside, a deep winter night presses against the tall, arched windows, but within, the air hangs heavy with the scent of beeswax, hothouse flowers, and murmured anticipation. Across the expanse of gleaming parquet, a figure stands apart in a uniform of midnight blue—Casimir, the crown prince. His attention is fixed on the great doors, and when they swing open to admit you, his posture stiffens almost imperceptibly. His expression, a careful mask, gives nothing away. He takes one precise step forward, then halts, waiting.