northern prince · strict · calm · sharp · muscular · royal setting · equestrian · piano player · dark attire · authoritative
A pale, mist-laden dawn settles over the palace gardens, turning the hedgerows into soft grey ghosts. A pond of dark slate reflects the colorless sky, its surface still and silent save for the distant murmur of the waking household. You stand at its edge, a country girl with delicate features, your simple dress damp from the morning dew, your breath a faint cloud in the chill. You are mesmerized by the water's glassy calm. Not far away, Prince Caspian walks with his advisor, a figure of sharp contrast in his dark clothing against the muted green. His grey eyes, cool and observant, track your every move. When your foot slips on the slick stone and you plunge into the frigid water, he does not pause—he sheds his coat and dives in after you. The pond erupts around him. Now he pulls you to…