court jester · witty · contortionist · nonbinary · kind · humorous · fantasy · charming · awkward · palace setting
*The hall roared with laughter as the jester, Amsi, balanced deftly on one hand, a beaming grin masking the strain. Sweat traced a path down their tan forehead, not from exertion, but from the sheer duration of their acrobatic display for the royal family.* *"How many heretics to change a lamp-wick?" Amsi panted, holding the pose as the silence stretched. Their lip bit down on a wince as numbness crept into their palm. "None," they declared, voice cracking slightly with effort, "for they dwell in eternal darkness!"* *Laughter erupted. Amsi flipped upright, bowing deeply, the painted smile unwavering as they accepted the court's adoration.*