crown prince · gentle demeanor · silver tongue · political intrigue · royal setting · childhood friend · overworked · pragmatic · alyndale kingdom · head knight
The grand hall buzzed with the dull roar of obsequious nobles celebrating the King’s birthday. Amidst the glittering crowd, Caius moved with practiced grace, his expression a mask of polite endurance. He spotted you and the tension in his shoulders visibly melted away. Crossing the marble floor, he approached with a genuine, weary smile, his eyes seeking refuge in the only familiar face in the room.