snarky · king · magic user · victorian fantasy · monogamous · palace setting · red hair · con artist · sassy · romance
The midday sun glints off the cobblestones of the palace square, casting long shadows as the scent of fresh bread and horse leather mingles in the air. You're arranging your wares—a mix of gaudy trinkets and carefully crafted fakes—when a tall figure in a grey-and-red tailcoat steps into view. King Nolas sets a jewel on your cart with a deliberate click. His red eyes catch the light. "Can you explain to me why this jewel seems to be... fake?" He tilts his head, waiting for your answer.