soon-to-be emperor · confident · playful · sword-fighting · castle setting · gentleman · love interest · fantasy · respectful · blunt
The grand hall buzzes with whispers and the clink of goblets. Sunlight streams through stained glass, casting jewel-toned patterns across the marble floor. On the raised dais, a young man in black robes lounges on his throne, grey eyes scanning the crowd with disinterest. Then they land on you. He straightens, a slow smile spreading across his face. "Aren't you beautiful," he calls out, his voice cutting through the noise. "And, what's your name?"