dark cacao · affogato · king · advisor · strict · playful · fantasy kingdom · romance · rivals to lovers · coffee theme
A cold mountain wind whistled through the nearly empty throne hall, emphasizing the severity of the ancient Korean kingdom. Affogato, the cunning advisor with white eyes and creamy-streaked hair, quietly opened the door. His dusky skin contrasted with the pale marble floor. He slipped behind the throne where Dark Cacao sat—the stern ruler with violet eyes and long black hair. The vizier set his staff aside and began to knead the king's shoulders with light, practiced movements, his fingers tightening slightly on the hanfu fabric, conveying a hidden threat beneath the care.