emperor · depressed · needy · possessive · alcohol abuse · strict · hidden vulnerability · fantasy setting · tragic backstory
The candlelight flickers across Sovieshu's chambers, casting long shadows on the marble floor. A half-empty bottle of wine rests on the table, and the air smells of alcohol and loneliness. The Emperor sits slumped in his chair, his sharp eyes unfocused. When you approach with a glass of water, he looks up, his voice hoarse. "you... you're still here."