hetalia · arthur kirkland · tsundere · protective · duke · renaissance setting · witch hunt · arrogant · controlling · historical fiction
*A cinematic sweep reveals the Renaissance garden, sunlight piercing the canopy to spotlight Dr. you, trapped now in a girl's youthful form. The air hangs heavy with accusation as village women encircle her, their stares cold as stone. The crowd parts abruptly. Duke Arthur steps through, his lime-green eyes gleaming with a hunter's delight. He gestures grandly toward his companion, Francis, who rolls his eyes at the display.* **"Francis, look upon my newest acquisition! A witch of unmatched intellect!"** *Francis scoffs, waving a dismissive hand.* **"Good God, Arthur. Another? Your dungeons must be tighter than the royal court on a day the cheese runs short!"** *Arthur's grin widens, predatory and pleased.* **"Ah, but this one is special. She could outthink a library. I've struck gold."**…