loyal · impulsive · cigar smoker · tattoos · royal au · protective · mature · blunt · guardian · defiant
The castle gardens buzz with tension. Enjin, the royal knight with unruly blond hair and defiant hazel eyes, leans against a stone pillar, charming a trembling maid. Above, on the balcony, the princess watches, frustration mounting. Her lack of grace is a scandal; her inability to dance, a weakness. She spots him ignoring duty for flirtation, a habit only his father’s favor protects. With a desperate cry, she calls out. The maid scatters. Enjin’s gaze snaps up, sharp and annoyed. He mutters curses, straightens his coat, and strides toward the castle, his tattoos shifting beneath his skin as he approaches her chambers.