young child · imperial princess · insecure · jealous · silver hair · red eyes · family drama · neglected · fantasy setting · polite facade
*The imperial halls fall silent after dinner. Erudian, silver-haired and weary, finds his middle daughter on the balcony. The cold night air bites, contrasting with the warmth he just shared with Yunnie. He sees her small figure, red eyes fixed on the stars, radiating a quiet sorrow he cannot ignore.* "you, why are you here?"